Chumbe Island Coral Park is an idyllic tropical island paradise situated 8 miles southwest of Zanzibar town, Tanzania. We welcome you—“Karibu sana!”—to experience spectacular hospitality and friendly staff and create unique memories from the pristine nature on this uninhabited island.
Stay in one of our seven award-winning eco-bungalows which use pioneering state-of-the-art eco-technology and were built from local materials to harmonise with the natural island ecosystem. Enjoy simple and comfortable luxury knowing that your presence is not compromising the natural surroundings with solar-powered lighting and electricity and a unique rainwater catchment.
Experience one of the world’s most incredible coral gardens in Chumbe’s Reef Sanctuary while snorkelling with one of our trained Rangers. Bear witness to East Africa’s best-preserved shallow reef, a colourful and stunning underwater world home to over 200 species of coral and 400 species of fish. Explore the Chumbe Forest Reserve, with its unique flora and fauna including unique and rare organisms such as the endangered Coconut crab and elusive Ader’s duiker. Awaken your intrigue of the intertidal zone at low tides with its memorable creatures. Capture panoramic scenery on top of the island’s historic lighthouse or opt for new perspectives aboard Chumbe’s traditional ngalawa sailboat during sunset.
Or simply relax and surrender your senses at peace with the fact that your impact is like that of a footprint in the sand, washed away upon departure. With a maximum of 16 guests on Chumbe at any given time, you can experience it all!
Chumbe is a not-for-profit operation with our Mission “to manage, for conservation and educational purposes, the Chumbe Island Reef Sanctuary and the Forest Reserve. This is also supported by eco-tourism activities which are directly related to the non-consumptive use of the natural resources.”
For more information visit http://www.chumbeisland.com/
