Overview

Chumbe Island Coral Park is located 8km southwest of Stone Town, a privately-managed and protected marine area and nature reserve.  It was developed in 1991 for the conservation and sustainable management of uninhabited Chumbe Island, one of the few remaining pristine coral islands in the region.

The reserve includes a fully-protected Coral Reef Sanctuary and Forest Reserve that harbor rare wildlife, a Visitor and Education center, a small eco-lodge, nature walks and historical monuments. All buildings and operations are based on state-of-the-art eco-technology aiming at zero environmental impact rainwater catchment, photovoltaic energy and solar water heating, composting toilets, vegetative greywater filtration etc.).

The project objectives are non-commercial, while operations follow commercial principles. The overall aim is to create a model of financially and ecologically sustainable park management, where ecotourism supports conservation, research and comprehensive Environmental Education programs for local schools and other benefits for local people.

Accommodation at chumbe island

The island’s accommodation and guest lodge are constructed with state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly architecture and are designed to have near zero impact on the environment. The technology includes rainwater catchment, photovoltaic energy, solar water heating, composting toilets and vegetative greywater filtration. Hence, during your stay you can rest assured that you are keeping the island pristine.

Since there are only seven bungalows, the island never gets crowded, even when we are fully booked. Our bungalows are so brilliantly designed that they provide both privacy and a sense of freedom of living in the open. All bungalows overlook the sea and it takes just 30 seconds to stroll from the comforts of your bungalow hammock to feeling the warm tropical ocean lapping at your feet.