Designed for the budget traveller, Buatiama Marine Camp offers accommodation needs for all scuba diving enthusiasts. This is one of the best diving destinations in Africa where you can experience the most mesmerizing marine life while staying close to nature in one of their Safari Tents. Their aim is to provide clean basic facilities and good food with local ingredients, all at a fantastic price.
Butiama features Big Blu Mafia Island Dive Centre, a large and fully equipped dive centre. The Dive Centre enjoys a prime location in front of the beach with great views over Chole Bay. Diving trips are planned in line with the everchanging local tide times which means that diving times will change each day. They offer double daily dives either on high or low tide in accordance with the time. They also sometimes offer third/night dives depending on the time. For double dives they have the surface interval on the boat with coffee, tea and biscuits before going for your second dive. The PADI Instructor and PADI Divemaster are always happy to discuss and plan your vacation to ensure that you get the best experience during your stay here.
There are several en-suite bungalows located very close to the Diving Centre with hot water, private bathrooms, outside seating areas, air conditioning, and comfy beds kitted with mosquito nets. The Marine Camp also has Safari Tents which can sleep 2 guests with light, power sockets, twin beds, and safety deposit boxes inside. Towels and linen are provided. Designed to accommodate divers, they have packages available inclusive of Airport transfers, accommodation, and diving.
Your stay at Butiama Marine Camp is complemented by the ever-friendly staff that go an extra mile to ensure that you get the best Island experience at this hidden gem. All the staff, from the reception, dive masters and boat captains are exceptionally friendly, accommodating, and helpful. The well experienced dive masters are excellent at spotting the underwater wildlife and you are assured to see the stone fish, crocodile fish and many more.
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