Scuba Diving Mafia Island: Complete Guide for 2026

Why Dive on Mafia Island?

Mafia Island Marine Park is one of Tanzania's best kept secrets for scuba diving. The park covers 822 square kilometers of pristine coral reef, mangroves, and open water — making it one of the largest marine parks in the Indian Ocean.

Best Dive Sites on Mafia Island

Forbes Bay: Excellent coral gardens with sea turtles, reef sharks, and colorful reef fish. Suitable for all levels.

Kinasi Pass: Famous for strong currents that attract large pelagic fish including giant trevally, barracuda, and occasionally whale sharks.

Dindini Wall: A dramatic wall dive dropping to 40 meters with sea fans, soft corals, and large groupers.

Juani Island: Shallow reef perfect for beginners and night dives. Incredible biodiversity including nudibranchs, octopus, and moray eels.

Marine Life

Mafia Island's waters are home to over 400 species of fish, 50 types of coral, sea turtles, dolphins, whale sharks, manta rays, and dugongs. The marine park's protected status means fish populations are healthy and abundant.

Diving Costs at Mafia Dream Hotel

We offer single dives from $80 per person including all equipment, boat, and guide. Multi-dive packages offer significant savings. We cater to all levels from complete beginners to advanced technical divers.

Book Your Diving Holiday

Contact Mafia Dream Hotel to arrange your complete diving holiday on Mafia Island. We offer accommodation from $65/night plus diving packages that can be customized to your experience level and interests.