Basecamp Mafia Island - Utende

Beachfront eco-resort in Mafia Island Marine Reserve, Utende

Beach & Location

Basecamp Mafia Island sits directly on a private beach area within the Rufiji Mafia Kilwa Marine Reserve. The hotel offers direct access to Chole Bay for snorkeling and diving excursions. Guests can use sun loungers and umbrellas on the private beach or relax by the outdoor swimming pool with a view.

Accommodations

Air-conditioned rooms at Basecamp Mafia provide private bathrooms with walk-in showers and garden or sea views. Some rooms include a private entrance for enhanced privacy. Each room has a balcony or terrace overlooking the property's tropical garden.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves African and Italian cuisine, with buffet breakfast included each morning. Guests can choose from à la carte and vegetarian meals, with special diet menus available. The bar offers a snack menu and drinks, with live music performances some evenings.

Wellness & Activities

The hotel's spa provides personalized full body and couples massages, plus beauty and body treatments. A PADI dive center is within walking distance, offering scuba diving and snorkeling trips. Additional on-site activities include cycling, hiking, table tennis, and billiards.

Entertainment & Family

Basecamp Mafia Island hosts movie nights, live performances, and themed dinner evenings. The hotel offers a kids' menu and board games for families. Bicycle rental and walking tours are available for exploring the island.

• Location: Private beach in Mafia Island Marine Reserve
• Rooms: Air-conditioned rooms with private entrances and sea views
• Dining: Free buffet breakfast and African-Italian cuisine
• Wellness: Personalized spa massages and body treatments
• Activities: Snorkeling, diving at PADI center, cycling, movie nights
• Family: Kids' menu, board games, live performances