Spend 6 nights on the little known and underdeveloped Mafia Island: though not far from Dar es Salaam this island is rarely visited and has maintained a rustic charm, whilst the Mafia Island Marine Park has also helped to keep the beaches and coral reefs pristine; enjoy the slow pace of life in beautiful surroundings whilst staying in comfortable accommodation and then spend your last night in Dar to connect onto your international flight.

This trip includes flights from and back to Dar es Salaam, but no international flights. It is designed to add onto the end of one of our Tanzania safaris to create a great trip with two very separate parts: a bush safari and a beach break.

Days 1-6 Mafia Island, Tanzania

After finishing your chosen safari, catch a domestic flight to Mafia Airport via Dar es Salaam. A vehicle will meet you there and drive you along the sandy roads, through friendly farming and fishing villages to your lodge. Nestled in amongst the mangroves, with a small private beach is the sleepy…

Pole Pole (full board)

This is a place to kick back and relax, have a massage or enjoy well organized activities such as snorkelling and scuba diving. The shallow reefs are perfect for snorkelling or learning to dive, whilst outside the bay, a long coral wall entertains the more experience divers.

Day 7 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

After lunch you will be driven to Mafia Airport where you will connect onto a late afternoon flight back to Dar es Salaam. On arrival you will be met by a driver who will take you into the heart of this bustling city and to the international style….

Royal Palm Hotel (bed & breakfast)

Arrive in the early evening, in time for a quick swim in the large pool and to freshen up before heading onto the restaurant for dinner. This is a good quality hotel that is perfect for a one night stop.

Day 8

You rise around dawn on your last day, to transfer to Mafia Airport for an early flight back to Dar es Salaam. There you connect swiftly to your daytime flight to London with British Airways.

Cost of this trip
From	To	Cost
1-Jan-2012	31-Jul-2012	£1,144
1-Aug-2012	31-Aug-2012	£1,279
1-Sep-2012	19-Dec-2012	£1,144
Notes: The prices shown are per person sharing; call us for single person supplements.

This itinerary includes:

• All transfers in Africa.
• A comprehensive pack of information covering the places that you'll be visiting.
• A complementary copy of the Bradt Travel Guide to Zanzibar, Pemba & Mafia.

This itinerary excludes:

• Any international flights. See our Tanzania safaris for trips to Tanzania that include international flights.
• The cost of arranging visas - currently (Dec 2011) holders of British passports do need a visa for Tanzania, which can be obtained through the Tanzanian High Commission in London prior to travel.
• Drinks are not included.
• Tips and gratuities, which are optional.



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