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Ras Mbisi Lodge

Mafia island, Tanzania

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  • Room/Unit Type

    • Low 2012

      Jun 1 - Jun 22

      Nov 1 - Dec 21

    • Mid 2012/2013

      Jun 23 - Oct 31

      Jan 8 - Mar 31

    • High 2012/2013

      Dec 22 - Jan 7

  • Banda (full-board)
    • 280USD
    • 370USD
    • 450USD

    • 1 kingsize four-poster bed | 2 guests plus
    • Description: Kingsize 4-poster bed, large bench (that doubles up as a single bed), ensuite bathroom with solar shower, writing desk, private balcony with wooden armchairs and sea views.
    • Number of Room Type: 9
    • Extra beds (available on request): 1 rollaway bed + 1 baby cot
    • Max occupancy: 3 adults + 1 baby
    • Room Features: terrace/balcony, complimentary toiletries.

Restrictions: 5-night minimum stay over New Year's Eve, and a US$50pp supplement on 31 Dec

Closed: 12 April 2012 - 31 May 2012.

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  • i-escape extra a bottle of wine in their room

Rate Information

  • Rates shown are per Room per night based on 2 people sharing unless otherwise specified
  • Includes (unless otherwise specified):  Full Board.Teas, coffees, drinking water, Madafu (drinking coconut), breakfast, cakes and pastries with morning coffee, lunch, cakes with afternoon tea, bar snacks and dinner, 2 items of laundry per day per room
  • Tax: Government Tax included, City/Tourist Tax included
  • Optional Extras:  Transfers TSH45,000 one way (charged at current exchange rate) per vehicle , Excursions, alcohol, items from gift shop, gratuities
  • Children and extra beds: Children of all ages are welcome
    0-3 year olds stay for free; 4-12 years olds are charged at 50% of the adult rate.

    Rates valid until: 31 March 2013

Booking Policies

  • Payment:
    20% non-refundable guarantee deposit is charged in United Kingdom Pounds (GBP) by i-escape upon reservation.
    Outstanding balance is to be paid directly to Ras Mbisi Lodge by Bank Transfer to a UK account, at least 40 days prior to arrival.
    Ras Mbisi Lodge does NOT accept credit cards. Payment can be made by Bank Transfer only
  • Cancellation Fees:
    More than 30 days before arrival:20% of total
    From 30 days to 14 days before arrival:70% of total
    Less than 14 days before arrival:100% of total
    No show or early departure:100% of total

Checking in & out

  • check-in: 00:00 check-out: 00:00 Flexible
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Save to favouritesPrintMailRas Mbisi LodgeA deserted beach of purest white coral sand, a line of thatched bandas beneath swaying palms and the Indian Ocean just yards from your deck: there can be few places to stay so droolingly picture-perfect. Your idyll begins with a light aircraft hop from Dar to Mafia Island's tiny airport, followed by a bumpy jeep ride through coconut groves and rice paddies. The long, sandy track eventually ends at Ras Mbisi's high pole-and-thatch lodge, crafted entirely from coconut wood, with white cotton curtains billowing in the sea breeze. This is a place for really kicking back, one where the pleasure lies in doing very little. The airy main lodge has an intimate vibe with cushion-strewn chill out areas and a sundowner bar hoisted above the dining area: you quickly get on intimate terms with other guests, with Michelle, Jon and their daughters, and with their three doting hounds. The craftsmanship of the lodge is faultless, the food fabulous and the beachside [r:TA009:bandas] as beautiful as any we've come across.

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