I'm young man from Mafia Island, Tanzania.
I have bachelor degree of Accounting and Finance, Certificate of tourism management and tour guide. Currently I work in Tourism sector as a Receptionist and Guests relation.
WhatsApp:- +255785502425

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To share best attractions available in Mafia Island & Zanzibar and to meet new friends around the world.

Interests

• swimming
• friends
• travell
• snorkelling

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Swimming with Whale Sharks
In Mafia, between the months of October and March, one can indulge in a truly magical experience- swimming with Whale sharks.

Teach, Learn, Share

Information about Mafia Island and Zanzibar Tanzania. For any questions or enquiries basing in either Mafia Island or Zanzibar, please dont hesitate to contact me through WhatsApp number +255 785 502 425 or email visitmafia@gmail.com
Ahsante.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Attractions available in Mafia Island, Tanzania
Kua Ruins
The kua ruins date back to the early 12th century.

In the city of kua, the shirazi people and the arab’s lived together in harmony.
Across the bay from Utende, on one of the largest and most characteristic islands in the archipelago, are the ruins of the ancient city of Kua. An identified archaeological site from the 12th century which still has no firm reasoning as to why all of a sudden the civilisation ceased to exist, although there are various legends. The destruction of Kua is said to have been by the sultan’s enemies, the Sakalafa tribe from Madagascar during the fifteenth century. Kua was never rebuilt and after this, and Chole became the most important trading centre of the entire archipelago.

Whale Sharks
In Mafia, between the months of October and March, one can indulge in a truly magical experience - swimming with Whale Sharks.
Whale sharks are not whales and are not your typical shark. They are the largest fish in the sea measuring up to 20m. Little is known about these gentle giants by scientists, which is what adds to the overwhelming feeling you have when you see them.
The whale shark is a filter feeder and therefore has no teeth, they are absolutely harmless. The majority of the time they are very shy, although on occasion they can be inquisitive making your encounter that much more spectacular.

Snorkeling
Snorkelling in Chole bay is a fantastic, colourfully exuberant experience accompanied by hoards of fish, all with different shapes, colours and sizes.

The waters surrounding Mafia Island offer an extraordinary variety of marine life and provide some of the most spectacular coral reefs on the East African coast. The marine diversity is amongst the highest in the Indian Ocean with over 400 species of fish, 5 species of marine turtle and 48 species of hard corals.

Juani Lagoon and Jellyfish Pool
A very relaxed half-day spent sailing through a pool-like channel with clear blue waters.
The blue lagoon is a long channel linking the huge inland bay with the open sea that bisects the southern point of Juani. At the end of the channel is an enormous natural swimming pool whose level varies according to the tides and also boasts a staggering number of upside down jellyfish.

Chole Island
The oldest, still inhabited settlement in the archipelago.
The island is covered by extremely varied lush vegetation. You can visit a shipyard where traditional construction methods are still used to build dhows, the typical East African sailing boat.
The tour can be broken up into 4 sections:
The Ruins: Chole boasts Arabic ruins from the 12th and German ruins from 19th Century, which were built during world war I. The ruins have surrended to mother nature and are almost all smothered with green foliage and brown vines.
The Bats: Chole also boasts the worlds first dedicated sanctuary for fruit bats, the Comoro Flying Foxes. During the day, these creatures hang in the trees asleep and fly over to Mafia by night to feed.
The Boatyard: Chole island is home to the skilled men who build the traditional Swahili dhows by hand and with minimal tools.
The Red herring: The Red Herring is Chole's beautiful bar, which is also the only West facing bar on the Eastern side of the Island, allowing for truly magical sundowners and of course lovely cold beverages to go down with it.

Whale Watching
During the months of September and August we experience the Humpback Whale migration in the south of Mafia as they head for warm waters with their calfs.
These magical creatures can grow up to 14 metres long and weigh a whopping 40 tonnes! Humpbacks are renowned for their magical songs which travel for great distances. These songs are complex and often continue for hours on end. They migrate annually from the cool polar waters to the warmer waters near the equator to mate and nurse.

Marimbani Sandbank
The Marimbani sandbank is a beautiful half moon shaped piece of sand which can be discovered only by low tide.

Sunset Cruise and Moonlit Cruise
The sunset cruise is a beautiful option for couples, families and friends to sit back and relax with a drink in hand and not a care in the world.
Being on the Eastern facing part of the island we are unable to see the sunset from the island. Because an African sunset is something never to be missed, we offer a peaceful, relaxing cruise in the beautiful Chole Bay. After a busy day of adventuring or a lazy day of snoozing, jump on board your private, traditional dhow, for a relaxing sail alongside a fantastic sunset.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Tanzania