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Mafia Island Diving
Mafia Island Marine ParkAbout this dive shop
Located on Utende beach, with breathtaking views of Chole Bay, Mafia Island Diving is a PADI 5* dive center committed to community engagement and environmental conservation. Situated at the heart of the Mafia Island Marine Park, their focus is on promoting the well-being of both the local community and the marine ecosystem. Mafia Diving is a dive center deeply committed to the positive and sustainable development of the community. With a strong emphasis on preserving and passing on a love for the stunning underwater environment, they prioritize employing local talent, ensuring that future generations continue to cherish and protect this remarkable ecosystem. Each staff member, from snorkelling guides to Divemasters, is carefully selected and trained in-house, guaranteeing a team that is not only knowledgeable but also deeply connected to the local marine environment. Mafia Island Diving offers unparalleled opportunities to explore world-class dive sites, both from the shore and through boat trips to a variety of vibrant reefs, walls, and exhilarating drift dives. Additionally, they provide seasonal visits to mid-ocean sandbanks and uninhabited islands, presenting divers with a multitude of captivating experiences. In addition to diving, they offer snorkelling trips, seasonal turtle hatching and humpback whale watching excursions, cultural and nature tours, and more, ensuring a diverse range of activities to cater to every adventurer.
Activities offered
Activity Conservation
Activity PADI First Aid - EFR
Activity PADI Snorkelling
Services
Facilities
Adaptive Services
Equipment Rental
Payment Methods
Staff
- PADI Instructors
- 4
Languages
- English
- French
Conservation awards
- Adopt the Blue
Marine life
Marine Life
Stingrays
3354 known dive sites · 91 countries
Marine life
Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 82 more.
Moray Eel
4444 known dive sites · 91 countries
Marine life
Reported around Albania, Argentina, Aruba and 83 more.
Angelfish
2873 known dive sites · 81 countries
Marine life
Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 78 more.
Clownfish
2011 known dive sites · 57 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Cambodia, Cape Verde and 54 more.
Lionfish
2463 known dive sites · 75 countries
Marine life
Reported around Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba and 72 more.
Frogfish
778 known dive sites · 58 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Barbados, Brazil and 55 more.
Triggerfish
2519 known dive sites · 74 countries
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Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 71 more.
Wrasse
3660 known dive sites · 80 countries
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Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 77 more.
Damselfish
3562 known dive sites · 83 countries
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Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 80 more.
Goatfish
2379 known dive sites · 73 countries
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Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 70 more.
Pufferfish
2272 known dive sites · 72 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 69 more.
Bannerfish
1744 known dive sites · 49 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Brazil, Cambodia and 46 more.
Flounder
1404 known dive sites · 73 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 70 more.
Octopus
3974 known dive sites · 93 countries
Marine life
Reported around Albania, Argentina, Aruba and 83 more.
Squid
1631 known dive sites · 75 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 72 more.
Cuttlefish
2132 known dive sites · 60 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Bahrain, Belize and 57 more.
Shrimp
3328 known dive sites · 91 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 83 more.
Crab
3583 known dive sites · 95 countries
Marine life
Reported around Argentina, Aruba, Australia and 85 more.
Electric Ray
776 known dive sites · 39 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Brazil, Cape Verde and 36 more.
Pipefish
906 known dive sites · 62 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria and 59 more.
Barracuda
3075 known dive sites · 91 countries
Marine life
Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 81 more.
Scorpionfish
3075 known dive sites · 81 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 78 more.
Lobster
2720 known dive sites · 86 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 79 more.
Snapper
2686 known dive sites · 77 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 74 more.
Surgeonfish
2126 known dive sites · 65 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 62 more.
Parrotfish
3048 known dive sites · 78 countries
Marine life
Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 75 more.
Nudibranch
2157 known dive sites · 83 countries
Marine life
Reported around Albania, Argentina, Australia and 80 more.
Stonefish
535 known dive sites · 49 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Brazil, Cape Verde and 46 more.
Opening hours
Closed now- Monday
- 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thursday
- 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Friday
- 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Saturday
- 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sunday
- 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Where this dive shop may take you
Dive sites around Mafia Island Marine Park
Chekechea
Tanzania
Chekechea in Swahili means ’Kindergarten.’ This site is named Chekechea because it acts as a nursery for juvenile species. It is a very shallow dive site that is excellent for nervous beginners, photographers who want strong natural light, and any diver looking for muck diving encounters with rare critters.
Nearby
0.1 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Critters Alley
Tanzania
Critters Alley can be found just off the shore, at the edge of the drop-off at 7 meters deep. A sandy bottom dive, where one explores the patches of weed, small bommies, and pipe which was layed and abandoned.
Nearby
0.1 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Pyramid
Tanzania
The dive starts around some coral bommies and small rock formations and slowly ascends to a shallow bank reef after passing the distinct formation of a pyramid.
Nearby
0.2 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Nudibranch City
Tanzania
Nudibranch City is named for its inundation of several different types of nudibranchs. The reef is a 300-metre swim off Utende Beach and lies around 9 metres deep. Here there is an abundance of soft corals and fantastic anemones.
Nearby
0.3 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Tom’s Garden
Tanzania
A must do for macro enthusiasts, this site has a depth of 7 metres but can be extended if one wants to rear off the beaten track into the sand dunes. This dive site was named after one of our Instructor’s who stumbled upon this seahorse heaven by chance.
Nearby
0.6 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
The Hill
Tanzania
Another Mafia Island Diving discovered site. The hill is a beautiful site characterized by a large hill of porites coral which develops into low laying hills of coral interspersed with seagrass and rubble.
Nearby
0.7 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
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