Pole Pole Bungalows, Mafia Island, Tanzania

Pole Pole Bungalows, Mafia Island, Tanzania

A Luxury Lodge or Hotel in Tanzania

Pole Pole Bungalows Outdoors
Location Mafia Island, Tanzania
Starting from US$ 290 Per Person Per Night

Camp Details

5.0 / 51 rating

Pole Pole is located in the Chole Bay area, near Utende village on the southeast coast of the Mafia Island Marine Park. It lies on the beach, within a tropical garden, overlooking a spectacular view of the Mafia Archipelago and the Indian Ocean.

Pole Pole, considered one of the most exclusive eco-resorts in the world, is renowned for its great cuisine, unpretentious and laid-back atmosphere, and warm but discrete hospitality. Balancing luxury with respect for local culture and environment, it is the perfect place to relax after a safari, and the ideal base for exploring the underwater wonders of Mafia Island. With a touch of style!

Seven luxury bungalow suites, elegant and spacious, are set among the coconut palms overlooking the bay. The rooms are furnished with carved and antique pieces, and both twin and double beds are available. Two bungalows are family suites, containing two rooms separated by a shared bathroom and a small corridor for privacy. The large private verandas are furnished with a Zanzibari day-bed, chairs and a coffee table. All bungalows are self-contained, and all have ceiling fans to keep them cool.

WHY CHOOSE POLE POLE BUNGALOWS?

  • The cuisine is a combination of diverse culinary traditions and cultures, with an Italian touch of class.
  • The activities in the marine park are: scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing and visiting the local villages.
  • Examples of most kinds of tropical marine habitat occur here, including exposed fringing reefs, rock walls, soft coral and algae-dominated reefs.

Pole Pole Bungalows Rates, Activities & Amenities

Rates
YearSeasonTypeRates
2026 1 Sept-30 Sept; 16 Nov-19 Dec; 16 Feb-14 Jul Double Occupancy US $ 290
2026 15 Jul - 31 Aug; 1 Oct - 15 Nov; 20 Dec - 15 Feb Double Occupancy US $ 325

Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.

Inclusions

Pole Pole Bungalows rates include:

• 3 meals and early morning tea
• Transfers to and from Mafia airport
• One daily boat excursion in Chole Bay. The daily boat excursion can comprise any one of the following, depending on tides, weather, and availability: Snorkeling (incl. snorkel equipment); Chole Island (excl. $5 village levy); Kua Ruins; Juani Channel; Fisherman Island; Marimbani Sandbank; Sunset Cruise . Tea, coffee, and bottled water included.
• Laundry (2 items per person per day)

Child Policy

Children 10 years and above are welcome at Pole Pole Bungalows.

Activities
Game Drives
Night Drives
Guided Walks
Canoeing
Boating
Horseback Riding
Cultural Activities
Hot-air Ballooning
Fishing
Cycling
City Tours
Hiking / Trekking
Beach
Marine Activities
Golf
Chimp Trekking
Gorilla Trekking
Birding
Cycling
Amenities
Eco-Friendly
WiFi
Mobile Network
Air-Conditioning
Laundry
Heater
Swimming Pool
Restaurant
Bar
Spa
Gym
Conference Room
Credit Card
24-hour Security
Library
Wheelchair
Fan
Running Water
Electricity
Safe

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