Pole Pole Bungalow Resort, Tanzania

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Pole Pole Bungalow Resort comprises of seven bungalow suites, perfectly blended with the surrounding tropical garden, overlooking Chole Bay, the core of Mafia Island Marine Park. 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 and respect for local culture and environment it is the perfect place to relax after a safari and the ideal base for exploring the underwater wanders of Mafia Island. Mafia has so far escaped the invasion of mass tourism as building has been restricted to three tourist lodges with a combined bed capacity of 120.

  • The Mafia Archipelago and the delta of the Rufiji River form one of the most interesting marine ecosystems and coral reefs in the world. The area has a high bio-diversity and is considered an important habitat for endangered species. There are over 400 species of fish. On land the rich vegetation is dominated by large palm groves, baobabs, mangroves and fruit trees. The wildlife is extremely varied; monkeys, small antelopes, wild pigs, bushbabies as well as a small colony of elusive hippos. There are also countless types of birds. The warm, safe waters of the inland bays and lagoons are a paradise for both expert and beginner scuba divers as well as those simply wishing to snorkel.
Accommodation:
7 luxury bungalow suites
Activities:
scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing and visiting local villages. The lodge also organises boat excursions and picnics to isolated islets, sandbanks or islands. There are also dive courses and excursions by 4x4 car across the island through villages to the northern tip of the island and its lighthouse.
Facilities:
  • restaurant,
  • bar,
  • massage centre,
  • PADI dive centre,
  • library and laundry
Meal Basis:
Full Board
Child Policy:
Children are welcome at Pole Pole Bungalow Resort

Client Comments

Every day there was something new and exciting to see. We saw all of the Big 5 and many other animals and beautiful birds. Highlights included: 2 cheetahs stalking, sprinting and catching a gazelle; zebra on migration; 3 lionesses stalking the zebra; a lioness with a fresh kill being roared away by a big lion; lion cubs playing; a leopard lazing in a tree; a floc... more
Jean Gilardi and Annabel Shearer Northern Circuit March 2008

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