Pole Pole Bungalow Resort, Tanzania


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.

Location

Pole Pole Bungalow Resort is approximately 30 miles off the Tanzanian coast, about 30 minutes by air from Dar es Salaam and 45 minutes from the Selous Game Reserve and Zanzibar Island. Mafia is reachable by light aircraft only. The resort is a 20 minute drive from Kilindoni, the main village and airstrip.

Highlights

  • 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.

Facilities

Facilities available at Pole Pole Bungalow Resort include:

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Massage centre
  • PADI dive centre
  • Library and laundry

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.

Meal Basis

Full Board

Child Policy

Children are welcome at Pole Pole Bungalow Resort

Accommodation

Pole Pole Bungalow Resort offers 7 luxury bungalow suites.

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Customer Review

Honeymoon to South Africa and United Arab Emirates during November 2011

South Africa Review

Majestic country with so much to do but with the option to relax as much as you wanted. I've been all over the world and would definitely recommend SA

Rated...

Signed:

Mr Colum Campbell

Zanzibar Factfile

Timezone:
EAT (UTC+3)
Language:
English, Swahili
Currency:
Zanzibarn Shilling
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
9 hours from Europe
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