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Dec
84°F 28°C
76°F 24°C
5 in 12 cm
Jan
85°F 29°C
77°F 25°C
3 in 8 cm
Feb
86°F 30°C
76°F 24°C
2 in 5 cm
Mar
84°F 28°C
75°F 23°C
5 in 13 cm
Apr
82°F 27°C
74°F 23°C
11 in 27 cm
May
83°F 28°C
70°F 21°C
7 in 18 cm
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“Beautiful, quiet spot”

Pole Pole

5 of 5 stars
ciaoamy
San Francisco, California
Nov 26, 2009

My husband and I visited the Pole Pole lodge almost two years ago and loved it. It was the perfect end to our three week-long trip to Tanzania and Rwanda. We dove nearly every day, ate very well, and...more

“Beautiful bungalows, good service and ok food - but hiccups with exursions...”

Pole Pole

4 of 5 stars
Dane-in-Tanzania
Dar es Salaam
Nov 11, 2009

First I have to say that Mafia is my favorite Tanzania destination! Last weekend, I went back to the island for the second time and loved it just as much as the first time. First time I went, I...more

“Diving - dinning and relaxing...”

Shamba Kilole Lodge

5 of 5 stars
PepicGeneva
Geneva
Nov 4, 2009

When we first saw Shamba Kilole resort looking for a dive instructor, we were delighted by the very nice setting and refreshing main lodge. After a quick look to the lodges (very cosy and agreable) we...more

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