Tanzania: The (deceptive?) calm of mafia island
A photographer and sailor, Jonathan is such a talented individual, that in each edition we offer him “carte blanche” to inspire us…
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Publié le
25/07/2022
Par
Jonathan Jagot
Numéro :
185
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The sky looks as though it’s on fire over the Tanzanian horizon. The dhows reach their island after a day of fishing in the calm waters not far from Mafia Island. For me, Tanzania was a stopover that was full of surprises. As much for its local encounters, its landscapes and its islands - without forgetting the interior. The anchorages are numerous and atypical. Unfortunately, tourism has overwhelmed some islands like Zanzibar, or cities such as Dar Es Salaam. As soon as you get ashore, the crew of a multihull becomes a walking wallet. I have witnessed people asking for money far too many time…
