Afro’s local destination guide

Mafia Island Gallery — Whale Sharks, Beaches & Island Life

Explore Mafia Island through photographs of whale sharks, lagoons, sandbanks, hippos and island heritage.

A glimpse of Mafia through Afro’s photo collection. Browse the photos below and choose an experience to make part of your own visit.

**Island wetlands from above**Photos supplied by Afro · Memories by Marleen

**A quiet moment by the lagoon**Photos supplied by Afro · Memories by Marleen

**Exploring the lagoon**Photos supplied by Afro · Memories by Marleen

**Island heritage ruins**Photos supplied by Afro · Memories by Marleen

**A lagoon surrounded by forest**Photos supplied by Afro · Memories by Marleen

**A hippo in the water**Photos supplied by Afro · Memories by Marleen

**Discovering island wetlands**Photos supplied by Afro · Memories by Marleen

**A sandbank escape**Photos supplied by Afro · Memories by Marleen

**Room to wander**Photos supplied by Afro · Memories by Marleen

**An island afternoon on the water**Photos supplied by Afro · Memories by Marleen

**A closer view of a hippo**Photos supplied by Afro · Memories by Marleen

**Green forest, clear water**Photos supplied by Afro · Memories by Marleen

**Face to face with a whale shark**Whale shark photograph supplied by Afro.

**The whale shark’s spotted pattern**Whale shark photograph supplied by Afro.

**An ocean perspective**Whale shark photograph supplied by Afro.

**Beach days with Afro**From Afro’s existing website photo collection.

**Whale shark in the blue**From Afro’s existing website photo collection.

**Life around the island**From Afro’s existing website photo collection.

Tap a photo to browse the gallery in a larger view. Photos supplied by Afro, including photography by Memories by Marleen. Browse with the arrows or your keyboard; close the viewer to return to the collection.

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Explore practical local guides, compare experiences and choose the right base for your visit.

Islands, Beaches & Attractions ↗Mafia Island Hippo Tour ↗Mafia Island Photo Gallery ↗Things to Do on Mafia Island ↗Swimming with Whale Sharks ↗Mafia Island Hotels & Where to Stay ↗Mafia Island Flights & Travel ↗Mafia Island Diving ↗Mafia Island Packages & Holidays ↗Best Time to Visit Mafia Island ↗Mafia Island History ↗Whale Shark Conservation ↗Mafia Island Marine Park ↗Chole Bay & Utende ↗Kilindoni Travel Guide ↗

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