Your Stay directly supports our Conservation and Environmental Education Efforts
Discover an incredible tropical paradise on Chumbe Island, located 8 km west of Unguja in Zanzibar. This fully protected island is home to a stunning Coral Reef Sanctuary and Forest Reserve that is entirely funded through ecotourism revenue. Witness the incredible biodiversity, rare species and abundant marine and forest life at this one-of-a-kind, multi-award winning destination!
Explore the island’s ecosystems. You can stay in one of our seven exclusive eco-bungalows, taste traditional Zanzibari cuisine, knowing that your visit will directly contribute to the continued conservation of the island and facilitate free environmental education and programmes for local school children and communities.
Come and experience the beauty of Chumbe – a paradise island with an unparalleled commitment to conservation.
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Being one of the best ranked destinations in East Africa
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Schoolchildren and community stakeholders supported with environmental education
The Chumbe Island Coral Reef Sanctuary and Closed Forest Reserve are effectively and sustainably managed in order to maximize their contribution to biodiversity conservation, serve as a model for effective ecotourism and MPA management, and provide a platform to promote wider environmental awareness for sustainable development and ecological stewardship in Zanzibar.
Chumbe Island Coral Park’s vision
(Chumbe Management Plan)
Experience Nature's Paradise
Chumbe Island is a small, privately-managed conservation area off the coast of Tanzania. It therefore offers an unforgettable experience for eco-visitors looking to explore and relax in one of the world’s most pristine environments.
Stay in our Zero Impact
Eco-Bungalows
Stay at Chumbe Island eco-bungalows and immerse yourself in nature while enjoying all the comforts of home. These unique, award-winning bungalows are constructed with renewable materials, powered by the sun, collect and clean their own water from the rain, and manage all waste sustainably, making them 100% environmentally friendly. Additionally, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Indian Ocean right from your eco-accommodation!
Awards & Recognition
testimonials
What Our Guests Say
Paradise! We would consider ourselves well travelled but this place was phenomenally beautiful beyond anything we’ve seen before. The staff were immensely welcoming and friendly and were part of the positive experience. We arrived here with our two children aged eight and 10 after having spent several weeks on the mainland volunteering and this was our final stop before we headed home. The connection to nature and the eco-conscious and conservation angle of Chumbe Island provides a guilt free and rewarding type of tourism experience. The snorkelling along the Christine reef and the amazing local inspired food was an added bonus. The kids were made to feel welcome. This is a really unique and special place, doing so much good in the world. we will be back as soon as possible. Asante!!
This is an amazing island experience with lovely staff making everything easy for us! The food is exceptional— fresh tasty and served exquisitely. The cabins are comfortable with very careful consideration of the environment (composting toilets, solar powered lighting and showers). We enjoyed the snorkeling, short hikes and a walk up the lighthouse for a sensational view. Seeing coconut crabs at night was an unexpected joy!
This is certainly an island paradise with a staff which went out of its way to help us enjoy our stay. The food was magnificent and the goal of sustainability and preservation of this incredible ecosystem was marvelous.
Fabulous stay well worth the money a really great experience . Snorkelling was great even did an extra trip at 5 am the next day . Coconut crabs amazing food was delicious only small issue was cocktail menu but no cocktails. Food was fabulous a great mix of dishes dinner eaten outside by candlelight . We were the only people staying over night so had it all to ourselves .if you get the chance go
Nous avons passé une journée absolument inoubliable sur l’île de Chumbe. Dès l’embarquement en bateau, l’expérience commence en beauté.
Sur place, tout est parfaitement organisé :
• une visite guidée passionnante de la forêt avec un ranger engagé,
• un déjeuner absolument délicieux dans un cadre de rêve,
• et surtout… un snorkeling exceptionnel : tortues, petits requins, poissons multicolores et coraux magnifiques. Un véritable paradis aquatique 🌊🐠☀️
Chumbe est une île éco-responsable, et ça se ressent à tous les niveaux : respect de la nature, infrastructures durables, personnel bienveillant et passionné.
Le prix peut sembler élevé, mais il est largement justifié : non seulement les activités et le repas sont d’une grande qualité, mais en plus, cela permet de financer la protection de l’île et les actions éducatives de la fondation Chumbe auprès des communautés locales, notamment les pêcheurs, pour les sensibiliser à l’écologie marine.
Une des plus belles expériences de notre séjour à Zanzibar !
Sur place, tout est parfaitement organisé :
• une visite guidée passionnante de la forêt avec un ranger engagé,
• un déjeuner absolument délicieux dans un cadre de rêve,
• et surtout… un snorkeling exceptionnel : tortues, petits requins, poissons multicolores et coraux magnifiques. Un véritable paradis aquatique 🌊🐠☀️
Chumbe est une île éco-responsable, et ça se ressent à tous les niveaux : respect de la nature, infrastructures durables, personnel bienveillant et passionné.
Le prix peut sembler élevé, mais il est largement justifié : non seulement les activités et le repas sont d’une grande qualité, mais en plus, cela permet de financer la protection de l’île et les actions éducatives de la fondation Chumbe auprès des communautés locales, notamment les pêcheurs, pour les sensibiliser à l’écologie marine.
Une des plus belles expériences de notre séjour à Zanzibar !
Wonderful day trip chombe experience|Chumbe island day trip has been the highlight of our stay in zanzibar. The coral park snorkeling was perfactacular and the forest walk with our guiding was super informative. The food was hand down one of the best we have in zanzibar
We stayed in Bungalow 6 with our two kids. This is a beach resort experience like no other. If you truly want to stop and connect with nature Chume Island is can’t miss. There are a few activities but mostly we swam, read books and played family board games. The food is the best we’ve had in Tanzania with fresh fish and lots of options for sides and fresh veggies that are safe to eat.||The bungalows are rustic (open air, composting toilets) but it feels like Robinson Crusoe. The staff are very friendly and attentive but leave you alone to get lost in the views.||We visited in 2014 before kids and were excited to bring our girls who found it just as magical. Thank you Chumbe for another amazing trip!
Chumbe island day trip has been the highlight of our stay in Zanzibar. The coral park snorkelling was spectacular and the forest walk with the our guiding ranger - Mohd -was super informative. The food was hand-down one of the best we have had in Zanzibar.||Overall, we were deeply impressed by the Chumbe project, which proves that well-managed, dedicated efforts can truly protect nature while benefiting the local communities. ||One suggestion would be allowing the day trip visitors to get a bit more out of the visit, we felt like there has been a bit to much time in-between activities. For example enabling guests to spend more time snorkeling or exploring the island would be advised (if requested).
A wonderful, fairytale place. We stayed 6 nights and I can say that they were not enough. A truly wonderful experience in the middle of nature. An ecological resort may not be to everyone's liking, but I highly recommend it to those who want to experience peace and quiet in the middle of nature.
