Budget
Mafia Island
Whale Shark Lodge
A simple, welcoming lodge near Kilindoni, a handy base for whale-shark snorkelling on a budget.
Destination guide
Mafia Island
Whale sharks, Tanzania's first marine park and a diver's slow paradise
Where to stay
Places to stay
Budget
Mid-range
Mafia Island
Butiama Beach Lodge
A relaxed beachfront lodge close to the airport and Kilindoni, good for diving and whale-shark trips.
Mid-range
Mafia Island
Mafia Island Lodge
The island's largest lodge, set above Chole Bay within the marine park with its own dive centre.
Luxury
Mafia Island
Chole Mjini Lodge
An atmospheric, off-grid eco-lodge of tree houses among the ruins of tiny Chole island.
Luxury
Mafia Island
Pole Pole Bungalow Resort
An intimate, low-key luxury retreat of bungalows on Chole Bay, focused on diving and quiet relaxation.