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As a rule of thumb, a 17-bed private island with beautiful beaches in Tanzania costs upwards of $2,000 per person per night. Fanjove Private Island has re-written the rules, offering a beautiful slice of remote African wilderness for a fraction of that price. Popularly referred to as ‘beach-chic’, Fanjove is a barefoot luxury paradise and having just been rebuilt, it rivals its neighbour Mnemba, but it does not cost nearly as much. Simplicity is the key and this brilliant, private island is our idea of utopia.
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Thanda Island is one of the world’s most exclusive island getaways, a paradise for you to enjoy in complete privacy with family and friends. It has taken ten years to discover and develop this remarkably uncommon destination as a very special, totally private island getaway. Thanda Island is a tropical island with a single luxurious villa in the Indian Ocean, off the east coast of Tanzania.
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Kinasi Lodge is arguably Mafia’s best lodge. Being a rather remote island which has never really developed into a tourism hub like Zanzibar has, Mafia lacks good quality, affordable accommodation. There is Pole Pole, which is good value but lacks quality and a beach, and if you are more the adventurous type, then Chole Mjini is an option. But Kinasi ticks all the boxes whilst at the same time has a good beach and spa. Mafia isn’t known for great beaches so when you come across a good one, enjoy it!
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Pole Pole- meaning ‘slowly slowly’ is a good little Italian Run beach lodge in the Chole Bay. It has been around for a while and now with its own decent swimming pool its one of the better places to stay on the island. The lodge is very chilled out, peaceful and a good spot to base yourself for diving in the Mafia Marine Park nearby.
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This lodge is not for everyone. It’s utterly bizarre in its own little way but if you are the right person it really does work for you. This is an eco-focused tourism project and not a commercial outfit looking to make money.
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