Eight Continents Debuts Luxury Resort on Mafia Island

Eight​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Continents Hotels and Resorts has expanded its African footprint with the debut of Signature Collection by Eight Continents, Mafia Island, Tanzania.

The launch following the brand’s extension in Zanzibar is consistent with its aim to extend out of the city into nature-based luxury and culturally immersive high-end leisure destinations.

The resort is at the very heart of some of the most unpolluted marine ecosystems of East Africa which includes coral reefs, seagrass beds and diverse marine life. The place was selected because of its environmental importance and its attractiveness to travellers seeking peace and revelation.

Key Highlights

• Eight Continents opens Signature Collection resort on Mafia Island, Tanzania.
• Ayurveda-led sanctuary with ocean and garden view chalets, wellness and marine activities.
• Expansion strengthens Africa portfolio, with upcoming property in Dar es Salaam.

Haninder Sachdeva, CEO, Eight Continents Hotels and Resorts, expressed that the debut of Mafia Island represents the brand’s pledge of purposeful hospitality that incorporates wellness, sustainability, and deeply immerse destination experiences. The facility merges Ayurvedic wellness with beach calm and intuitive interiors and at the same time, it supports the company’s tourism focus and local resident participation.

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The resort, built to be an island retreat led by Ayurveda, comprises of ocean view and garden view chalets, both having their individual verandas. Visitors can do selected marine activities and take part in wellness programs that are inspired by the ancient practices. Eating takes in the region’s taste through the use of locally sourced Swahili dishes that are lightened by a few international dishes.

With Africa becoming one of the major global tourism growth markets, Eight Continents considers the continent as the core of their gradual expansion plan. The addition of a hotel in Dar es Salaam will be a great move in their African portfolio further ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌extension.