Tag: Chumbe Island Coral Park
Chumbe Island Coral Park Is Built For The Long Run
Situated on a formerly uninhabited coral island 12 kilometres southwest of Zanzibar town, Chumbe Island Coral Park is one of the founding members within The Long Run Initiative. Maintaining the integrity of its pristine surroundings for posterity is at the heart of Chumbe’s vision. The eco-lodge site is a carefully planned intermingling of modern day eco-architecture and natural landscapes. Being careful not to disturb the delicate ecosystem, Chumbe has managed to weave each building into the spaces left by nature, taking advantage of sunlight, natural ventilation and rainwater to ensure its sustainability. As a Long Run Destination (Global Ecosphere Retreats® (GER) certified), Chumbe has centred its activities around the 4Cs (conservation, community, culture and commerce) and has incorporated local building technologies and materials into its structural design.
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Zeitz Foundation awards first ever Global Ecosphere Retreats Certifications to Long Run Destinations in Costa Rica and Tanzania
The Zeitz Foundation announced today that resorts Monte Azul in Costa Rica and Chumbe Island Coral Park in Tanzania have made it through a rigorous process and become the first two locations in the world to receive the Global Ecosphere Retreats (GER) certification, a Zeitz Foundation award for the highest level of sustainability.
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