Chumbe Island Coral Park

A wonderful, fairytale place. We stayed 6 nights and I can say that they were not enough. A truly wonderful experience in the middle of nature. An ecological resort may not be to everyone's liking, but I highly recommend it to those who want to experience peace and quiet in the middle of nature.

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.

Chumbe Island was the highlight of a monthlong trip that spanned Kenya, mainland Tanzania, and Zanzibar. The island's beauty and relaxing atmosphere was just what we needed. In addition to the all-inclusive and excellent food, snorkeling and interpretive nature walks were offered at no charge. We loved reading, relaxing, tidepooling, meeting other guests, and climbing the lighthouse. Snorkeling was the best and we saw a hawksbill sea turtle among other rare and exceptional species. If you are interested in reef conservation and sustainable tourism, visit Chumbe.