Accommodating a maximum of eight guests in four rooms, Mafia Kivulini Lodge is a superb option for accommodation in Mafia Island.
Located within the marine park, the intimate lodge is nestled amongst tropical gardens. There are four rooms with either a double or twin beds with mosquito net. All have a furnished verandah and en suite bathroom with hot water. The rooms are air-conditioned and all have an electric fan. Spacious and simple, the resort is secluded and offers a relaxed atmosphere. The towering palms and ancient mango trees plus a variety of birds and butterflies are found here, set amongst nature.
Facilities include the restaurant/bar, a small swimming pool, pool table, and bicycles for guest use. There is a borehole water supply and bottled water is also available. Complimentary WiFi internet access is available at reception and in the bar area.
Mafia Island Diving is located on Utende Beach, a two-minute drive away. It is possible to swim in the sea here and relax post dive.
Travel to the lodge is a 35-minute light aircraft flight from the mainland and a 15-minute drive on arrival to Mafia island.
Located on the beachfront, this PADI 5-star dive centre offers shore and boat diving as well as a wide range of courses, available in several languages.
Daily boat dives, from a traditional Dhow, operate to the sheltered, shallow waters of Chole Bay. Here, divers can enjoy some of the richest reefs in the world with a fascinating variety of hard and soft corals and diversity of tropical fish. It's a photographer's dream at the nearby shore sites of Nudi City and Frogfish Town where you can expect to see seahorse, ghost pipefish, rays, octopus, gunards and all kinds of critters living on the bommies, soft corals and sandy seabed. Larger marine life can be found at Kinasi Pass with its resident grouper, rays and schools of colourful fish found by its pinnacle, which resembles a chicken.
Outside the Bay, there are diving opportunities along Dindini and Juani walls where experienced divers can observe sharks and turtles cruising by. If conditions allow, it's possible to take a day trip to Southern Sandbanks where plenty of fish and rays can be seen on its gentle sloping reefs.
The average water temperature is 26C, visibility up to 30m and the best months for diving are September through to March. This is a fantastic choice for groups. Snorkellers are welcome.
A week exploring the vibrant reefs of Chole Bay in the heart of a marine park. The marine highlight is undoubtedly the annual whale shark aggregation where small males can be seen feeding in the channel. Find Out More about Dive Mafia Island
A sleepy backwater and remnant of the old Swahili coast, Mafia Island is reminiscent of the Zanzibar of thirty years ago. Chole Bay’s clear waters offer wonderful snorkelling, sailing and swimming, while outside the bay are some of the richest reefs in the world. Find Out More about {acc:title}
