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Pricing

Key info

  • 5 days (approx.)
  • Incl. 10 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, French
  • Max. 4 divers / guide
  • Meet at the dive center
  • Free Cancellation - 30days notice
  • Show mobile or printed voucher

Highlights

Explore Tanzania's oldest and largest marine protected area from below the surface with our experienced team of dive guides. Use dives from your package to explore our sites from both the shore or by boat where you can encounter over 400 different species of fish, observe incredible coral gardens, pinnacles and more!

  • Experience the best scuba diving in Eastern Africa
  • Discover Tanzania's best kept secret: stunning scenery without the crowds
  • Explore an Indian Ocean biodiversity hotspot with over 400 different species of fish
  • Encounter critically endangered sea turtles seeking refuge in the protected waters of Mafia
  • Dive in to the incredible macro world and try your hand at muck diving

Dive center

Mafia Island Diving

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

Located on Utende beach, with breathtaking views of Chole Bay, Mafia Island Diving is a PADI 5* dive center committed to community engagement and environmental conservation. Situated at the heart of the Mafia Island Marine Park, their focus is on promoting the well-being of both the local community and the marine ecosystem.

Mafia Diving is a dive center deeply committed to the positive and sustainable development of the community. With a strong emphasis on preserving and passing on a love for the stunning underwater environment, they prioritize employing local talent, ensuring that future generations continue to cherish and protect this remarkable ecosystem. Each staff member, from snorkelling guides to Divemasters, is carefully selected and trained in-house, guaranteeing a team that is not only knowledgeable but also deeply connected to the local marine environment.

Mafia Island Diving offers unparalleled opportunities to explore world-class dive sites, both from the shore and through boat trips to a variety of vibrant reefs, walls, and exhilarating drift dives. 

Additionally, they provide seasonal visits to mid-ocean sandbanks and uninhabited islands, presenting divers with a multitude of captivating experiences. In addition to diving, they offer snorkelling trips, seasonal turtle hatching and humpback whale watching excursions, cultural and nature tours, and more, ensuring a diverse range of activities to cater to every adventurer.

PADI 5 Star Dive Center 4 PADI Instructors Max. 4.0 divers / guide

Address: 14632 Km from your location
Utende Beach, Mafia Island Marine Park, No State, Tanzania

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)
  • Surface interval refreshments

Not inclusive of

  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)  ( USD 25 )
  • Lunch

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 10+
  • Min. certification: Open Water Certification required
  • Min logged dives: None
  • Dive insurance, good health & booking details

What to expect

All of Mafia's diving is tide dependent which means that our departure times, types of diving available as well as the underwater conditions vary on a week to week basis.

We'll plan your dives based on the conditions of the day and your preferences. If you're flexible, we can recommend specific dates to visit to optimize dive conditions.

Our double dive boat trips always visit two different reefs and in between dives we serve tea, coffee, filtered water and local snacks.

We also offer incredible muck dives straight from our shore and special trips to explore reefs at night and explore sites further afield.

We dive off traditional dhows which is an experience in itself: when the wind blows strong enough we can raise the sail and glide to/from the shore.

Other Information

Confirmation

  • We’ll send you a final Booking Confirmation Email on average within 24 hours. We advise you to not make any other travel arrangements before that
  • In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email

Meet at the dive center

All of our boat trips launch from our dive centre on Utende beach which overlooks the heart of the marine park: Chole bay. If the tide is right, we can pick up and drop off guests from select hotels.

Address: Utende Beach, Mafia Island Marine Park, No State, Tanzania

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Cancellation policy

  • Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 30 days prior to the activity
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