The experience of staying in an almost inhabited and pristine island was unforgettable. The accommodation is uniquely simple but still stylish and very comfortable. The service and friendliness of st…Full review by SidiBouSaidAd
Mar 1, 2025
Seat cushions should be renewed. Lots of mosquitoes and wood mites. The mites are everywhere and they creep into your bags,clothes etc.. You will see fresh bite marks for at least a week on your body…Full review by Maria S
Feb 17, 2025
We experienced a Robinson Crusoe feeling on a beautiful island with white sand beaches, amazing snorkelling spots at the coral reef (we even saw a (vegetable) shark!) and diverse (tiny) forest. There…Full review by Marco R
Award-winning private island, fully managed nature reserve and marine park. Guests receive all-inclusive accommodation (excluding alcohol), guided tours through a protected coral reef, forest and …
Award-winning private island, fully managed nature reserve and marine park. Guests receive all-inclusive accommodation (excluding alcohol), guided tours through a protected coral reef, forest and mangrove nature walks, historic lighthouse and visitors' centre. Overnight guests stay in zero-footprint eco-bungalows with photovoltaic energy, rainwater harvesting, solar water heating, composting toilets. All visitors are treated to a delectable mix of Zanzibarian, Arabic, Indian and African cuisine featuring fresh, local seafood, meat, vegetables, and fruits. Guest visits support free environmental education programs for local schools. Winner of the 2019 "Best of Africa" for Sustainable Destinations from ITB Berlin. In 2011, Chumbe Island became the first Global Ecosphere Retreat (GER) certified Long Run Destination. Chumbe strives for the highest standards in sustainability through the balance of conservation and commerce, whilst fostering community development and cultural stewardship.
Hello ! We are planning to visit next October! We have some questions: 1 What can be seen on the local reef? Turtles? Reef Sharks? Dolphins? 2. Where can I access snorkell videos mase during snorkelling on the lo cal reef? 3 . Are there a lots or boat trips to the local reef? How many boats daily? 4. Do you have a swimming pool on the island? Thanks
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Thanks so much for your message! We are happy to answer your questions: Our coral reef sanctuary is home to over 500 species, including blacktip reef sharks, turtles, stingrays, …
Thanks so much for your message! We are happy to answer your questions: Our coral reef sanctuary is home to over 500 species, including blacktip reef sharks, turtles, stingrays, groupers and many more. Dolphins can sometimes be seen passing by from the shore. You can borrow all snorkelling equipment with us on the island (masks, tubes, fins, rash guards). We offer guided snorkelling with our rangers once a day. Our reef is not far from our beach, just a few minutes by boat. Additional guided snorkelling activities can be arranged with our team on the island, as snorkelling is tide dependent. For sustainability reasons, we don't have a swimming pool on the island, but we do have a private beach where you can relax and swim. We hope to see you on Chumbe Island in October!
Hello, we will be staying at Anna of Zanzibar for 2 weeks from 31st August. Would love to visit Chumbe Island for a day trip if you have availability. Would we be able to contact you when we are at the hotel please? Also, what is the price of the trip - 2 adults. Thank you.
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Hello! We would love to host you for a day trip. Kindly contact our Booking team directly within 2 to 3 days of the day you want to visit by calling us (TripAdvisor doesn't let us post our …
Hello! We would love to host you for a day trip. Kindly contact our Booking team directly within 2 to 3 days of the day you want to visit by calling us (TripAdvisor doesn't let us post our phone number or website, so I will dm you through this site). The 2-3 day window is because we have 7 eco-bungalows on the island, and if those are full, it means we have reached our island capacity. The day trip is $90 USD per person, and includes boat transfers, 1-hour snorkeling (including equipment and tutoring if necessary), a delicious lunch, and a guided forest tour with a walk to the top of the light house. We hope to see you on Chumbe Island!
Happy New Year! We are considering coming to Chumbe for 2 nights in early July this year. Is the weather and water ideal for snorkeling at this time? Also, we would be a party of 6 people total: 2 adults/parents, 2 boys (ages 6 and 8) and 2 grandparents (ages 70+). How would the lodging be arranged for us (ie how many huts and beds)?
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We visited in August and it was just perfect and I understand July just a bit warmer so you should be fine. There are seven bungalows and all the same with a double bed on the top …
We visited in August and it was just perfect and I understand July just a bit warmer so you should be fine. There are seven bungalows and all the same with a double bed on the top floor up a short staircase. I would guess you would need three bungalows and the boys should be fine on their own (so long as relatively mature and not scared of night sounds...) as really no-where to go and the bungalows such fun they would love it. The island staff are simply amazing and will make sure everything is okay for you
Hey how should we book a day tour to this island ? Planning to visit it end of this month ?
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Hello. Please email us at the address provided at our website. Day trips can be booked a maximum of two days in advance. To fully experience the island we recommend an overnight …
Hello. Please email us at the address provided at our website. Day trips can be booked a maximum of two days in advance. To fully experience the island we recommend an overnight stay. We only operate day trips when we are not full with overnight guests. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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What is Chumbe Island Coral Park (CHICOP)?
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Chumbe Island Coral Park (CHICOP) is a not-for-profit organization. However, tourism operations follow best practice commercial principles to ensure optimal revenue …
Chumbe Island Coral Park (CHICOP) is a not-for-profit organization. However, tourism operations follow best practice commercial principles to ensure optimal revenue generation. This revenue...
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