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.

SOMEWHERE TO SLOW DOWN
A closer look.
Bungalows in a tropical garden overlooking Chole Bay, with a slow island rhythm and access to Mafia’s marine life.
Best time to stay
Tell us your travel dates so we can match your stay to seasonal access and the experiences in your itinerary.
Getting here
Transfers are planned around your itinerary and arrival point. We coordinate the road, boat or air connections appropriate to this property.
YOUR STAY. YOUR PACE.
Stay a little longer.
Your interests. Your companions. Your pace. Let us shape the details around you.
THOUGHTFUL DETAILS
The comforts that count.
Swimming pool
Spa
Wi-Fi access
Air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Private veranda
En-suite bathroom
Hot-water showers
BETWEEN THE SAFARI MOMENTS
A little time for you.
Island dining
Enjoy the lodge’s relaxed approach to island cuisine.
JOURNEYS
Make it part of your journey.
Journeys to pair with this stay. Your chosen property, rooms and availability are confirmed in your personal itinerary.
Wildlife at the Ocean’s Edge
Combine Saadani’s mainland coast with an unhurried stay on Mafia Island.
Price From
On request
Per person
THE SETTING
Beyond your doorstep.
Explore the destinations connected with this stay.
Mafia Island
Sheltered bays, marine life and an island stay away from the main beach circuit.




