Chumbe
Lying 12km / 7.5mi south of Zanzibar Town, uninhabited Chumbe Island was designated Zanzibar’s first marine reserve and now delivers an incredible underwater experience within the ambit of strictly controlled eco-tourism. The shallow-water reefs are pristine and there are turtles, rare birds and some 370 fish species to discover.
Chumbe Island is a small privately owned island a few kilometres off the main island of Zanzibar
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Chumbe Island has a Visitor and Education centre and activities in the surrounding area include snorkelling, nature trails and historical ruins such as the old lighthouse. The island is accessed via a boat transfer from Mbweni, approximately 3.7 miles from Stone Town.
Chumbe Island is an idyllic tropical island that is situated about 6 km west of the larger island of Zanzibar and about 30 km off the coast of Tanzania in East Africa.
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