Chumbe Island

Chumbe

Chumbe Island Coral Park is one of the Indian Ocean’s finest marine protected areas — a small island just 12km south of Stone Town with an extraordinary coral reef sanctuary. The island is home to one of the most pristine and biodiverse reefs in the western Indian Ocean, protected since 1994.

Highlights

Endangered hawksbill turtles nesting on the beach
Rare coconut crabs — world's largest land crustacean
Award-winning eco-lodge with zero single-use plastics
Day visits available for snorkelling and nature walks
Forest trail through coral rag forest with endemic wildlife
One of the Indian Ocean's most pristine coral reef ecosystems
Ras Chumbe Reef — over 200 hard coral species and 400+ fish species

Island at a Glance

SizeLocation

12km south of Stone Town, Zanzibar

Protected Status

Tanzania's first private marine reserve

Coral Reef

One of the most pristine in the western Indian Ocean

Accommodation

Award-winning eco-lodge with 7 bungalows

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8+ years of happy travelers!

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