Chole Island Tour with Sandbank Lunch, Mafia Island

This six-and-a-half-hour tour through Tanzania’s Mafia Archipelago offers a blend of cultural history and natural beauty, centered on Chole Island and its surrounding waters. Explore Chole Island’s shaded paths lined with Omani and German colonial ruins while observing giant flying foxes roosting overhead. The experience includes snorkeling in the calm, clear waters of Chole Bay, where you can see vibrant marine life firsthand. A seafood lunch is served on a private sandbank, providing a tranquil setting before you return through the mangroves. The tour includes boat transfers, snorkeling gear, a day pass to Mafia Island Marine Park, and access to the Chole community, making it suitable for travelers interested in a mix of wildlife, history, and coastal scenery.