Mafia Island, an unspoilt and timeless backwater where local people go about their ways of life barely touched by the outside world. A prime dive destination, Mafia boasts the largest Marine Reserve in East Africa with an incredibly rich marine environment and some of the finest unbleached coral in the Indian Ocean. Ancient ruins hidden amongst lush green forest combine with hand built treetop houses nestled snugly in giant baobab trees overlooking the bay. Mafia is where you want to be to get away from it all and escape to an untouched paradise.

Pemba Island with its gentle, undulating hills and deep verdant valleys covered with clove, coconut and mango plantations is an island barely touched by tourism and commerce. The diving on Pemba is known to be some of the finest in East Africa and possibly the equal to any in the Indian Ocean. Beach or yacht based accommodation provides a perfect opportunity for exploring this untouched paradise both above and below the water.

Zanzibar, well known as the Spice Island, lies only 25 kilometres off the coast of mainland Tanzania. Beautiful sandy beaches with fringing coral reefs and the magic of Stone Town with its narrow, winding alleyways, bustling bazaars, mosques and grand Arab houses combine to make this a worthwhile addition to a game viewing holiday. An evening spent enjoying an authentic Zanzibari meal while watching traditional dhows sailing past in the bay is a memorable experience for anyone.


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MOZAMBIQUE:
6 nights / 7 days Diver’s Paradise:

TANZANIA:
Selous Game Reserve & Chole Island

SOUTH AFRICA & MOZAMBIQUE:
Safari and Diving

 
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