Getting To Mafia Island:
Mafia Island Can be reached by light aircraft from Zanzibar ( ± 45minutes) or Dar es Salaam ( ±30 minutes). There are no boat services to Mafia Island.
To Zanzibar: Flights daily from Johannesburg 13:50 arriving Zanzibar 18:40, Returning daily from Zanzibar 09:20 arriving Johannesburg 13:10
Mafia Island Tourism Seasons:
- High Season: July to May are the main holiday periods on Zanzibar
- Low Season: April to June; Due to the monsoon rains most resorts on Zanzibar close for maintenance and repairs
Travel Documents & Visa Requirements for Tanzania:
All foreigners from non-Commonwealth countries are required to have a valid visa unless their countries have agreements with Tanzania under which the visa requirement is waived.
Exemptions: Citizens of Commonwealth countries are not required to obtain visas unless they are citizens of the United Kingdom, Canada, Nigeria, or India
Zanzibar Consulate Details: Tanzania High Commision - Pretoria, South Africa: Tel: 27 12 342 4371/93 Email: tanzania@cis.co.za Download the Tanzania Visa application.
Health Requirements for Mafia Island:
- Visiting Mafia Island requires a Malaria and Yellow Fever innocculation
Mafia Island's Climate:
- Being close to the equator Zanzibar is generally hot & humid all year around
Monsooon rain season is between April & JuneCurrency, Credit Cards & Payment Methods:
- Local Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (Tsh)
- Credit Cards: Most major resorts & lodges accept credit cards
- Traveller's Cheques: Accepted almost everywhere in Zanzibar