Mafia Island's history goes back to 8th century. The island once played a major role in ancient trade, between the people of Far East and mainland Tanzania. Cashew nut trees, and coconut palm, cover large part of the island.
Mafia is also a large grower of papayas and mangos.
People of the island are very calm, tolerant and friendly ever. It is a really a good idea to visit Mafia Island after safari, just to relax and enjoy the sea breeze . The major attraction is deep diving, snorkeling and fishing. The area is well suited for snorkeling which needs the depth of at least 3 to 6 meters of water. Most tourists visit this island specifically for these kinds of activities.