The Mafia Island Marine Park was formed in 1995 to protect the archipelago's reefs and more than 460 species of fish. Almost all of Mafia's best diving is at depths of less than 30 meters.

When seen on arrival by air, Mafia Island doesn’t appear to be much more than a crescent-shaped splash of green off the eastern coast of Africa. Slightly smaller than New York City, the verdant ...

Mafia Island offers some of the most pristine and untouched dive sites in Tanzania. The marine park ensures conservation and minimal human impact, creating an underwater haven.

By Ashoka Mukpo MAFIA ISLAND, Tanzania — His white beard streaming in the turquoise waters, Waziri Mpogo dives under the surface a few hundred meters offshore of a palm-lined beach. Holding his ...

MAFIA ISLAND, Tanzania — His white beard streaming in the turquoise waters, ... Zanzibar, it’s still a world-class dive and snorkel destination, known for its whale shark tours.