Chole Mjini is situated on Chole Island, which is just a short dhow ride from Mafia Island and lies at the heart of the Mafia Island Marine Park in Tanzania. Hidden in the tree canopy, the wooden chalets offer panoramic views and complete privacy.

Chole island is only one kilometre in length and here you can visit fascinating ancient ruins, Popo Park, as well as the island’s traditional village where you can meet the locals and learn about a culture steeped in history.

Explore the Rufiji River delta, go snorkelling, diving, bird-watching, take a boat ride to Jambi Forest, go sailing or just spend your days sunbathing at the sandbar that appears every day for about 6 hours around low tide.

At Chole Mjini, tailormade excursions can be arranged to cater for your individual requests and these can include an overnight stay on a picturesque beach followed by a private whale shark trip the following day, or a 4-day island-hopping trip to Kilwa to see the magnificent ruins of the ancient Shirazi Sultanate.

The Chole Mjini Conservation and Development Company Ltd was set up in 1993 to create a lodge on Chole that not only provides comfortable and stylish accommodation in a unique natural environment but also helps to improve the living conditions and future prospects of the people of Chole.