My name is Afro. I am a local guide born on Mafia Island &
and the proud owner of Afro Whale Shark Safari.
Afro Beach Bungalows and Tours is owned and run by locals who have grown up on the Island. We look forward to showing you the best that Mafia Island has to offer. Staying here will give you a local but comfortable experience. Our facilities are basic but you have a quiet beach, beautiful sunsets every evening and warm friendly staff who are here for you.
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Swim with Whale Sharks
Swimming with whale sharks is one of the best experiences Mafia Island has to offer. We are the highest ranking tour on Tripadvisor…and for good reason!

Acitivities in Mafia Island
Diving, snorkeling, culutral tours, sandbank BBQs and the secret lagoon are just a few of the amazing things we can show you on Mafia Island

Afro Beach Bungalows
Come and stay in our beach bungalows sat on our own private stretch of beach. With beautiful sunsets, quiet and warm friendly staff.

Conservation
Afro Whale Shark is run and owned by locals. We support our local community in many ways. Read more about our work.
Testimonials
My wife and I spent part of our honeymoon on Mafia. Our first day we took a trip with Afro Whale Shark Safari. Within 20 few minutes of launch we found the shark. Afro was great at positioning the boat to ensure that we could get close to the share without having to chase it around the channel.
Whale sharks! What’s not to like. With a group of three others visiting Mafia for the whale sharks and we were not dissappointed. First boat out in the morning, good briefings and responsible use of the boats. Afro has good rapport with the researchers in the area.
We decided to do a whale shark safari as as 'once in a lifetime' experience but it ended up being a 'thrice' in a lifetime experience because once we had... read more been once, we found it hard to resist going every day for the rest of...More

November 11, 2019
We had a magical week at Afro’s bungalows, and swam with the whale sharks on every day of our 3 shark safaris. Afro and his team know where the sharks... read more will be, providing the best opportunity to see and swim with them, but at the same time they are passionate about protecting these gentle giants and ensured we didn’t endanger their well-being.
The bungalows are simple but very clean and comfortable - shout out for the super-comfy mattresses! And as for the team, we were treated like family from the moment we arrived. There isn’t a thing that this happy, smiley and amazing little team wouldn’t do to make your stay as special as possible, and anything from motorbike hire to laundry can be arranged. Thank you so much to Afro, Juma, Carmela, Messi and all the others - you made our trip so special, and we have many happy memories of the whale sharks and you all. We will definitely be back.

December 16, 2020
Did a whale shark tour with afro... pick up from hotel 30 minutes late, fine for me.... not a tour guide on board and asking a guest from norway if... read more she can do the tour, unprofessional.. stressfull atmosphere on the boat ('follow the shark, follow...More

December 12, 2019
We decided to book with Afro, because it was much cheaper than the other options. Just know that you do not sacrifice quality. (I also believe that it is better... read more to support local businesses instead of paying extra for the expat salary). The staff was...More


February 3, 2019
Great time of swimming with Whale sharks and then went to check out a dream like lagoon with upside down jelly fish. Overall staff was happy, excited to... read more teach, and as a first time snorkeler I felt so safe and taken care of. Such an...More

January 10, 2020
Went out for a second whale shark swimming excursion and decided to try this company. They also were very professional. Once arriving at their office, they sorted out... read more the equipment for everyone and then got us out to the boats. The swimming was amazing. They...More

November 24, 2019