About This Spot
Mafia Island is Tanzania's flagship whale shark site. Encounters are most reliable from October to March near Kilindoni Bay, although research shows year-round residency with lower detectability outside the main season.
Best Months to Visit
See Whale Shark in Mafia Island (Kilindoni Bay). Best months: January, December, February (up to 80% sighting chance). Watching, Snorkeling, Swimming. Plan your wildlife trip with Fauneya.
- January: 80%
- December: 75%
- February: 70%
- November: 70%
- October: 60%
- March: 40%
- April: 30%
