Designated Marine Protected Area
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.
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.
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!
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What Our Guests Say
An enchanting private island perfect for a wedding! Excellent team, delicious food, amazing nature and snorkeling. Personalized and sustainable, felt like a fairy tale.
Chris
The little island and reef are just wow! Pure nature with harmonious sustainable tourism concept. Great and motivated staff.
Carmen
Beautiful experience on this small paradise island. Perfect harmony with nature, the bungalows are great and eco, the staff caring, the snorkeling is wonderful, the food very good…
Caroline
Chumbe is an amazing remote island experience. The staff felt like family and made us feel special for our honeymoon. Fun and educational activities in nature like forest walk, snorkeling, and coconut crab walk.
Ruth
This place is one of the dreamiest I have been in the whole wide world! We had such a great time and everyone was so helpful and nice. We especially enjoyed the very tasty lunch – thank you Chumbe team!
