Basic ecotouristic information on Mafia Island Marine National Park (Tanzania) - localization, access, characteristic, fauna and flora, possible activities.
Localization
Southeast Tanzania, 120 km south of Dar es Salaam and 20 km offshore from the eastern extent of the Rufiji river estuarine.
Access
Easy. By boat or 35 flight from Dar es Salaam.
Characteristic
882 km2; Marine national park. The park covers the southern part of Mafia Island and includes several inhabited islands and islets (not of coral origin) and the sea among them. Typical ecosystems: sea and sea coast, coral reefs, mangroves, sand dunes.
Fauna + Flora
Species List - See the Attachment
Possible activities
Excellent snorkelling and scuba diving
Swimming, deep sea fishing
Note
Best time to visit: III-X
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