Visitor Guide

WHAT TO SEE?

  • Corals gardens (soft and hard Corals)
  • Dolphins
  • Whale sharks (the largest Fish in the world)
  • Migratory Birds
  • Largest Land crabs in the world (coconut crabs)
  • Migratory Humpback and sperm Whales
  • Sea turtle hutchings

WHAT TO DO

  • Swimming with the largest fish in the world (whale sharks)
  • Scuba diving
  • Night camping
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Sport fishing in Marine Parks
  • Bird watching
  • Nature Trails Walks
  • Sailing
  • Wind surfing

HOW TO REACH MPAs

MAFIA ISLAND MARINE PARK AND ITS 3 RESERVES

  • Accessible by flight from Dar es Salaam airport 120km south - East of Dar es salaam. Boats are available at Utende.

DAR ES SALAAM MARINE RERSERVE SYSTEMS SEVEN ISLAND

  • Can be reached through boats from Dar es salaam Msasani Slip way,Berinda hotel (North),Whitesand Hotel(North),Kibo beach(North) and Kipepeo (South).

TANGA COELACANTH MARINE PARKS AND RESERVES

  • Accessible by boats available at Tanga Yatch Club, visiting Maziwe Reserve requires a car 52km south, where boats are available at Pangani and Ushongo.

MNAZIBAY RUVUMA ESTUARY MARINE PARK

  • The Park is in Mtwara region-south of Tanzania 45km from Mtwara town