Chumbe Island
tanzania
PERSONALITIES
Honeymooners. Leisure divers. Escapees. Ecotourists.
MOMENTS
Eco Paradise. Ancient coral reefs. Outdoor candlelight dinners overlooking the ocean. Spotless beaches. A holiday you feel good about.
COST
WHY STAY
Chumbe Island is a private island retreat near Zanzibar, Tanzania. This unique tiki destination is surrounded by the Indian Ocean and a lush tropical jungle.
Stay in one of seven eco bungalows, designed to provide both privacy and a sense of freedom of living in the open. The rooms are steps away from a pristine white sand beach, which you can see from your bed. Enjoy being able to stroll from your bungalow hammock to the warm tropical ocean in under 30 seconds.
WHY WANDER
Chumbe Island Coral Park is a private nature reserve that includes a protected coral reef sanctuary and a forest reserve. Besides the rich marine environment, there are multiple nature trails and historical ruins for you to discover. Swim with gentle gigantic sea turtles and colorful fish. Take a night nature walk to look for coconut crabs. Enjoy being stranded on this one of a kind tropical island.
INDULGE IN
Fresh fish, caught in a sustainable way. Zanzibarian, Arabic, Indian and African cuisine.
GETTING THERE
Fly into Zanzibar City and take a 30 minute boat to Chumbe.
GREEN FACTOR
Solar power. Rain water collection. Natural breeze. Chumbre has created a non-profit organization for engaging schools and villages and educating them about the protection of the coral reefs.
Photos property of CHUMBE ISLAND