This holiday pairs Zanzibar's Islamic heritage and white-sand beaches with Mafia Island — Tanzania's finest diving destination and a place almost nobody visits. Two days in Stone Town cover the UNESCO old town and the giant tortoises of Prison Island.
Then a short flight south drops you into Mafia Island Marine Park, where the reefs are protected, whale sharks feed offshore from October to March, and green turtles hatch on the beaches of neighbouring Juani Island.
Met at Zanzibar International Airport and transferred to your Stone Town hotel. The evening is free to wander the alleys, browse the night market at Forodhani Gardens and find a rooftop for sunset.
A guided walking tour through the narrow alleys taking in the House of Wonders, the Sultan's Palace and the old slave market site, then an afternoon boat trip to Prison Island to meet the giant tortoises.
Transfer to the airport for the flight south to Mafia Island. Check in at your resort and spend the afternoon on the beach, easing into island time.
Three unstructured days at the resort, with optional diving and snorkelling in Chole Bay, kayaking, village and cultural tours, and a visit to Juani Island to see green turtles hatching.
Breakfast and checkout, then a transfer to the airstrip for the return flight via Dar es Salaam to connect with your international departure.
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Request a QuoteThe route runs Zanzibar (Stone Town and Prison Island) → flight south to Mafia Island Marine Park → return via Dar es Salaam.
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