The resort
Chumbe Island Coral Park is a privately managed marine protected area 8 km west of Unguja, combining a coral reef sanctuary and forest reserve with a seven-bungalow eco-lodge that funds the conservation and education work. The reef was gazetted in 1994 as Tanzania's first MPA and the lodge opened in 1998, making it the world's first financially self-sustaining MPA. The off-grid bungalows run on photovoltaic solar power, harvest rainwater into 15,000-litre cisterns and use composting toilets and vegetative greywater filtration.
The accommodation
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The two premium bungalows, set at the beach's edge with wide views over the ocean and, from the second-floor sleeping platform, over the marine park. These are the most spacious on the island and suit couples or families.
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Two-storey bungalows a few steps from the water, with second-floor sleeping platforms looking out over Chumbe's forest and shoreline. Built for couples, with the option of extra beds in the living room for families.
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A single-storey, more compact bungalow set in the island's dense vegetation, suited to solo travellers, couples or anyone who would rather not climb to a sleeping platform. Like every bungalow it has a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a hot-water rain shower.
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Chumbe’s island kitchen prepares a changing selection of Swahili dishes using locally sourced ingredients. The operator describes fresh fish bought from local fishers and dishes for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free diets; dietary needs should be communicated before arrival.
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Chumbe Island Coral Park is located in Stone Town. Chumbe Island, Zanzibar
Chumbe Island Coral Park offers 3 accommodation categories, including Seafront Bungalow, Seaview Bungalow, Garden Bungalow.
Chumbe Island Coral Park has 1 restaurant or bar, including Food & Dining. Cuisines span Swahili and Zanzibari.
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