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Mafia Island weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Jan
85°F 29°C
77°F 25°C
3 in 8 cm
Feb
86°F 30°C
76°F 24°C
2 in 5 cm
Mar
84°F 28°C
75°F 23°C
5 in 13 cm
Apr
82°F 27°C
74°F 23°C
11 in 27 cm
May
83°F 28°C
70°F 21°C
7 in 18 cm
Jun
81°F 27°C
69°F 20°C
2 in 4 cm

Extended Forecast
Saturday
2 Jan
Hi:
84°F 28°C
Lo:
80°F 26°C
Sunday
3 Jan
Hi:
84°F 28°C
Lo:
80°F 26°C
Monday
4 Jan
Hi:
84°F 28°C
Lo:
82°F 27°C
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Traveller Reviews on Mafia Island

“Beautiful, quiet spot”

Pole Pole

5 of 5 stars
ciaoamy
San Francisco, California
26 Nov 2009

My husband and I visited the Pole Pole lodge almost two years ago and loved it. It was the perfect end to our three week-long trip to Tanzania and Rwanda. We dove nearly every day, ate very well, and enjoyed the laid-back nature of the resort. The size is perfect- small and intimate and we got to know some of... more

“Beautiful bungalows, good service and ok food - but hiccups with exursions...”

Pole Pole

4 of 5 stars
Dane-in-Tanzania
Dar es Salaam
11 Nov 2009

First I have to say that Mafia is my favorite Tanzania destination! Last weekend, I went back to the island for the second time and loved it just as much as the first time. First time I went, I stayed at Mafia Island Lodge. This time, at Pole Pole. Pole Pole is much more luxurious than Mafia Island lodge and... more

“Diving - dinning and relaxing...”

Shamba Kilole Lodge

5 of 5 stars
PepicGeneva
Geneva
4 Nov 2009

When we first saw Shamba Kilole resort looking for a dive instructor, we were delighted by the very nice setting and refreshing main lodge. After a quick look to the lodges (very cosy and agreable) we decided to stay 6 days to give a great end to our 3 weeks Tanzanian Tour. And it was a good idea! Francesca and... more

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