Tanzania - 8 days Mafia Island with Chole Mjini - Private accommodated

Ever aspired to live like the Swiss Family Robinson, delve into The Jungle Book or do you hold a secret desire to play Indiana Jones then you are in the right place…

Chole Mjini is a unique eco-lodge in an stunning destination offering open tree house accommodation and a complete retreat from the pace of modern life…live with less, experience more…with no electricity or running water, no radio or TV, no wireless, no cars, no sirens just the purity of the natural ebb and flow of African island living. For true adventurers who are looking for a beach holiday with a side of rustic luxury – this is the perfect chance to escape.

Wake up to the bird calls and the haunting call to prayer and as dawn floods your tree house and the light breeze billows your mosquito net enjoy your morning cup of tea or coffee, which was winched up to your tree house in a basket. During the day take advantage of one of the largest variety of included excursions from snorkeling and dhow sailing to sandbar trips and sunset cruises – and yes ALL included within your room rate! Or simply take the opportunity to relax, read a book and watch the world go by from your swinging hammock under the shade of a frangipani tree.

And after experiencing our ingenious private outdoor showers, unwind with one of our island cocktails while watching the nightly migration of the native fruit bats. Lit by hurricane lamps and a canopy of stars enjoy either a convivial communal dinner with your fellow guests or a romantic dinner in various authentic locations around the Lodge. Go to sleep with the sounds of the ocean set against the still of the African night and the thoughts of the lazy day to follow.

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Chole Mjini Lodge - The tree houses Credit: Petra & Marko Balenovic One of our six tree houses among the Baobab trees of Chole island

Chole Mjini Lodge - Views from the tree houses Credit: Anne de Villiers Stunning views of the ocean from the open planned tree houses

Chole Mjini Lodge - Bedroom Credit: Petra & Marko Balenovic Coffee in bed in your tree house

Chole Mjini Lodge - Dining Credit: Petra & Marko Balenovic Eating dinner among the mangroves

Chole Mjini Lodge - Excursions Credit: Lyndsey Fair Full day picnic to a pure white sand bank - Kitutia

Chole Mjini Lodge - Turtle hatching excursions Credit: Sala Lewis Watching little turtles make it to the Indian ocean

Treehouse Moja Treehouse Mbili Treehouse Tatu Treehouse Nne Treehouse Tano Groundhouse Sita Treehouse Saba

Built high up in the canopy of a huge and ancient baobab (that apparently thinks it’s a mangrove, growing as it does with its roots in the sea), tree house number one is popular because of the views of the sea out to Kinasi Pass.

Mbili has two double beds on two spacious and separate floors, all under one roof. The views (especially from upstairs) are spectacular. Mbili’s baobab is the granddaddy of them all and has its own spirit and personality.

Built on two separate levels, almost like two separate houses joined by a staircase, the main house is on rocks under a Tamarind tree, close to the ground. The stairs go down from there into the second house that is over the beach among the mangroves

A tree house with the upstairs 'tea house' design: the 'tea house', a 19th-century Stone Town innovation, is essentially an elevated room that is open to the breezes, allowing for 360-degree views; the sunsets are spectacular from here.

Tano is a ‘tea house’ treehouses, set in the midst of the fig-entwined ruins of what was once a large house built during the 19th-century heyday of Chole. The King bed is mid level with the single up in the tee house with sweeping views delicious breezes

Sita, the ground house with multi-levels to create separate spaces: A throne-like built-in king-size bed is on the highest level, three Zanzibari beds on the next level (a few steps down), lounge chairs on the porch, a few steps lower. Shower en-suite.

Saba is one of the biggest, easily sleeping two adults and two children. The tea house has fabulous sunset views and delicious breezes, and it has a large sun deck over the beach.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Available), Restaurant

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Detached Private Bathroom, Fan, Laundry Service (Available), Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower

Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card