Mafia Island Lodge is a rustic beach resort on the jewel-like Mafia Island, off the north coast of Tanzania. The island falls within a protected marine reserve, with the Rufiji River Delta to the west, in a spectacular Indian Ocean setting renowned for fantastic scuba diving and deep-sea fishing. Accommodation is comfortable and charmingly simple, with a number of thatched bungalow-style rooms beneath coconut palms, overlooking a wide stretch of golden beach. It has a friendly feel and much slower pace of life than many of the larger tourist destinations; a great choice for a carefree beach getaway.
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The bungalow-style rooms are spread out in beautiful tropical gardens, beneath palm trees overlooking the beach. They have a simple, uncluttered feel, with cool, white-washed interiors and jungle-inspired fabrics as accents. The standard rooms and larger, superior rooms have comfortable twin or double beds, practical wooden furnishings, and private garden patios. Two family suites, with two interconnecting rooms and a shared bathroom, can accommodate five guests each. All have air conditioning, mosquito nets, and en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Basecamp Eco-resort Mafia Island can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Tanzania trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Tanzania trips featuring Basecamp Eco-resort Mafia Island or get advice and suggestions from one of our Tanzania specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Basecamp Eco-resort Mafia Island start from around $80, or US$80, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
A barefoot beach break with some of the world’s best diving and a good selection of eco-chic lodges.
