Aina ya hifadhi
Hifadhi ya Bahari
Mkoa
Pwani
Ukubwa
822 km²
Mwinuko
0-50 meters
Marine ParkDivingSnorkelingWhale SharksCoral ReefsSea TurtlesIslandIndian Ocean
Kwa nini utembelee Hifadhi ya Bahari ya Kisiwa cha Mafia
Tanzania's first marine protected area, renowned for pristine coral reefs, whale sharks, and world-class diving.
Wanyamapori utakaowaona
Over 400 fish specieswhale sharks (seasonal)manta raysfive sea turtle speciesdolphinsdugongs (rare)humpback whales (seasonal).
Mfumo-ikolojia na mimea
Coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangrove forests, tidal channels, sandy beaches, open ocean. Extensive seagrass beds, eight mangrove species, diverse hard and soft coral species.
Wakati bora wa kutembelea
Year-round; October to March for whale sharks
Jinsi ya kufika na mambo ya msingi
Ufikiaji
Accessible by air (30-minute flight from Dar) or boat. Main settlements: Kilindoni, Utende, Chole Island.
Saa za kufunguliwa
Accessible 24/7