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CHUMBE ISLAND DAYTRIP📍Full Day ▶️ $110
Chumbe Island Magharibi Mjini Magharibi Region
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Chumbe Island, situated 8 km southwest of Stone Town, is a unique and memorable travel or day trip destination. It is surrounded by the best preserved shallow reef on the East African coast, home to over 200 species of coral and 400 species of fish. You can go snorkelling and reef walking with the trained rangers on one of the world’s most beautiful coral gardens, explore the Chumbe Forest Reserve, with its unique flora and fauna, including the elusive Ader’s Duiker, an abundance of birds, crabs, reptiles, non-poisonous snakes, lizards and the rare nocturnal Coconut Crab; climb the lighthouse, built 1904, which offers breath-taking views of the island and Zanzibar; and, last but not least, enjoy the Chumbe team’s spectacular hospitality. Definitely one of Zanzibar’s must-dos! The boat to Chumbe Island Coral Park departs from Mbweni Ruins at 10.00 a.m. You will have to arrive at Protea Mbweni Ruins hotel at 09.30 am to fill in the registration form and join a useful briefing before the boat departure.
Upon arrival on the island, you will be shown to your semiprivate day room which is already worth the journey. In this brilliantly designed Eco-bungalow, you can find a fully equipped bathroom, living room and a bedroom upstairs with sea view – exceptionally romantic! The almost untouched reef includes over 400 species of fish, more than 200 species of corals, turtles, friendly sharks and many more. After your return, there is time for a shower before a delicious buffet with dessert is served. The rest of the day you can relax in your private bungalow, at the beach or you can go on a guided nature trail walk. As a Marine Protected Area, the number of guests on the island is limited to 14 persons. Day trip bookings can only be made 2 days beforehand if there is availability in the lodge. This means that we can only make secured advance bookings for overnight stays (US$ 280 per person x2 per night / US$ 560 based on allinclusive, except tips, souvenirs and alcoholic drinks). If you decide to book the day trip with us, we will get back to 2 days before departure if we don't get a confirmation of the same. The boat will arrive back at Mbweni Ruins at 5.30 pm.
The price is always US$ 110 per person for the day trip, no matter how many persons join (max. 16 guests). Children under 2 are allowed to join the day trip with at least one single parent ( free of charge ) children under 12 years join the day trip for the half-price: US$ 55 This includes boat transport to and from the island, lunch freshly cooked on the island, sodas, water & snacks, quality snorkelling equipment & guide, tuition in snorkelling - if required, guided walk through the forest trails and intertidal area (if low tide permits) as well as 18% VAT. PLEASE take a towel from your hotel for the day trip to save the island's resources!
