Zanzibar Chumbe Island trip

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Details of Zanzibar Chumbe Island trip

Chumbe Island Coral Park (CHICOP) offers an exceptional day escape into nature with a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Here’s a detailed guide to help you plan your day trip.

Location: Chumbe Island is a pristine coral island located just off the coast of Zanzibar.

Established: The park was developed in 1991 to protect the island's unique ecosystem.


Activities

Forest Trail Walk
Duration: 8 hours
Highlights: Spot over 80 bird species, various reptiles, insects, and the endangered Ader’s antelope.


Lighthouse Visit
Built: 1904.
Experience: Climb 132 steps for a panoramic view. The lighthouse remains a crucial navigational aid.


Night Walk (Optional, if staying later in the day)
Spotlight: Giant coconut crabs.
Details: These crabs can grow up to 1 meter across and are known for their ability to climb coconut trees.


Snorkeling
Reef: Explore vibrant coral reefs teeming with over 500 fish species, diverse corals, and other marine life.
Experience: The underwater world here is noted for its exceptional beauty and biodiversity.


Intertidal Walk (Tide Dependent)
Explore: Rock pools, marine life, and coastal formations during low tide.


Sunset Sail
Boat: Chumbe ngalawa, a traditional wooden dugout.
Experience: Enjoy a serene sunset while sailing in a boat used by local fishermen.


Inclusions

Transportation: Pickup from any hotel in Zanzibar.
Boat Transfers: Includes transfers to and from the island, and the sunset sail.
Meals: lunch

Activities: All island activities are guided by trained rangers.


Tips

Suitability: Ideal for all ages and fitness levels, with a particularly romantic atmosphere.
Capacity: Limited to 18 guests, ensuring a private and exclusive experience.

What to Bring

Comfortable Footwear: For walking and hiking.
Swimwear: For snorkeling and potentially the intertidal walk.
Sunscreen & Hat: Essential for sun protection.
Camera: To capture the stunning views and wildlife.

Enjoy your day trip to Chumbe Island! It’s a unique destination offering a rare chance to connect deeply with nature in a beautiful and sustainable way.

 

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Chumbe Island is an internationally acclaimed conservation area and it presents ecotourism at its finest. Chumbe is operating as a non-profit enterprise and with the revenue generated by eco-tourism on the island, it became the world’s first financially self-sustaining marine protected area.



Half a square kilometer coral reef sanctuary and forest reserve are home to diverse corals, over 500 reef fish species, many crustaceans, among them the giant coconut crab, tortoises, and critically endangered Ader's antelopes.



A very romantic and still very active retreat from the real world, almost a must for the environmentally conscious one.

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