Chumbe Island Coral Park

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. Hardy any variation in the meals.We were here in 2002 and we felt the comfort of the guests have been ignored for a long time.We cannot recommend this place to anyone.Price is too high for what it offers. We know part of it supports the locals. The fan and the lights don't work throughout the hot night. We decided to leave earlier.

Wir waren leider nur für eine Nacht auf Chumbe Island und wären gerne länger dort geblieben. Das Korallenriff vorm Haus ist schön zu schnorcheln und sehr umfangreich. Wenn man auf Chumbe ankommt, ist der Empfang von allen sehr sehr herzlich und man fühlt sich in einer kleinen Gemeinschaft aufgenommen. Man hat auch für einen Tag ein volles Programm, was es zu sehen gibt. Von der Geschichte der Insel über den medizinisch pflanzlichen Wald bishin zu den dort lebenden Tieren. Wenn man ein Naturfreund ist und tolle Aussichten mit familiärem Personal schätzt ist hier richtig Die Unterkünfte sind nachhaltig gestaltet und laden zum entspannen auch mal ohne Handy ein. Jeder der sich ein maximales Luxushotel wünscht ist hier falsch, aber jeder Naturliebhaber absolut richtig. Hätten wir früher gewusst wie toll es dort ist, wären wir gerne länger geblieben!

What a stunning and wonderful gem. Came to this beautiful and pristine eco-marine lodge after summiting Kilimanjaro. This was what I needed to decompress. Comfy eco-friendly cabin, sunkissed beach, and chill/ good vibes. The staff were amazing all around. Chef John and his team like Muren and Zena kept me fed and satiated. All the meals I had were included and I loved sampling everything they gave me. Endless coffee and ginger tea was an added touch. Chagga was super informative. Loved having after dinner drinks and talking with him. And his guided walk to see those incredible coconut crabs was perfect. Vera was the ultimate host/ manager. No words in terms of how generous and how much she cared for everything and everyone on the island. The other park staff and rangers were always smiles and helpful. Be aware no doors anywhere I could see on the island except for the lighthouse. Felt super safe regardless. The bungalow was well outfitted. Mosquito net over bed and solar powered lights all over. Fan was available but only used it once. Their window system is genius. Bathroom had an easy compost toilet and simple rain shower system. Loved the easy shades in the bungalow. Internet only in the main building, which was nice to help disconnect. If you have cell service it is throughout the island but not consistent. Flip flops definitely not recommended. Grateful they provided coral/ reef safe sandals. Used them to get to the boat, off the boat, and throughout the island. Snorkel, swim, or wander walk the island - all wonderful. Lots to explore or not. Enjoyed learning about the marine life, conservation, and seeing how they model true eco-travel excellence. Highly recommend walking the whole island during low tide.

If you are looking for the ultimate nature experience in Zanzibar you definitely have to visit Chumbe Island! - Best snorkeling experience I had in Zanzibar (MUCH better than Mnemba Island) with a high chance of seeing reef sharks, turtles and rays) - Incredibly knowledgeable staff that can tell you about the wildlife on and around the island - Cosy, eco-conscious huts that invite you to relax and forget about the world - AMAZING food! - I have never seen so many hermit crabs of all shapes and sizes in my life - Special experience to see the big coconut crabs (definitely go on the guided night walks) - beautiful, unforgettable sunsets - As a traveler who places very high value on sustainable tourism, this was a special treat, and I was impressed by all their thoughtful initiatives The only thing I regret is that we did not stay two nights, we would have loved to enjoy the nature, peace and hospitality a little longer!

Leben in und mit der Natur, freundliche Menschen, zur Ruhe kommen, das alles findet man in dieser einzigartigen Unterkunft

What an incredible experience! We stayed three nights and enjoyed each moment. For sure a trip worth. Boat transfer: it might be a little bumpy, on the way to the island it was bumpy but on the way back absolutly not. Food: Lunch and Dinner: the best food we had in our trip, very tasteful and delicious! Everyday there was something different and local, we loved it. Breakfast was also nice. There was an amazing Ginger and Lemongrass tea available all day. Bungalow: everything is natural, it was a good experience and it fits their concept. There was enough space and the bed was on the second floor. There is only rainwater and a compostable toilet which was fine, only negative point was that the toilet was not clean, we cleaned it ourselves. The bed sheet had holes and spots, the mattress was too hard, pillow was not comfortable, even if we were not looking for luxus. Snorkeling: Awesome, unforgetable! We have been 4 times to Maldives, comparing both, here the corals were healthy, almost intakt, some huge, colored, many different kinds. They do not have many fish. Corals are the spot. Snorkeling is only possible one time day, with the guide, the spot is far away and need to be reached by boat. Beach: it is not possible to swim, you can enter the water to get a refresh but there are a lot of stones or corals substract. There are low and high tides. People: All employees were friendly and helpful, special thank you to Magreth from Snorkeling and Cooking Chef John King.