Mafia Island

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-	==Mafia Island, Tanzania Cruising Guide==	+	{{IsPartOf|Indian Ocean|Africa|East Africa|Tanzania}}
-	[[Image:imagename.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Caption<br/>''Click for larger view'']]	+	{{TOC block}}
-	==Background==	+	{{Green|*** Please remove the below item if you have provided some content material for this page ***}}
-	Historic details, etc.	+	{{YourAssistance}}
-	Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.	+	{{Infobox
		+	| lat= -7.85|lon=39.78333
		+	| name= Mafia Island
		+	| portofentry=
		+	| containsportofentry= y
		+	| zoom= 10
		+	| chartlet = y
		+	| image=
		+	| imagetext= {{Magenta|Map or Picture of Island}}
		+	| summary= '''Mafia Island''' ("Chole Shamba") is an island in Tanzania. According to the 2002 Tanzania census, the population of the Mafia District was 40,801. The economy is based on fishing, subsistence agriculture and the market in Kilindoni. The island attracts some tourists, mainly adventure scuba divers, game fishermen, and people wanting relaxation.
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		+	Kilindoni, with a population of around 12,000 is the main town of Mafia island and although there are a number of shops in the town they offer limited supplies. It is only a 1 km from Mafia Island international airport.
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		+	| news=
		+	}}
	==Charts==		==Charts==
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	''See [[Tanzania#Charts|Tanzania]]''.
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-	====Radio Nets====	+	==Weather==
-	''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''	+	''See [[Tanzania#Weather|Tanzania]]''.
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-	==Weather==	+	==Passages==
-	Local weather conditions?	+	''See [[Mozambique Channel#Route/Suggested Stopovers|Mozambique Channel]]''.
-	Sources for Weather forecasts:	+	==Islands==
		+	''See [[Tanzania#Islands|Tanzania]]''.
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		+	==Communication==
		+	{{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
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-	==Approach and Navigation==
-	Details?
-	==Check-in facilities==	+	''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
-	Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, etc.	+
-	==Ports and Popular Stops==	+	==Navigation==
-	*	+	{{Green|Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.}}
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-	====Offshore Islands====	+	==Entrance==
-	List Islands	+	[[{{PAGENAME}}]] has a port of entry/exit, Kilindoni, for Tanzania. For details ''see [[Tanzania#Entrance|Entrance: Tanzania]]''.
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-	==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==	+	==Berthing==
-	Submit Marina details.	+	There is port but there is a long pier and bridge in Kilindoni. Yachts anchor off.
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-	====Anchorages====	+	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	None.
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-	==Tourism & things to do ashore==	+	==Anchorages==
-	====Tourism====	+	{{poi | lat=-7.89163|lon=39.6479
-	List places of interest, tours, etc.	+	| type= anchorage
-	*	+	| name= Kilindoni Anchorage
		+	| altname=
		+	| portofentry= y
		+	| url=
		+	| zoom= 13
		+	| image=
		+	| imagetext=
		+	| text= Anchor in about 10 m depth at the end of the long pier.
		+	}}
-	====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====	+	{{poi | lat= -7.97069|lon=39.75458
-	*	+	| type= anchorage
		+	| name=Utende
		+	| altname=
		+	| url=
		+	| zoom= 14
		+	| image=
		+	| imagetext=
		+	| text= Anchor in 2 - 8 m depth.
		+	}}
-	====Laundry====	+	==Amenities==
-	*	+	{{tlist
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-	====Grocery & Supply Stores====	+	|header|Facilities
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-	====Eateries====	+	|Water| {{MagentaText|?}}
-	*	+	|Electricity| {{MagentaText|?}}
-	*	+	|Toilets| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Showers| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Garbage| {{MagentaText|?}}
-	====Internet/WiFi====	+	|header|Supplies
-	Available?	+	|Fuel| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Chandlers| {{MagentaText|?}}
-	====Motorbike & Car Rentals====	+	|header|Services
-	*	+	|Repairs| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Internet| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	}}
-	====Marine Stores & Facilities====	+	==Provisioning==
-	Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.	+	{{Green|Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.}}
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-	====Repairs====	+	{{mark | type= provisions |name= {{Magenta|Store name1}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | zoom={{Magenta|DD}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}}
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-	====Garbage Disposal====	+	==Eating out==
-	?	+	{{Green|Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.}}
		+	* Location1
		+	: {{mark |name= ''{{Magenta|Name}}''| type= eatingout | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | zoom={{Magenta|DD}} |text={{Magenta| description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}}
-	====Transportation====	+	==Transportation==
-	Transportation (local and/or international)	+	* There are two airlines with regular service from [[Dar es Salam]] to Mafia's Kilindoni airport and flights take about 30 minutes
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-	==Routes/Passages To/From==	+	''See also [[Tanzania#Transportation|Tanzania]]''.
-	Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.	+
-	*	+
-	==Cruiser's Friends==	+	==Tourism==
		+	====History====
		+	{{Green|Give a short history of the island.}}
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		+	====Places to Visit====
		+	With white sandy beaches, dazzling aquamarine waters and refreshingly few tourists, Mafia is often described as Zanzibar 30 years ago: a laid-back eco-alternative with no tarmac roads, few hotels, no shops, no ATMs (credit cards are accepted at the up-market lodges) which is not geared for mainstream tourism. But be warned, if you want fancy shops and a wild night-life, Mafia isn’t for you!
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		+	==Friends==
	Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.		Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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-	==Forum Discussions==	+	==Forums==
-	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)	+	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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-	====External links====	+	==Links==
-	Links to relevant websites.	+	* {{wikipedia}}
		+	* {{Wikivoyage}}
		+	* [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Tanzania/kilindoni-mafia-island Noonsite]
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-	==Personal Notes==	+	==References==
-	Personal experiences?	+	''See [[Tanzania#References|Tanzania]]''.
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		+	{{Comments}}
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-	==References & Publications==	+	{{Verified by}}
-	Publications, Guides, etc.	+	* Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) February, 2019 {{Istioploos2}}
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-	==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
-	''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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Charts

