Chumbe Island Hotel. Chumbe Island is Zanzibar’s first marine refuge and a one-of-a-kind place for snorkelers who really want to get away from it all. There is a lot of marine life to learn about, and the fact that 90% of East Africa’s coral species live there makes it very different from a normal beach trip. It can be hard to get there because the boats only leave at set times, which doesn’t always work out well for people with tight flight links. But for some people, it’s a beautiful eco camp, and because it’s run by locals, it’s a true African beach experience.

How to Get to Chumbe Island

The lodge is on Chumbe Island, 13 km southwest of Stone Town. From Dar es Salaam, it takes 20 minutes to fly to Stone Town. Even though the cabin is close to Stone Town, it still feels like it is in the middle of nowhere. Take a boat from Stone Town to get there.

The Truth About the Chumbe Island Hotel

The main house is made in an abstract style, and the cross-shaped roof is made up of huge makuti trees that hang down on all four sides. Chumbe is very proud of how eco-friendly it is. It is sometimes called Chumbe eco-resort, even though it looks nothing like a resort.

One smaller house and six bungalows with two stories can be found in Chumbe. The bathroom and living room are on the first floor, and the beds are on the second floor. The bathroom is very eco-friendly and has long drop toilets, so it’s not for people who want to be pampered. The water is heated by the sun and comes from rain. It is pumped up and put through a local cleaning system.

The Chumbe Island Hotel has things to do.

Chumbe is unique because you can snorkel there. Even though most of the island doesn’t have good beaches, Chumbe does have a nice stretch of white sand. You can’t dive or fish here, but the camp can set up all of your dolphin trips and other activities. Chumbe can be a great option for honeymooners who like to try new things.