Mafia is an archipelago of islands at the mouth of the Rufiji river delta, composed of Mafia Island, Jibondo, Juani and Chole. Visitors today find essentially rural farming and fishing communities whose day to day lives continue in much the same pattern as has been traditional for centuries. The Island forms part of the coral reef protecting the coast of Tanzania. The island is the meeting place of large oceanic fish and the the vast variety of fish common to the Indian Ocean coral reefs. There are over 400 species of fish in the park. The Park is a paradise for both expert scuba divers as well as those wishing to snorkel or sail.

Mafia Island Lodge
40 comfortable rooms are set among the coconut palms with their own veranda overlooking the bay. They are all self-contained with air conditioning. Twin and double beds are available. Among the 40 rooms there are 2 family rooms with a large living room. Hot and cold water is available 24 hours a day. The main lodge has a relaxing atmosphere with a large open restaurant, bar with pool table and lounge area. Board games, table tennis and volleyball are also available.  Mafia Island Lodge is closed during the rainy season months of April to June, and open between July and March.

Chole Mjini Eco Lodge
The only lodge on Chole Island in Chole Bay, Mafia Island Marine Park. An incredible design of unique tree houses built high amongst the baobab trees. Chole Mjini Eco-Lodge is set on a tiny islet called Chole. Chole is a historical Mecca having architectural ruins built by Shirazis from Persia, Khoja Ismaili Asians, Omani Arabs, and some with German modifications. There is no electricity on Chole so it’s important to note no television, no air-conditioning and no fax or email facilities available to guests. The lodge is an incredible experience with unique environmentally friendly designs but it has a rustic desert island feel throughout. The accommodation is built intellectually and literally inside baobab trees and resonates a true ecological perspective.There is an upstairs bar with sea views and the downstairs lounge area has a wide range of games, magazines, reference books and novels.

Kinasi Lodge
This is a small, private lodge situated in a coconut and cashew plantation facing Chole Bay on Mafia Island. The bungalows have been constructed in rendered concrete block, with palm-leaf (makuti) roofs, and concrete foundations and floors. All Kinasi cottages are ensuite with hot water and have ample hanging space, a desk and chair, verandah chairs and table, double chaise (for full relaxation), full-length mirror, ceiling fan for cool air and power outlets in the bathroom for hair dryers and electric shavers. The cottages have walk-in mosquito nets that cover the beds completely, and have been designed for through-ventilation and coolness in all seasons.

The Pole Pole Resort
This resort at Mafia Island's Marine Park is a new kind of resort. Consisting of only seven bungalows, our island home promises personal attention and service. "Pole Pole" means "take it easy" in Swahili. Situated in the Utende area of Mafia, the resort is Archipelago's main base. It is set in a shady, breezy spot facing a sea of the deepest blue and looking over at the islands of Chole, Juani and Jibondo. Owned and operated by a young Italian couple, Pole Pole Resort is a new kind of luxury travel experience that combines the principles of ecotourism, a small resort setting and one of the most pristine and exotic environments in the world. Massimo and Katia have spent the last several years designing and building the resort. The roomy bungalows with wide verandas looking onto the sea are built entirely out of wood and raised on stilts to ensure the maximum comfort for the guests.