When the tide is very low it's possible to walk all the way around the island, exploring the rock pools where juvenile fish and a myriad of crabs, shellfish, starfish, oysters and other invertebrates exist in the ever-changing environment of the intertidal. At spring tides, upon reaching the north point of the island, take the time to bask on the exposed sandbar providing over a km of pristine beach (but don't forget to turn back before the tide changes and the sandbar is absorbed back into the ocean). At the south point discover the amazing variety of starfish and explore the small islets where you may be fortunate enough to find Roseate Terns nesting and Fish Eagles battling for territory.
Discover the footpath leading down into a large intertidal pool overgrown with mangroves and shaded by huge baobab trees, where the seawater rises and falls with the tides and where you may observe many creatures adapted to these conditions.
You'll find more background information on our Reef Sanctuary Page.
Bookings and enquiries:
+255 (0) 242 231 040
Mobile:
+255 (0) 777 413 232
Reservations Email:
book@chumbeisland.com
General Inquiries:
ask@chumbeisland.com
chumbe@zitec.org
Fax for tour operators:
+44 (0) 870 134 1284
Monday 01.06.2009 - 00:00
Visit Zanzibar initiative
Chumbe proudly supports the Visit Zanzibar initiative of the Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors: read more
Thursday 01.01.2004 - 00:00
Newsletter January 2004
Greetings to you all from Chumbe!!! It has been all change within the Chumbe team, with ... read more
Saturday 01.08.2009 - 00:00
Newsletter July 2009
Dear Friends of Chumbe Island, I want to welcome you to read the latest news from our little island paradise in the Indi... read more
Sunday 13.03.2005 - 00:00
TODO Award 2004 for Socially Responsible Tourism
Winner of the TODO Award 2004 for Socially Responsible Tourism! 10 Years TO DO! - Contest for Socially Responsible Tou... read more
Sunday 01.07.2007 - 00:00
Newsletter July, 2007
We would like to send you our best wishes from our island paradise! Almost six months have passed already since our last... read more
Monday 01.01.2001 - 00:00
Green Hotelier & Restaurateur Environmental Award 2001
Winner of the Green Hotelier & Restaurateur Environmental Award 2001
Wednesday 26.05.2004 - 00:00
World Legacy Award 2004
Finalist of the World Legacy Award 2004 in the category Nature Travel – for positive contributions to the conservation o... read more
Thursday 01.04.2004 - 00:00
Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2001 and 2004
Finalist of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2001 & 2004 read more
Friday 12.11.2004 - 00:00
Responsible Tourism Award 2004
Chumbe has won an award again, the Responsible Tourism Award 2004 in the ... read more
Sunday 07.02.2010 - 00:00
The Long Run
Chumbeisland is a Long Run Destination. This means that we strive for the highest standards in sustainability through th... read more
Saturday 01.07.2006 - 00:00
Newsletter July, 2006
Greetings from the Chumbe Island Team! We have had an exciting ... read more
Sunday 01.08.2004 - 00:00
Newsletter August 2004
Greetings to you from all Chumbe staff!!! This letter has succumbed to Swahili time and is a tad late. This is due... read more
Sunday 14.02.2010 - 00:00
Happy New Year 2010
On behalf of Chumbe Island, I welcome you to the read our latest developments from our island gem in the Indian Ocean. M... read more
Tuesday 01.07.2008 - 00:00
Newsletter July 2008
Welcome to the Anniversary edition of our newsletter. This year is the 10th anniversary of eco-tourism on Chumbe, and we... read more
Saturday 05.06.2004 - 00:00
Best Institution in the Protection and Conservation of Marine Natural Environment
Recognised as the best institution in the protection and conservation of marine natural environment, 2004, Zanzibar
Saturday 01.01.2000 - 00:00
Award for Environmental Achievement
Winner of the 2000 UNEP Global 500 Award for Environmental Achievement
Friday 01.01.1999 - 00:00
British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow 1999
Winner of the 1999 British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow - Southern Regional and Global Awards
Friday 01.07.2005 - 00:00
Best Website 2005 for Sustainable Tourism Products
Winner of the Best Website 2005 for Sustainable Tourism Products! At the Tourism Forum International Chumbeisland.com ... read more
