Mafia Island · Chole Bay, Tanzania

Pole Pole Bungalows

Bungalows in a tropical garden overlooking Chole Bay, with a slow island rhythm and access to Mafia’s marine life.

A closer look

Bungalows in a tropical garden overlooking Chole Bay, with a slow island rhythm and access to Mafia’s marine life.

Stay here as part of a journey through Mafia Island · Chole Bay, with time to enjoy the setting as well as the surrounding destination.

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Getting here

Transfers are planned around your itinerary and arrival point. We coordinate the road, boat or air connections appropriate to this property.

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A few moments to look forward to

Chole Bay

Overlook the sheltered waters of Chole Bay.

Garden bungalows

Stay in a bungalow amongst tropical gardens.

Island dining

Enjoy the lodge’s relaxed approach to island cuisine.

Room to make yourself at home.

Bungalow

A private place to rest between the experiences in your itinerary. Your travel specialist will help select the room arrangement that suits your party.

The thoughtful details.

Chole Bay

Garden bungalows

Island dining

A glimpse of what awaits

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Island

Tanzania

Mafia Island

A quieter Indian Ocean escape, with marine life, island history and sheltered coastal scenery.

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A journey with this stay in mind

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7 Days

6 nights

Wildlife at the Ocean’s Edge

Tanzania · Indian Ocean

Combine Saadani’s mainland coast with an unhurried stay on Mafia Island.

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Per person

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