Pole Pole

Seven bungalow suites are subtly blended into a surrounding tropical landscape. Their verandas overlook Chole Bay’s infinite palette of blues, at the heart of Mafia Island Marine Park, with breathtaking views of surrounding islands.

Twin and double bungalows are furnished with carved and antique pieces. The large private verandas are provided with handcrafted wooden furniture. Each unit is self-contained with a spacious and comfortable bathroom. Two bungalows are ‘family’ type with two rooms separated by the bathroom and a small corridor for privacy.

Pole Pole’s cuisine, highly praised by the widely international clientele, reflects diverse culinary and cultural influences, combining an Italian touch of class with local flavours and ingredients. Fresh fish and seafood daily, homemade pasta and ice cream, Swahili dinners and tropical fruits and vegetables are enjoyed by our guests in the intimate atmosphere of the restaurant.

Activities

Pole Pole organizes a variety of activities and excursions: by boat, by 4x4 car and by foot. But you can also relax by the pool.
The Marine Park offers exquisite sites for scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing and the occasion of visiting the local villages. Boat excursions and picnics in isolated islets, sandbanks or islands are arranged daily in accordance with the tidal patterns. In addition to the wonders of its reefs that make it a world-class diving destination, Mafia Island hosts the rare pleasure of swimming with whale sharks.

Scuba Diving

The sister company of Pole Pole, Mafia Island Sea Point, offers diving courses in English, French and Italian. With three instructors and two dive masters, it is likely one of the best-staffed PADI-affiliated dive centres in Tanzania.