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5 Days Zanzibar & Mafia Island Whale Shark Adventure

A 5-day Tanzania safari taking in Zanzibar, Mafia Island. Privately guided and tailor-made around your dates.

Tanzania 5 days Small groups 4.9 · 420+ reviews

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to hotel

Day 2

Swimming with Dolphins and snorkelling and visiting the aquarium to swim with the turtles and romantic sunset cruise.

In the morning after breakfast, you will embark on the planned day’s activities. You will have a beautiful experience in the day and will eventually close the day with a beautiful romantic sunset cruise.
Meal plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.

Day 3: Transfer to Mafia Island

In the morning after breakfast, you will transfer to Mafia Island. On arrival you will check in your hotel and later you can have a walk on the island in the company of your guide and later retire for the day. This is one of the finest beach holidays in Tanzania, and the reefs here also rank among the country’s best spots for scuba diving.
Meal plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.

Accommodation: Kinasi lodge/Butiama beach lodge

Day 4: Whale Shark adventure

In the morning after breakfast, you will embark on the whale shark adventure. First, you will be briefed on this adventurous experience before embarking on the traditional boat in the company of your guide to find the gentle whale sharks. You can swim or dive with the stunning sea creatures then head back to the prepared Kilindoni tour.

Day 5: Departure

This coastal escape pairs beautifully with a wildlife-focused Tanzania safari; browse more coastal and marine ideas among our things to do in Tanzania.

What’s included

  • All transfers
  • Services of an English-speaking guide
  • Accommodation
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • All activities mentioned in itinerary

What’s excluded

  • Anything not mentioned in itinerary

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★★★★★ 4.9 · 420+ reviews

Duration5 days
Group sizeMax 8 · Private option
Next departureFlexible/Open
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I had the best experience from beginning to end, my every whim was catered to. My guide Howard was knowledgeable, kind and went above and beyond. I absolutely loved my gorilla trekking experience!

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The best experience ever. Lydia and Howard looked after us from start to finish and the customer service was 5 stars. We did Queen Elizabeth Park, gorilla trekking and the Batwa community visit, a time I will never forget.

★★★★★

An amazing experience. Lydia planned my 7-day trip perfectly in every detail, and my driver Jack was the best guide I ever had, he even spotted a leopard up in the trees in the Ishasha Section.

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Tom · Germany
TripAdvisor · May 2024

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