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 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
Within 5 minutes we found a male whaleshark Best saltwater experience I ever had !! The guide Popo is the best

February 8, 2020
I would highly recommend this accommodation for anyone traveling to mafia! the staff really went above and beyond to make our experience special. they offer excursions to go see the... read more whale sharks. the staff did they’re absolute best to give us the most amazing whale...More

November 25, 2019
.......................................When you come to these islands .............................................above the palms is silence ................................................on tree tops lots of fruits .......................................koroshos, coconuts with big roots. .............................................hardly a breath and already, .............................................falls a... read more sweet smelling heady ................................................cashew fruit at your feet .................................................softly ripe, ready to eat. .....................................................while wind is...More


December 2, 2018
Afro and his team were simply the best! Super experienced and skilled in spotting the whale sharks and very knowledgeable and sensitive to the correct procedures and ways... read more of swimming with these beautiful creatures. All the guys on the boat, Hamisi, Yusuf and Ali were...More


February 15, 2019
We spent a week out with Afro’s team and spotted Whale Sharks every day! We were fortunate enough to swim with them daily, and even had a few pods of... read more dolphins join us one day - incredible!! Afro and his team are professional and eco-conscious...More


February 15, 2019