There is more to Mafia than whale sharks and snorkelling. I wanted to have a look around the island. I decided that I should walk towards Kilindoni town from the resort, a distance of a few kilometres. I set off down the beach and then entered the fishing village past long bright green fish drying… Read More »
Everywhere across the country are election posters for the CCM and opposition parties. The whole place has become a giant billboard covered in yellow and green or purple posters. Mafia Island is no different. A few days after the election I walked to Kilindoni, the main town on the island, to see the market and… Read More »
I had always considered Mafia Island to be too expensive for me, preferring instead the cheaper option of Zanzibar. I was pleasantly surprised when my Turkish friend told me the deal she had got with Butiama Beach Resort for three nights and the flight was very cheap for residents so there was no excuse. The… Read More »