BASECAMP ECO RESORT MAFIA ISLAND

Location: Basecamp Mafia Island is located on the stunning shores of Chole Bay within the protected Mafia Island Marine Park, near Utende Village on the southern coast of Mafia Island. Surrounded by pristine beaches, coconut palms, and rich marine biodiversity, the lodge is approximately a 35-minute flight from Dar es Salaam and around 45 minutes from Zanzibar and the Selous Game Reserve by light aircraft. The property offers an ideal island escape with easy access to some of Tanzania’s finest diving and snorkeling sites.

Accommodation: The lodge offers a selection of beautifully designed rooms set among tropical gardens and swaying coconut palms, each featuring a private veranda with garden or ocean views. Accommodation categories include Bustani Garden View Rooms, Bahari Ocean View Rooms, Pwani Ocean View Rooms, Kisiwa Ocean View Rooms, and the spacious Ghuba Ocean View Family Rooms. All rooms are self-contained with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, comfortable beds with mosquito nets, and modern amenities designed to blend comfort with an authentic island atmosphere.

Facilities & Services: Basecamp Mafia Island features a relaxed beachfront setting with a spacious open-air restaurant, lounge area, beach bar, and a swimming pool overlooking the Indian Ocean. Guests can enjoy a variety of fresh seafood, local specialties, and international cuisine. Additional facilities and activities include a fully equipped dive centre, snorkeling excursions, whale shark experiences, sailing, sport fishing, kayaking, nature walks, island tours, cultural visits to local Swahili villages, beach volleyball, table tennis, laundry service, gift shop, Wi-Fi access, and wellness experiences. The lodge is dedicated to sustainable tourism, offering guests an eco-friendly island retreat while supporting the conservation of the unique marine environment surrounding Mafia Island.