Chumbe Island is a relaxing and utterly luxurious location in some of Tanzania's most beautiful scenery directly off the coast of Stone Town. The attractions of Chumbe Island include excellent snorkeling, a forest reserve which is home to duiker antelope and large coconut crabs, exclusive private beaches, and a lighthouse with great views.

 

Chumbe Island has earned its reputation as a leader of sustainable eco-tourism, where high standards of luxury and exclusivity have been perfectly teamed with environmental responsibility. The seven thatched bandas each have a beachfront spot offering great views. Every banda catches a supply of freshwater from the specially-designed roof in the rainy season. The water is then run through a filter system and directed into underground storage tanks below each banda. A solar-powered heating system supplies hot & cold-water containers for the shower and basin in each self-contained bathroom.

 

Chumbe Island has many other examples of its effective and ecologically sound ways of handling daily issues. The amazing thing about Chumbe Island is the successful provision of utter luxury to guests while minimising negative environmental effects at every turn. A stay at Chumbe Island is an experience in relaxation and being pampered - privacy, comfort and excellent food give you the luxury-lodge feel, while the careful eco-management makes you feel like you are contributing to the local community with your visit - which, in fact, you are. The lodge is involved with environmental education programs for the local school children, and makes a lot of effort to ensure the benefits of tourism are felt by local people. A stay on Chumbe is a guilt-free pleasure, as you help the community and learn about environmental responsibility.

 

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