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.
It was an Amazing experience, truly eye opening. Afro and his Team were professionals and knew where to look to find the whalesharks.
Also stayes in the Bungalows, great... read more value for money and excellent food. Not to mention the staff, really felt like home.

July 3, 2021
Great experience. Saw the sharks and the guides made us feel very comfortable throughout. Would definitely recommend to others. Go for it!


November 30, 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
I’m sure that this trip would be really good if the conditions were fine. We went out two times for five hours each time, spending a hundred dollars each and... read more experienced only very rough sea in a nutshell type of boat, got completely soaked, and...More


January 25, 2019
A group of women from the UK, Ireland and Australia spent 9-10 days going out daily with Afros team, searching and swimming with whale sharks.....in the first 2 days we... read more spotted about 10-15....a mind blowing experience. Afros team are organised, helpful and so so so...More


January 17, 2019
Great experience with Afro and his team.
they were caring so much about us and let us feel amazing.
we saw the whale sharks and had a super tour.
Birte/... read more Pablo ( Escobar )

September 8, 2020