Tired of the usual island getaways? Discover Africa’s lesser-known islands that South Africans can visit visa-free.

Mafia Island is a tourism destination for diving and snorkeling, well-known for whale shark tours. However, it also suffers from overfishing, which is driving fishers farther out to sea to catch ...

17 best scuba diving sites in the world, from Indonesia to Costa Rica. Here, you'll find rare species, coral reefs, shipwrecks, and more.

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 breath, he heads ...

(The most surprising is the ability to ride horses in a Mafia game!) Mafia: The Old Country will only cost $50 when it launches in August. So uh, that’s wild, huh?

From coral reefs to ancient ruins—5 ways to explore Tanzania’s islands Travel to the Indian Ocean to discover Tanzania's lush, history-rich islands, each with their own unique magic and ...

Many reviews from visitors mention the island’s charm, with one traveler writing: "Stay on Mafia! Avoid the Zanzibar crowds. Peaceful, outstanding snorkeling and whale sharks." Don't miss ...

Whale sharks sure are impressive creatures. The largest fish in the oceans, they are linked to sea creatures from as long ago ...

Harper’s Bazaar citing multi-generational mega trips as one of 2025’s key luxury travel trends, Jumeirah Thanda Island is perfect for it.

Apart from the Mafia Islands there are some of the tiny isles, which surround it namely Bwejuu Island that sits between Ras Kisimani and the Rufiji Delta, let alone being palm covered with dots of ...

Zanzibar, with its azure waters and rich marine biodiversity, offers a great opportunity to see humpback whales in their natural habitat. From June to November, these majestic creatures appear around ...