Kinasi Lodge

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Departs	Board	Room	UK Airport	Airline	Price	Price	Extra
					3 Nts	4 Nts	night
1Oct-14Dec	Full Board	Standard	Dar	n/a	£565	£710	£145
PRICES include shared charter flight Dar/Mafia/Dar; return local airport transfers, 3 nights Full Board accommodation at Kinasi Lodge in Sea Front Rooms. Marine Park Fees.
For other dates or durations, please call for your tailor made quote.

Rooms & Accommodation

15 private bungalows with thatched roof, large verandah and ensuite bathroom with hot water.
The rooms have ceiling fans and mosquito nets and maintain an island paradise atmosphere. The cottages have walk-in mosquito nets that cover the beds completely, and have been designed for through-ventilation and coolness in all seasons

Hotel Activities

Full relaxation and wellness centre, with aromatherapy, massage and hydrotherapy
Library

What to do

Snorkelling and swimming around the islets and beautiful coral shelves of Chole Bay
Scuba diving on reefs in Chole Bay, on walls outside the Bay and along the south-eastern reefs
Scuba training to all levels from beginning to advanced and specialised courses
Light sport fishing (trolling), bottom fishing and beach casting
Sailing wind-surfers or traditional outrigger ngalawas with local fishermen (there are two windsurfs)
Kayaking in single person action kayaks or double touring kayaks (we have four kayaks)
Daily boat excursions and picnics (combined with snorkelling) to isolated islets and beaches such as Kitutia, Ras Kisimani, Miewe, Mvinje, Marimbani Sand Bar
Guided excursions to villages on the islands to see traditional village community life and economic activity, such as boat building and farming
Boat and walking excursion to the ancient ruins of Kua on Juani Island and the water nature trail
Road excursions to other parts of Mafia Island, such as Kilindoni, Ras Mbizi Plantation, Baleni Village
Cycling (we have bikes for our guests to use)
Nature walks and bird-watching through mangrove, inter-tidal flats and woodland, and on the reef flats
Slide shows, are held in the evenings to complement the music centre, novels, magazines and the extensive library of books and articles on marine life, nature, history, archaeology, plants and gardening, design and decoration
Outdoor games available:
The Pavilion is our reception and entertainment centre, with antique snooker/billiards table, satellite television and video and board games and cards: bao, chess, drafts, backgammon, keram, painting

Pool and Beach

Swimming pool and private beach (subject to the tides)

Dining at the Kinasi Lodge

Meals are served at the Pool Bar and Grill or in the Main Restaurant a la carte and table d’hote, with local spices, pizzas and barbecues being specialties. Friendly staff, unique cuisine based on local seafood dishes and a welcoming feeling greet the visitor. Kinasi are well known for our excellent food and large choice of wines