Chumbe Island Coral Park

Chumbe is a pretty coral island whose protected reef like all others has suffered but offered us multitudes of fish, reef shark, turtle, rays and much more. Despite offering day trips, staying overnight to get a 6AM snorkel in and experience the nightly coconut crab visit is well worth it. Terrific caring staff, lovely food, a pretty island to relax on and only a few huts so it’s not crowded. Conservation is king, so prepare for a little rustic - pumping your own water for a shower, two scoops down the loo and WiFi only at the main building - but that is what makes it special.

I went to Chumbe Island with my husband and my daughter and it was an amazing experience for all of us. We loved everything: the kindness and friendliness of the staff, the special accomodation in the eco-friendly and charming bandas, the wonderful sea, the snorkeling - probably the best you can find in Zanzibar, the great quality of the food. The coral reef is exceptionally well preserved and the island has a beautiful forest with a charming lighthouse. The night walk to see the giant coconut crabs was also an impressive experience. We had a truly unique experience of deep immersion in the nature, in an oasis of peace and beauty, far away from the conventional tourism, living the real-life experience of being in a wilderness retreat. Chumbe island was the highlight of our holiday in Zanzibar and we plan to go again in the future. Thank you for your passionate dedication and hospitality!

An experience like no other - living on an island jewel in the Indian Ocean for a few days - utterly peaceful and wonderful experience. Staff awesome - even learnt how to play bao ! Just so magical. Arrive by boat from Zanzibar main island and turn off and relax. Even the land crabs arent that scary!

The bungalow with the sea view was incredible; it truly made us feel like Robinson Crusoe. The activities offered were enjoyable, particularly the night walk and the giant crabs. If possible, we suggest staying for two nights. While the food was good, a more "gastronomic" touch would make the experience perfect.

Although only 20 minutes by boat from Zanzibar, Chumbe Island feels far from everything. It’s a quiet, relaxing getaway that offers snorkeling and a short forest walk, but is really made for just lounging on the beach. The food was well-prepared and the staff were wonderful - friendly and professional. We would absolutely go again - and would stay at least one more night.

We stayed for two nights at Chumbe Island and totally loved it - indeed we were on our own on the island for the whole day. The accommodation, beach and food were all first class and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed snorkelling on both days and saw a lot of fish. We also enjoyed walking around the island, going up the lighthouse and seeing the coconut crabs in the evening. A highlight of our Tanzania. The only downside was the shock of arriving in a resort on Zanzibar afterwards…