About Us

Mafia Potwe Safaris offers unforgettable adventures on Mafia Island, one of Tanzania's most pristine and untouched islands. With experienced local guides and a deep respect for nature, we provide authentic experiences that connect you with the incredible marine life and rich culture of Mafia.

We are passionate about sustainable tourism and work closely with local communities to ensure that your visit benefits both the environment and the people of Mafia Island. Swim with whale sharks, explore historic ruins, discover pristine sandbanks, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of our paradise.

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Why Book with Mafia Potwe Safaris

Why Book with Mafia Potwe Safaris

Animal Welfare

We practice and prioritize animal welfare, finding uncrowded locations for eco-friendly wildlife encounters

Why Book with Mafia Potwe Safaris

Conservation & Community

5% of profits go to local organizations supporting wildlife conservation and the local community; one cannot exist without the other

Why Book with Mafia Potwe Safaris

Personalized Experiences

Small group sizes allow for an intimate experience, ensuring you get the most out of your adventure

What our customers say about us

Volker B.

I would give you 10 stars!

I would give you 10 stars! Whether it was the boat tour to the whale sharks, the jeep trip to the lighthouse, the beach barbecue, or visiting a small market in a little village — everything was extremely professional and always enriched with the history of Mafia Island. Your incredible efforts to fulfill all our wishes, even on your birthday, meant so much to us. We thank you deeply and cannot stop reliving the memories and telling others about them. We will come back, we promise. THANK YOU, AMIN.

5 out of 5

Michelle W.

Fantastic whale shark tours

We had young children with us and our guide was alert and helpful while swimming with the whale sharks. If you are ever going to visit Mafia Island, I couldn’t recommend a better person to tour and learn about the history with. Amin comes highly recommended by our family of four. He is very knowledgeable with the history of Mafia and provides fantastic whale shark tours. We hope to be able to visit again and have him as our guide.

5 out of 5

Antonino C.

An emotional and unforgettable experience

Thanks to Amin, we were able to see the whale sharks and swim with them. The other boat that had departed with us had already returned while we were still out searching. Thanks to his perseverance, we encountered a mother whale shark with her baby and were able to make several dives to swim alongside them. It was an emotional and unforgettable experience. Thank you, Amin.

5 out of 5