Mafia Island lies approximately 25 kilometers off the Tanzanian coast, 130 kilometers from Dar es Salaam which takes approximately 35 minutes by air and 45 minutes from the Selous Game Reserve and Zanzibar Island. Mafia is reachable by light aircraft only. The resort is a 20 minute drive from Kilindoni, the main village and the airstrip and transfers can be arranged by Mafia Lodge.

Mafia Island Lodge is closed during the rainy season months of April to June, and open between July and March.

One can enjoy the beauty of Mafia even in the space of a weekend but generally, our guests spend at least 4 to 5 days. If you would like to enjoy all the aquatic activities and inland excursions, we recommend you to stay between 5 and10 days. If you intend to do a scuba diving course for beginners or advanced, 5 dedicated days are required.