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Meremeta Bungalow Lodge

None star hotel
2PFM+Q5P, Utende Road, Utende, Tanzania (united Rep.)
7 rooms
FREE Internet

Mafia Island Diving

PADI 5 Star Dive Center
Offsite (Free pickup)
Max 4 divers per guide

Package highlights

  • Nestled away from the bustling crowds, Meremeta Lodge provides a peaceful ambiance, ideal for a revitalizing escape.
  • The Lodge boasts beautiful grounds, offering a serene and picturesque environment for relaxation.
  • The on-site restaurant serves delightful dishes made with fresh, local ingredients, leaving a lasting impression on guests' taste buds.
  • A warm and welcoming atmosphere is guaranteed, with the addition of the owners' dedicated involvement.
  • Guests receive attentive and friendly service from a staff that goes above and beyond to meet individual preferences and needs.
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Travel Resources

The Zanzibar Authorities have announced the introduction of mandatory travel insurance for all visitors. Effective October 1st, 2024, travelers must arrange Zanzibar travel insurance before arriving in the country. The insurance is valid for 90 days, and you can apply at the following link: https://visitzanzibar.go.tz/.

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Booking process

1. BOOKING

Once we receive your booking, we double check availability with the dive operator and reserve your spot

2. CONFIRMATION

We usually get back to you within 24 hours to confirm that your booking is final

3. 48H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

You then have 48 hours to take care of other travel arrangements. Your credit card will only be charged after that period

Payment & cancellation

Payment terms

  • Now: 0%
  • 48 hours after booking confirmation: 30%
  • 55 days before trip start: 100%

Cancellation fee

Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

  • 5.0% of the total booking amount will be charged if you cancel more than 52 days prior to arrival
  • 55.0% will be charged if you cancel between 52 and 37 days prior to arrival
  • 80.0% will be charged if you cancel between 37 and 21 days prior to arrival
  • 100.0% will be charged if you cancel less than 21 days prior to arrival

Explore diving around the Meremeta Bungalow Lodge

Dive Center

Description

Located on Utende beach, with breathtaking views of Chole Bay, Mafia Island Diving is a PADI 5* dive center committed to community engagement and environmental conservation. Situated at the heart of the Mafia Island Marine Park, their focus is on promoting the well-being of both the local community and the marine ecosystem.

Mafia Diving is a dive center deeply committed to the positive and sustainable development of the community. With a strong emphasis on preserving and passing on a love for the stunning underwater environment, they prioritize employing local talent, ensuring that future generations continue to cherish and protect this remarkable ecosystem. Each staff member, from snorkelling guides to Divemasters, is carefully selected and trained in-house, guaranteeing a team that is not only knowledgeable but also deeply connected to the local marine environment.

Mafia Island Diving offers unparalleled opportunities to explore world-class dive sites, both from the shore and through boat trips to a variety of vibrant reefs, walls, and exhilarating drift dives. 

Additionally, they provide seasonal visits to mid-ocean sandbanks and uninhabited islands, presenting divers with a multitude of captivating experiences. In addition to diving, they offer snorkelling trips, seasonal turtle hatching and humpback whale watching excursions, cultural and nature tours, and more, ensuring a diverse range of activities to cater to every adventurer.

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DIVING SERVICES

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

Dive Center Facilities

  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Onsite Classroom
  • Waterfront Location
  • Dive Boat
  • Food & Drinks

Rental Equipment

  • Aluminum Cylinders
  • Bcd
  • Compass
  • Small Cylinders (10L / 71.2 Cu. Ft.)
  • Camera
  • Large Cylinders (15L / 100 Cu. Ft.)
  • Mask & Snorkel
  • Wetsuit – Shorty
  • Full-Foot Fins
  • Wetsuit – 3Mm
  • Steel Cylinders
  • Children Sizes
  • Flashlight
  • Regulator

PADI membership level

  • Padi 5 Star Dive Center

Resort Amenities

Activities

  • Book Swap/Library
  • Sandbank
  • Island Hopping
  • Cooking Classes
  • Sunset Cruises
  • Cultural Excursions
  • Hiking

Good for...

  • Families With Non-Diving Kids
  • Good Value For Money
  • Adults-Only
  • Solo Travellers

Payments

  • Bank Transfer
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Cash (Usd)
  • Cash (Eur)
  • Cash (Local Currency)

Food & drink

  • Beer And Wine
  • Private Dining
  • A La Carte
  • Snacks All Day
  • Alcohol
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Halal Food
  • Gluten Free Food
  • Vegan

Sports & Watersports

  • Snorkeling
  • Cycling

Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar / Lounge
  • Garden

Amenities & services

  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Air-Conditioning

Wellness & Relaxation

  • Beauty Treatments
  • Massage Services

Resort Description

Nestled within a vibrant tropical garden, Meremeta presents itself as a charming family-run lodge that emanates a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Located 15-minute walk away from the picturesque beachfront, this hotel offers a serene and idyllic retreat for travelers seeking a tranquil getaway.

With a limited selection of only 7 tastefully designed rooms, Meremeta Lodge ensures an intimate and personalized experience for its guests. Each room exudes a sense of spaciousness and boasts meticulous attention to detail. Equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, ample clothes storage, and an ensuite bathroom featuring a rejuvenating piping hot water shower, guests are provided with every comfort they need. Moreover, a private veranda accompanies each room, allowing visitors to indulge in breathtaking views of the surrounding natural beauty.

The main building of the lodge serves as a gathering space for travelers, offering cozy couches that invite relaxation while catching up on the high-speed WiFi. A well-stocked bar awaits those in search of refreshing beverages, while the on-site restaurant tantalizes taste buds with a delectable array of culinary delights. In addition, Meremeta extends the gesture of hospitality by providing complimentary tea, coffee, and filtered water, ensuring that guests feel welcomed and cared for throughout their stay.

The lodge offers an array of exciting excursions that allow guests to explore the archipelago's wonders both by sea and by road

 

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How to get there

Arrival

  • The closets international airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) 
  • From Dar es Salaam you need to take a domestic flight to Mafia Island airport (MFA)
  • The airport is about 15 km from the resort
  • Meremeta & Mafia Island Diving team's will liaise together to arrange your complimentary road transfer to the dive centre.
  • Check in time is flexible, accordingly to your flight.

Departure

  • Check out time is flexible, accordingly to your flight.
  • Transfer back to Mafia airport will be arranged

Note:

It is possible to take a ferry to Mafia Island however it takes 4 hours from Dar Es Salaam and an additional 4 hours ferry assuming there are no delays.

 

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