Tipo de parque
Parque marino
Región
Pwani
Tamaño
822 km²
Altitud
0-50 meters
Marine ParkDivingSnorkelingWhale SharksCoral ReefsSea TurtlesIslandIndian Ocean
Por qué visitar Mafia Island
Tanzania's first marine protected area, renowned for pristine coral reefs, whale sharks, and world-class diving.
Fauna que verás
Over 400 fish specieswhale sharks (seasonal)manta raysfive sea turtle speciesdolphinsdugongs (rare)humpback whales (seasonal).
Ecosistema y vegetación
Coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangrove forests, tidal channels, sandy beaches, open ocean. Extensive seagrass beds, eight mangrove species, diverse hard and soft coral species.
Mejor época para visitar
Year-round; October to March for whale sharks
Cómo llegar e información práctica
Acceso
Accessible by air (30-minute flight from Dar) or boat. Main settlements: Kilindoni, Utende, Chole Island.
Horario
Accessible 24/7