Mafia Island draws
divers and snorkelers from around the world to the undersea world protected by
the Mafia Island Marine Park. The best months for diving are October to March
but the best weather on Mafia Island is May to October, March and April are
months of heavy rain. Mafia Island Marine Park has excellent coral gardens, an
abundant variety of fish and a relaxed diving atmosphere. Countless birds and
over 400 species of fish can be seen in the area. Mafia Island is also a
traditional breeding site for the green turtle, which are unfortunately close
to extinction.
Mafia is also a
desirable location for deep-sea fishing, especially tuna, marlin, sailfish and
other big-game fish.
This island paradise
first saw settlers in the 8th or 9th C, but Mafia became a more important
settlement during the 12th to 14th C when it held a key position in the East African
trading routes.
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