نوع الحديقة
متنزه بحري
المنطقة
Pwani
المساحة
822 km²
الارتفاع
0-50 meters
Marine ParkDivingSnorkelingWhale SharksCoral ReefsSea TurtlesIslandIndian Ocean
لماذا تزور Mafia Island
Tanzania's first marine protected area, renowned for pristine coral reefs, whale sharks, and world-class diving.
الحياة البرية التي ستراها
Over 400 fish specieswhale sharks (seasonal)manta raysfive sea turtle speciesdolphinsdugongs (rare)humpback whales (seasonal).
النظام البيئي والغطاء النباتي
Coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangrove forests, tidal channels, sandy beaches, open ocean. Extensive seagrass beds, eight mangrove species, diverse hard and soft coral species.
أفضل وقت للزيارة
Year-round; October to March for whale sharks
كيفية الوصول ومعلومات عملية
الوصول
Accessible by air (30-minute flight from Dar) or boat. Main settlements: Kilindoni, Utende, Chole Island.
ساعات العمل
Accessible 24/7