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Teresa Sullivan has been traveling and planning safaris in Africa for the last 15 years. She is one of the founders of Mango African Safaris.
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Arriving at Chole Mjini
Part of the virtually unknown Mafia archipelago that lies south of Zanzibar, Chole is a tiny tropical island located in the largest marine park in East Africa, a few clicks off the Tanzanian coast.
Photo copyright Chole Mjini.
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Overview
Chole is a small and idyllic island, set in the clear waters of Chole Bay, at the center of Mafia's marine park. Chole Mjini is a small eco-lodge with 7 tree houses. This is diving central, located within the world class Mafia Island Marine Park, Chole Mjini offers guests some of the most spectacular diving anywhere.
Set sail for its mangrove-lined shores, and as the first treehouses hove into view, the last vestiges of the 21st century recede: no roads, no cars, no electricity, no computers, no mobile phones. Just a star-spangled sky, flickering candles, superb food, great company, and the timeless luxuries of space, privacy, and utter peace.
All have views of the sea; some are close enough to be lulled to sleep by the sound of the tide trickling back through the mangrove roots. Most treehouses have a second level to accommodate children.
A strong Swahili influence provides delicate yet intense, flavourful spicing, and the judicious use of coconut milk. Fish is freshly caught and delivered daily; vegetables are grown on the island. Anne has yet to find the time to create the recipe book her guests keep begging her to produce, but here are two.
Lodge owner Jean de Villiers is a PADI Master SCUBA Diver Trainer. Armed with an encyclopedic knowledge of Mafia's dive sites, he is able to tailor dives to the specific needs of each group. Safety is stringent: no dive group exceeds six; novices are limited to two.
Jean's wife Anne is a PADI Dive Master and an accomplished underwater photographer, a 'nudi-nutter' ready to introduce everyone to the incredible beauty of microscopic invertebrates.
With tide-dependent excursions planned every day, Chole Mjini offers more than just diving to enchant guests of all ages and inclinations.
While you are encouraged to experience as much of the Marine Park and its islands, Jean and Anne believe the most important aim of Chole Mjini is to offer the kind of 100% relaxation that only a total break from mobile phones and computers can offer, and there is a well-stocked book-exchange library - augmented and plundered by guests over the years - to prove it.
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