THINGS TO DO ON Mafia Island Indian Ocean under water paradise!

Chole island, once at a crossroads of a major trade route is now con- sidered a place where one can take a glance back in time. Chole Island is one of the smallest of the islands that comprise the Mafia Archiepelago and is located just across the channel from us. Chole is around one kilo- metre long and half a kilometre wide and bursting at the seams with nature. Mangrove forests, baobab and palm trees are a few examples of the vibrant flora that can be found growing on this magical Island. 

Nestled amongst the overgrown forests in the South of Juani are a set of ruins, the last remnants of the ancient city of Kua dating back to the arly 12th century. Kua is an identified archaeological site which still has no firm reasoning as to why all of a sudden the civilisation ceased to exist, although there are various legends. The destruction of Kua is said to have been by the sultan’s enemies, the Sakalava tribe from Madagascar during the fifteenth century. 

The blue lagoon is a long channel linking the huge inland bay
with the open sea that bisects the southern point of Juani. At the end of the channel is an enormous nat- ural infinity pool whose level varies according to the tides. 

This ex9w cursion is the perfect late afternoon ad- venture suitable for every- one. 

The journey to the channel itself takes 30 minutes from our beach and boasts stunning views of the south- ern section of 

the archipelago.