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Mafia Island
Mafia Island
Mafia Island
Mafia Island

Mafia is a relatively unknown Island in the Indian Ocean.

It offers golden sandy beaches and emerald seas.

The Island is the perfect place to relax...

...and great for snorkelling or learning to dive.

Mafia Island

Reviews of holidays to Mafia Island

135 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Mafia Island.

Showing 71-80 of 135
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Mr & Mrs S
Bristol

"Pole Pole 3-8th September"

I visited Tanzania between 3 Sep 2012 and 8 Sep 2012
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Ontario

"Great African adventure with Expert Africa."

I visited Tanzania between 23 Jan 2012 and 11 Feb 2012
"With hindsight would have cut out Impala & added extra time to Manze & especially Kwihala.
Really pleased we finished up at Pole Pole as it was very good & relaxing.

But really no regretts, we had a fabulous time - many thanks.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Paypal please for Noth American travellers.

Paying for alcohol & juice is annoying/inconvenient - when you are getting up early & going `till late, is anyone really going to abuse the bar? So, offer the option to prepay/include drinks.

Re: Impala, we met another group there who were at Manze & their thoughts were similar." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 17 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs L
Cheshire

"Summary"

I visited Tanzania between 31 Dec 2011 and 13 Jan 2012
"Overall, the whole trip, accommodation and people that we met exceeded our expectations.

I was glad that Liz had persuaded me to opt for Pole Pole rather than Kinasi resort. The personal experience that you have with the resorts is invaluable.

A fantastic choice for our honeymoon and wetted our appetite for future adventures in Africa....Thanks very much!!

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

First class all round and I would recommend your services to friends and family." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr & Mrs H
UK

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I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 13 Oct 2011 and 26 Oct 2011
"This was one of our best African holidays.

Careful planning (thanks to Liz) meant we got exactly the kind of camps and experiences we prefer. Most of the time we had a guide to ourselves - always a bonus!

It is hard to think that we can better this - but I am sure we will try. I am reliving our wonderful holiday completing this feedback

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

No" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs P
Wembley

"A great honeymoon"

I visited Tanzania between 6 Oct 2011 and 23 Oct 2011
"good: everything! thoroughly spoilt! EA organisation was spot on, lots of bubbly, v luxurious

not so good: n/a

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

v impressed with how our requirements were satisfied ie udzungwe, walking and boating safaris, diving." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs C
Worcs

"Tanzanian Holiday"

I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 15 Sep 2011 and 3 Oct 2011
"As good a holiday as we have ever had.

Our thanks to all concerned

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

No" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 5 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Wimborne

"Excellent trip to Tanzania"

I visited Tanzania between 10 Sep 2011 and 21 Sep 2011
"We had a fantastic holiday, everything was in the right place at the right time.

The accommodation was exactly what we were looking for and we found the staff at expert africa listened to our requirement and gave us good advice to make it such a memorable holiday

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Everything was efficient and gave us the upmost confidence regarding our trip" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Aberdeen

"A great trip overall"

I visited Rwanda and 3 other countries between 9 Sep 2011 and 27 Sep 2011
"We had expected an itinerary which we only got from our guide on arrival in Ruanda.
We found we had a very long and bumpy trip from Kigali to Nyungwe and from Nyungwe to Kibuye. These were unexpected and not pleasant.
We wondered why we had 4 nights in mountain view lodge rather than 3 nights and last night in Kigali> Most others seemed to do this.

THE PERSON WHO MADE OUR TRIP SPECIAL WAS OUR DRIVER IN RWANDA, AIMABLE. He broke our long journey to Nyungwe with a stop at the National museum. He made our last day in Rwanda special as he suggested we left very early so we could spend time at the Genocide museum before we caught our flight to Zanzibar. He shared his own experiences of the politics of Rwanda and the Genocide. He really looked after us

Overall the trip was great we enjoyed all the primates, Rwanda. Zanzibar and Mafia" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 10 on a Rwanda safari
Overall trip
Average
Ms B
Barbican

"I had a great time"

I visited Zanzibar and 1 other country between 30 Aug 2011 and 14 Sep 2011
"I had an excellent solo trip. I never felt unsafe and Expert Africa someghow managed to make the transfers go as smoothly as if the trip were in Switzerland!. The logistics were elegantly handled.

I stayed in some wonderful resorts (I especially loved Pole Pole on Mafia Island and Chumbe Island). It was clear that Liz listened to me carefully about what I was looking for in Zanzibar and what I enjoyed.

In Stonetown I stayed at the Zanzibar Coffee House, which was perfect for me." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
The M family
Herts

"Great holiday"

I visited Tanzania between 16 Aug 2011 and 29 Aug 2011
"Brilliant trip.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

We like dealing with expert africa. Very friendly and flexible." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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Where to stay in Mafia Island

Our suggestions for beach lodges in Mafia Island


Pole Pole

Pole Pole

Pole Pole is a small, quiet beach lodge on Mafia. It's comfortable, almost luxurious, and has a great range of activities.


94% (103 reviews)
Chole Mjini Lodge

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.


95% (30 reviews)
Butiama Beach

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.


95% (11 reviews)
Kinasi Lodge

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.


82% (11 reviews)
Shamba Kilole

Shamba Kilole

Shamba Kilole is a charming Italian-owned eco-lodge on the coast of Mafia Island, with simple rooms and friendly owner-managers.


No reviews yet
Thanda Island

Thanda Island

Thanda Island is a high-end private island destination that caters to just one group of travellers at a time.


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