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  Mafia Island is the largest of a small archipelago of islands and atolls and is truly a paradise in the Indian Ocean.

It is the southern most of three islands
(Pemba & Zanzibar) located just 12kms off the southern the coast of Tanzania. 130kms from Dar es Salaam, it is reachable by light aircraft in 35 minutes or 45 minutes from Zanzibar and the Selous Game Reserve.

Today Mafia is known as a beautiful Indian Ocean tropical resort that is famous for deep sea fishing and scuba diving. Aquatic life is abundant and the coral gardens are pristine due to the protection of the Mafia Island Marine Park.
  MAFIA ISLAND LODGE        
 

  The Mafia Island Lodge stands amidst tall palms on a sandy beach in Chole Bay, in the heart of the marine park near Utende village on South coast of Mafia.

40 comfortable Twin and Double beds self-contained rooms with air-conditioning are set among the coconut palms with their own veranda overlooking the bay.
Among the 40 rooms are 2 family rooms with a large living room. Hot and cold water is available 24 hours a day.

The main lodge has a relaxing atmosphere with a large open restaurant, bar and lounge area. Board games, table tennis and volleyball are also available.
Other facilities include a gift shop, laundry service, excursions, snorkeling, sailing and scuba diving.

The cuisine is continental with an emphasis on seafood. Snacks, sandwiches and bitings are also available.. A selection of alcoholic beverages, wines, beers, juices and sodas are available at the bar.

Rates (F.B)
Single Room  130$
Double Room 220$
Triple Room   290$

Transfer Airport - Hotel - Airport = 30$ per person

Price Exclusive of Marine Park Fees
10$ per person per day
     
  POLE POLE LODGE        
    The lodge Consisting of only seven roomy bungalows with wide verandas looking onto the sea built entirely out of wood and raised on stilts to ensure the maximum comfort for the guests.

Each bungalow covers 60 sq m with personalized fixtures and finishing's. The floors are made out of hard woods (afrormosia, one of the rarest and valued tropical woods), the furniture from mahogany and the door and window frames from doussi.
The beds have wooden slats and high quality spring mattresses. All linen is imported from Italy. Bathrooms have double wash basins, king-size showers, bidets and toilets

Rates (F.B)
Bungalow Suite 240$ per person.

High Season Supplement 35$ per night.

Price Exclusive of Marine Park Fees
10$ per person per day
     
  KINASI LODGE        
    Accommodation is provided in separate cottages that are widely spaced for total privacy.

We are able to accommodate 28 guests as follows:
A suite with upstairs bedroom, air conditioning, stereo, mini-bar and lounge, verandahs and terraces

A family bungalow with two bedrooms sharing a bathroom (also suitable for triple or two singles)

-Eight cottages with very large double beds

-Ten cottages with large single beds (twin/double, as beds can be moved together)

All cottages are ensuite with hot water and have ample hanging space, a desk and chair, verandah chairs and table, double chaise (for full relaxation), full-length mirror, ceiling fan for cool air and power outlets in the bathroom for hair dryers and electric shavers. The cottages have walk-in mosquito nets that cover the beds completely, and have been designed for through-ventilation and coolness in all seasons.

Cuisine is a mixture of European and Eastern with an emphasis on seafood, fresh local produce, grills and home-made condiments; Swahili night is a feature each week

 

     
                   
 
 

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