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 ...

The island sits within Mafia Island Marine Park, and more specifically, Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve, which guests have exclusive use of during their stay.

The island’s biggest draw is the Mafia Island Marine Park, an 822-square-kilometre protected area teeming with marine life. ...

Mafia Island Marine Park offers educational programmes for both locals and visitors, aiming to raise awareness about the importance of marine conservation, while the Blue Alliance is working to ...

I joined WWF in 2001, to plan and implement a micro-credit programme for small businesses in Mafia Island Marine Park. When I joined the team here, the park was still riddled with destructive resource ...