Reviews of holidays to Mafia Island
135 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Mafia Island.
Mr H & Ms H
Toronto
"Great African Adventure"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 19 Jul 2009 and 31 Jul 2009
"Many thanks to Claire for her expert advice and service. Our trip was excellent and executed seemlessly.
I would not hesitate to recommend expert africa to friends and family and will use the company again in the future.
Thanks" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
I would not hesitate to recommend expert africa to friends and family and will use the company again in the future.
Thanks" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
UK
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I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 5 Jul 2009 and 20 Jul 2009
"A memorable experience - although we have been to Africa several times before, we still had new sights and experiences.
Claire tailored an excellent itinerary and her suggestions of locations that suited us were spot on. We would certainly use Expert Africa again." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Tanzania safari
Claire tailored an excellent itinerary and her suggestions of locations that suited us were spot on. We would certainly use Expert Africa again." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs C
Esher
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I visited Tanzania between 22 Jun 2009 and 5 Jul 2009
"Would not hestate to recommend the team.
Thank you.
Suggestions for improvements:
Keep doing what you do." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
Thank you.
Suggestions for improvements:
Keep doing what you do." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms G
Luxembourg
"An unforgettable trip"
I visited Tanzania between 15 Feb 2009 and 27 Feb 2009
"As a whole it was a fantastic first trip to Africa.
Thank you, Eleanor, for your patience, flexibility and advice, and expecially for recommending Beho Beho!
Suggestions for improvement:
The service is great, we felt very well informed and we will definitely use and recommend Expert Africa's services in the future." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
Thank you, Eleanor, for your patience, flexibility and advice, and expecially for recommending Beho Beho!
Suggestions for improvement:
The service is great, we felt very well informed and we will definitely use and recommend Expert Africa's services in the future." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Norfolk
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I visited Tanzania between 5 Feb 2009 and 27 Feb 2009
"Claire was so good, especially when we changed our itinerary.
Suggestions for improvement:
Apart from making Tanzania a bit less humid in February we can't think of anything we have had the most wonderful time." Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 21 on a Tanzania safari
Suggestions for improvement:
Apart from making Tanzania a bit less humid in February we can't think of anything we have had the most wonderful time." Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 21 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs C
Gloucs.
"A wonderful holiday"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 31 Jan 2009 and 13 Feb 2009
"It was a wonderful holiday.
We were very happy with all the places we went to and felt that Expertafrica had found places that really suited us. Everything worked like clockwork until the last flight home. We would (and did) recommend your company to other people and if we do another trip to Africa would certainly consult you.
Suggestions for improvement:
Can't think of any!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
We were very happy with all the places we went to and felt that Expertafrica had found places that really suited us. Everything worked like clockwork until the last flight home. We would (and did) recommend your company to other people and if we do another trip to Africa would certainly consult you.
Suggestions for improvement:
Can't think of any!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr P
Cap Ferrat
"Would recommend Zanzibar as a great holiday"
I visited Zanzibar and 1 other country between 29 Jan 2009 and 22 Feb 2009
"An enjoyable and interesting holiday.
A special mention for the efficiency of our driver in Zanzibar with Eco Tourism
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Very happy with your services. Unfortunately Matamwe let you down." Read full review: 24 nights in Africa; 17 on a Zanzibar holiday
A special mention for the efficiency of our driver in Zanzibar with Eco Tourism
Suggestions for improvements:
Very happy with your services. Unfortunately Matamwe let you down." Read full review: 24 nights in Africa; 17 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Good
Mr & Mrs JB
Bristol
"Just magical"
I visited Tanzania between 24 Jan 2009 and 1 Feb 2009
"We had such a great time, this was our first experience of Africa, and we now know what the fuss is about.
The people, the climate and the landscape made our time there magical and one day we will go back.
Suggestions for improvement:
We suggest that guests book a day room at The Slipway at Dar on arrival and prior to transfer to Mafia.
We wished we had done this as when we arrived the shops etc were shut at first (it was early on a Sunday morning) and we were exhausted and needed a bed & a shower!" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
The people, the climate and the landscape made our time there magical and one day we will go back.
Suggestions for improvement:
We suggest that guests book a day room at The Slipway at Dar on arrival and prior to transfer to Mafia.
We wished we had done this as when we arrived the shops etc were shut at first (it was early on a Sunday morning) and we were exhausted and needed a bed & a shower!" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The E family
Sweden
"Something we will recommend to others!"
I visited Tanzania between 30 Dec 2008 and 9 Jan 2009
"We were very happy with our trip.
Suggestions for improvements:
It is always joyful and useful to talk to someone who knows so much about the country we were going to. The suggestions we got from you were excactly what we wanted, therefore we are very happy with our trip and are looking forward to doing it again, maybe Katawi nex time." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Suggestions for improvements:
It is always joyful and useful to talk to someone who knows so much about the country we were going to. The suggestions we got from you were excactly what we wanted, therefore we are very happy with our trip and are looking forward to doing it again, maybe Katawi nex time." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs C
Norfolk
"Tanzanian delights"
I visited Tanzania between 13 Dec 2008 and 28 Dec 2008
"OUR trip exceeded all our expectations.
All arrangements were faultless, the people delightful and we had a trip of a lifetime. If money were no object, I would return very soon!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
All arrangements were faultless, the people delightful and we had a trip of a lifetime. If money were no object, I would return very soon!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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Our suggestions for beach lodges in Mafia Island
Pole Pole
Pole Pole is a small, quiet beach lodge on Mafia. It's comfortable, almost luxurious, and has a great range of activities.
Chole Mjini
Chole Mjini is one of Tanzania's most environmentally aware lodges. With tree-houses, superb diving and a fantastic location on the rural island of Chole, this is ideal if you want to get back to nature.
Kinasi Lodge
Kinasi is a small, personal beach lodge on Mafia Island that has the features of a larger hotel, including a large pool and spa.
Butiama Beach
Situated just west of Kilondoni, the main town on Mafia, Butiama Beach is a simple beach lodge with friendly managers and a laid back vibe.
Thanda Island
Thanda Island is a high-end private island destination that caters to just one group of travellers at a time.
Shamba Kilole
Shamba Kilole is a charming Italian-owned eco-lodge on the coast of Mafia Island, with simple rooms and friendly owner-managers.
