Chumbe Island Coral Park

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!

This is the most amazing place and the work they are doing to protect the reefs and forest is invaluable. The staff are fantastic and knowledgeable and went out of their way to help us make the most of our stay. The eco-cabins were brilliant and so wonderful to be so close to the sea and part of the rag forest; food was great. The snorkelling was wonderful, lots of fish and corals, octopus and reef sharks and enough time to see them. The forest walk was really interesting and opened our eyes to the need to preserve not only the forest but also the knowledge and understanding of plant uses. The highlight of the trip was to see the coconut crabs at night and also the small ones in the daytime. What an amazing place - keep up the good work all of you!

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.

Perfect water and snorkeling. Beautiful island with perfect sunbathing. Wildlife super cool some unique such as huge coconut crabs and unique birds. All staff are super nice and know everything about the island. Food is amazing with a tub of all the drinks you could want which is free with the trip.

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…

Spectacular! We were here for 2 nights (3 days) and it was the perfect amount of time. If you like being off the grid with eco friendly accommodations, you will love this but if you like your hotel amenities, well, this probably isn’t for you. The experience is equivalent to a Robinson Caruso type experience met by Tarzan’s accommodations. The food was delicious and the hospitality of the staff was unmatched. Definitely worth it if you’re looking for quiet, peacefulness and a slower pace while experiencing something extraordinary. Magical.