Six miles out to sea from the legendary Zanzibar Stone Town lies Chumbe Island, with the first marine park in Tanzania, acclaimed by one of the world's leading coral reef experts as hosting 'one of the most spectacular coral gardens to be found anywhere in the world'. The hotel lies in the middle of this protected island and Marine Reserve, and is reached by a 40-minute boat transfer from the Mbweni Ruins Hotel. This beautifully positioned island hotel sleeps 14 in private double storey cottages made from rough sawn timber and rattan. Each cottage has lovely views and is furnished in a pleasant rustic style. CHUMBE ISLAND CORAL PARK
Chumbe Island Coral Park is an innovative private conservation project that has created the first privately managed marine park in the world. It is a model for sustainability, as the income from eco-visitors finances the conservation management and free island excursions for Zanzibari school children. 
| No. of Bedrooms | Stay in one of seven romantic, palm-thatched Eco-Bungalows (using filtered rainwater, solar-powered heating, photo-voltaic lighting and compost toilets) which give you both privacy and the feeling of living in the open. All bungalows overlook the sea - it's just a 30 second walk to the beach and reef - and are equipped with double or twin beds, self-contained bathrooms with hot and cold shower, large living rooms and comfortable hammocks. | | Activities | Snorkel in the beautiful coral gardens of the Chumbe Reef Sanctuary, with more than 200 species of pristine coral and over 400 species of fish, lobsters, turtles and dolphins.
Wander around the island's lush forest, leading to fossilized corals and into a mangrove trail shaded by huge baobab trees.
Watch out for birds and endangered species in the Chumbe Sanctuary.
Visit the lighthouse with its breathtaking sea views.
Just relax in a hammock with a good book.
At night, watch giant Coconut crabs climbing to the top of coconut trees.
Day excursions: dive on nearby reefs, walk through the old 'stone town' of Zanzibar, visit spice gardens in neighbouring villages or the Jozani forest with its red colobus monkeys. |
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