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+ | | 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== | ||
- | + | ''See [[Tanzania#Charts|Tanzania]]''. | |
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- | == | + | ==Weather== |
- | '' | + | ''See [[Tanzania#Weather|Tanzania]]''. |
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- | == | + | ==Passages== |
- | + | ''See [[Mozambique Channel#Route/Suggested Stopovers|Mozambique Channel]]''. | |
- | + | ==Islands== | |
+ | ''See [[Tanzania#Islands|Tanzania]]''. | ||
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+ | ==Communication== | ||
+ | {{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}} | ||
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- | + | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | |
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- | == | + | ==Navigation== |
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- | ==== | + | ==Entrance== |
- | + | [[{{PAGENAME}}]] has a port of entry/exit, Kilindoni, for Tanzania. For details ''see [[Tanzania#Entrance|Entrance: Tanzania]]''. | |
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- | == | + | ==Berthing== |
- | + | There is port but there is a long pier and bridge in Kilindoni. Yachts anchor off. | |
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- | === | + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== |
- | + | None. | |
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- | == | + | ==Anchorages== |
- | ==== | + | {{poi | lat=-7.89163|lon=39.6479 |
- | + | | type= anchorage | |
- | + | | name= Kilindoni Anchorage | |
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+ | | portofentry= y | ||
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+ | | text= Anchor in about 10 m depth at the end of the long pier. | ||
+ | }} | ||
- | ==== | + | {{poi | lat= -7.97069|lon=39.75458 |
- | + | | type= anchorage | |
+ | | name=Utende | ||
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+ | | zoom= 14 | ||
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+ | | text= Anchor in 2 - 8 m depth. | ||
+ | }} | ||
- | ==== | + | ==Amenities== |
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- | + | |header|Facilities | |
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- | + | |Water| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
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+ | |Showers| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Garbage| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
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- | + | |Fuel| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
+ | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Chandlers| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
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- | + | |Repairs| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
+ | |Internet| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
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- | == | + | ==Provisioning== |
- | + | {{Green|Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.}} | |
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- | ==== | + | {{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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- | ==== | + | ==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== | |
- | + | * 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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- | + | ''See also [[Tanzania#Transportation|Tanzania]]''. | |
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- | == | + | ==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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- | == | + | ==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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- | == | + | ==Links== |
- | + | * {{wikipedia}} | |
+ | * {{Wikivoyage}} | ||
+ | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Tanzania/kilindoni-mafia-island Noonsite] | ||
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- | == | + | ==References== |
- | + | ''See [[Tanzania#References|Tanzania]]''. | |
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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.
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.
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
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
Kilindoni Anchorage
Amenities
Facilities | |
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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 [[Mafia Island#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.
- Location1
- Name [[Mafia Island#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd 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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Verified by
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