See Tanzania.

Weather

See Tanzania.

Passages

See Mozambique Channel.

Islands

See Tanzania.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Entrance

Mafia Island has a port of entry/exit, Kilindoni, for Tanzania. For details see Entrance: Tanzania.

Berthing

There is port but there is a long pier and bridge in Kilindoni. Yachts anchor off.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Amenities

Facilities
Water	?
Electricity	?
Toilets	?
Showers	?
Laundry	?
Garbage	?
Supplies
Fuel	?
Bottled gas	?
Chandlers	?
Services
Repairs	?
Internet	?
Mobile connectivity	?
Vehicle rentals	?

Provisioning

Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.

Store name1/wiki/Mafia_Island#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStore_name1.3C.2Fspan.3Eprovisions Store name1 [[Mafia Island#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddStore name1; description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Eating out

Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.

• Location1

Name/wiki/Mafia_Island#.27.27.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EName.3C.2Fspan.3E.27.27eatingout Name [[Mafia Island#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.dddName; description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Transportation

• There are two airlines with regular service from Dar es Salam to Mafia's Kilindoni airport and flights take about 30 minutes

See also Tanzania.

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the island.

Places to Visit

With white sandy beaches, dazzling aquamarine waters and refreshingly few tourists, Mafia is often described as Zanzibar 30 years ago: a laid-back eco-alternative with no tarmac roads, few hotels, no shops, no ATMs (credit cards are accepted at the up-market lodges) which is not geared for mainstream tourism. But be warned, if you want fancy shops and a wild night-life, Mafia isn’t for you!

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

• Mafia Island at the Wikipedia
• Mafia Island at the Wikivoyage
• Noonsite

References

See Tanzania.

Comments

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