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FROM ZANZIBAR: Day trip to Mafia for whale sharks swimming

By Mtende Tours & Safaris
Free cancellation available
Price is P 57,630 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Explore Mafia Island's vibrant coral gardens and tropical marine life
  • Experience professional boat trip
  • Looking for the coral reefs and Mafia fish
  • Brief information about safety way of swimming and snorkeling with whale sharks
Activity location
    • Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
    • Zanzibar, Mkoa wa Unguja Kusini, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
    • Zanzibar, Mkoa wa Unguja Kusini, Tanzania

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DAY TRIP FROM ZANZIBAR WITH FLIGHT
  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 57,630.00 x 2 AdultsP 115,260.00

Total
Price is P 115,260.00

What's included, what's not

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    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    Round-trip flights from Zanzibar to Mafia Island
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    Professional guide
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    Traditional wooden boat ride/speed boat
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    Whale shark swimming experience
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    Snorkeling in coral gardens
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    lunch
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    Safety briefing
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    Personal expenses
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    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Flashlight, Weapons or sharp objects
  • Not suitable for: Children under 16 years, People over 95 years

What you can expect

A whale sharks is a kind of sharks which is not aggressive in the world and very friendly sharks of the world

Early Morning Pick-Up & Flight to Mafia Island
Your journey begins with an early morning hotel pick-up in Zanzibar between 4:00 AM and 5:00 AM, depending on your hotel location. You will be transferred to the airport for your morning flight (between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM) to Mafia Island.
The scenic flight takes approximately 45–50 minutes, offering stunning aerial views of the Indian Ocean.

Arrival & Professional Briefing
Upon arrival at Mafia Island, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional local team and transferred to the whale shark excursion base.
Before heading out to sea, you will receive:
A detailed safety briefing
Information about whale sharks and responsible interaction
Snorkeling equipment and life jackets
Whale Shark Swimming Experience
After the briefing, board a traditional local boat and head into the ocean to search for whale sharks in their natural habitat. Mafia Island is one of the best places in the world to encounter these magnificent creatures, especially during the season.

Swimming with whale sharks is a rare and emotional experience that few people get to enjoy — truly a highlight of any trip to Tanzania.

Return to Zanzibar
In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Mafia Island Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar.
Upon arrival, your driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel, completing a seamless and unforgettable day trip

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
    • Zanzibar, Mkoa wa Unguja Kusini, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
    • Zanzibar, Mkoa wa Unguja Kusini, Tanzania