Mafia Island

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		+	{{Infobox
		+	| lat= -7.85|lon=39.78333
		+	| name= Mafia Island
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		+	| 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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	==Charts==		==Charts==
-	; {{MagentaText|Source}}	+	''See [[Tanzania#Charts|Tanzania]]''.
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	==Weather==		==Weather==
-	{{Green|Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.}}	+	''See [[Tanzania#Weather|Tanzania]]''.
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	==Passages==		==Passages==
-	{{Green|List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.}}	+	''See [[Mozambique Channel#Route/Suggested Stopovers|Mozambique Channel]]''.
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	==Islands==		==Islands==
-	{{Green|This section does not apply for many islands, remove it if this is the case for this particular. You may, however, list ismall islands adjacent to this one or list one or two of its neighbors.}}	+	''See [[Tanzania#Islands|Tanzania]]''.
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	==Communication==		==Communication==
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	==Navigation==		==Navigation==
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	==Entrance==		==Entrance==
-	{{Green|If there is '''no''' ''port of entry'' in the island '''omit''' this section.}}	+	[[{{PAGENAME}}]] has a port of entry/exit, Kilindoni, for Tanzania. For details ''see [[Tanzania#Entrance|Entrance: Tanzania]]''.
-	{{Green|If there is a ''port of entry'' submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.}}	+	==Berthing==
		+	There is port but there is a long pier and bridge in Kilindoni. Yachts anchor off.
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	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===		===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
-	Submit Marina details.	+	None.
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	==Anchorages==		==Anchorages==
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	{{poi | lat=-7.89163|lon=39.6479
-	*	+	| type= anchorage
-	*	+	| name= Kilindoni  Anchorage
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		+	| portofentry= y
		+	| url=
		+	| zoom= 13
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		+	| text= Anchor in about 10 m depth at the end of the long pier.
		+	}}
-	==Yacht Repairs and Services==	+	{{poi | lat= -7.97069|lon=39.75458
-	{{GreenText|List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections ('''Marine Stores''',  & '''Repairs/Yards''', & '''Fuel, Water, & Electricity'''.}}	+	| type= anchorage
		+	| name=Utende
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		+	| url=
		+	| zoom= 14
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		+	| text= Anchor in 2 - 8 m depth.
		+	}}
-	====Marine Stores====	+	==Amenities==
-	{{GreenText|Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.}}	+	{{tlist
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-	====Repairs/Yards====	+	|header|Facilities
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-	====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====	+	|Water| {{MagentaText|?}}
-	; Fuel	+	|Electricity| {{MagentaText|?}}
-	: {{MagentaText|Give details on fuel}}	+	|Toilets| {{MagentaText|?}}
-	; Water	+	|Showers| {{MagentaText|?}}
-	: {{MagentaText|Give details on water}}	+	|Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}}
-	; Electricity	+	|Garbage| {{MagentaText|?}}
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-	==Things to do Ashore==	+	|header|Supplies
-	====Tourism====	+	|Fuel| {{MagentaText|?}}
-	{{GreenText|List places of interest, tours, etc.}}	+	|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}
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-	====Grocery & Supply Stores====	+	|header|Services
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		+	|Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}}
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-	====Laundry====	+	==Eating out==
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-	====Motorbike & Car Rentals====	+	==Transportation==
-	*	+	* 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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-	====Garbage Disposal====	+	''See also [[Tanzania#Transportation|Tanzania]]''.
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-	====Transportation====	+	==Tourism==
-	{{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}}	+	====History====
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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!
	==Friends==		==Friends==
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		+	* [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Tanzania/kilindoni-mafia-island Noonsite]
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	==References==		==References==
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		+	* Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) February, 2019 {{Istioploos2}}
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Charts

See Tanzania.

Weather

See Tanzania.

Passages

See Mozambique Channel.

Islands

See Tanzania.

Communication

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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.

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