Butiama is the perfect beachfront retreat to relax and unwind, offering one of the best beach locations on Mafia Island. It is the only property with access to the beach where you can snorkel with whale sharks.
Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mafia Island
Make your way to the airport in Dar es Salaam (Terminal 1) and check in for your flight to Mafia Island. On arrival in Mafia, you will be met and transferred to the Butiama Beach Lodge, for your exciting escape on this remote island.
Day 2: Mafia Island
Day at leisure to enjoy the beach and other hotel facilities including various water-based activites.
Day 3: Mafia Island to Dar es Salaam
After breakfast, check out from your hotel. Transfer from your Beach Hotel to the Mafia airport, for your flight back to Dar es Salaam.
What is included in the tour
- Return Airport transfers in Mafia
- 2 nights accommodation on half board
- Complimentary sea kayaks available
- Laundry
- Flight Dar - Mafia - Dar
What is NOT included in the tour
- Tips and gratuities
- Drinks (soft or hard)
- Any items of a personal nature
- Marine Park entry fees should you decide to enter the Marine Reserve
- Butiama is located within the marine park, a fee of US$ 24 per person per day for RESIDENTS and US$ 2 per person for CITIZENS (50% for children 3 - 15 yrs) is charged by the Mafia Island Marine Park. This is not included in the rates above. This fee must be paid by the guests BY CREDIT CARD only at the gate of the Marine Park.
Butiama Beach
Butiama Beach is situated on the west coast of Mafia Island, just next to the main town of Kilindoni and outside of the Marine Park boundaries. From Mafia airstrip, it takes around 10 minutes by car. This hotel is a
family business and aim for a casual and relaxed atmosphere which caters for couples, friends or families. With only 13 bungalows and a maximum occupancy of 32 people, it is the perfect beachfront retreat to relax and unwind. All rooms are en-suite with hot water, mosquito nets, electric fans and safety deposit boxes.
- Total rooms: 15 Bungalows
- Location: Zanzibar - West Coast / Mafia Island
