Seven bungalow suites, perfectly blended with the surrounding tropical garden, overlook the infinite hues of blue of Chole Bay, the core of Mafia Island Marine Park. Raised on stilts, each unit has a private veranda with a Zanzibari bed for those essential afternoon siestas. Indoors, the bedlinen has been imported from Italy, the bathrooms have double basins and the showers are king-sized. Gauzy drapes hang at the windows. Beyond, there are endless views to the horizon
Pole Pole, considered one of the most exclusive eco-resorts in the world, is renowned for its great cuisine, unpretentious and laid-back atmosphere, 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. With a touch of style.
Pole Pole Resort is located in the Chole Bay area, near Utende village on the southeast coast of the Mafia Island Marine Park. It lies on the beach, within a tropical garden, overlooking a spectacular view of the Mafia Archipelago and the Indian Ocean.
ACCOMMODATION - 7 ‘Luxury bungalows’ elegant and spacious, are set among the coconut palms overlooking the bay.The
rooms are furnished with carved and antique pieces. Twin and double beds are available and an extra bed can be provided. Two bungalows are ‘family’ type with two rooms separated by the bathroom and a small corridor for privacy.The large private verandahs are furnished with a Zanzibari bed, chairs, table and an armchair. Each bungalow is self-contained, the bathroom is spacious and comfortable.There are two ceiling fans, one on the verandah and one in the bedroom above the bed. We are a low environmental impact resort with a state-of-the-art phyto-purification plant which is a special process of treating astewater to prevent environmental pollution.
DINING, BAR & LOUNGE - Ethnic décor.The cuisine is a combination of diverse culinary traditions and cultures, with an Italian style touch of class. Swahili dinners are served once a week or on request. The resort caters for special dietary requirements whenever possible. Most of the food we serve is organically grown and bought on the island to help fishermen and farmers benefit from tourism development. A selection of alcoholic beverages, wines, beers, juices and cold drinks are always available at the bar. The bar remains open until all guests have retired. The ice served with drinks is safe and drinkable.
LIBRARY - Books, magazines and articles about nature, archeology, history, anthropology, wildlife, underwater life and photographs and diving information are available. Playing cards and board games are also available.
MASSAGE - You can enjoy a relaxing body massage using essential oils either on the beach or in the comfort of your
own room. Our masseuse has been trained in lymphatic drainage style massage at an aromatherapy massage studio in Dar es Salaam. Manicure and pedicure are also available.
OTHER SERVICES
• Laundry service is available and complimentary.
• Beach kitenge or local cloth, are provided for your use on the boats and on the beach.
• Hot and cold water available 24 hours.
• A hair dryer can be borrowed from the reception.
• A few useful items (shampoo, suntan lotions, sanitary absorbents, Kodak films etc.) as well as local fabrics, carvings and beach items are for sale at the bar & restaurant .
• VISA and Mastercard credit cards are accepted (authorisation costs are involved)
• A safety box is available and located at the reception.
THE MARINE PARK - 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 dwarf 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. Mafia Island Marine Park was established as the first Marine Park in Tanzania and covers a surface of 821 km2.
