> Chumbe Island Coral Park
Chumbe Island Coral Park
Zanzibar
Safari/Game Lodge
(6
rooms)
Situated 8 KM southwest of Stone Town, the award-winning Chumbe Island Coral Park is a Marine Protected Area (MPA) that is self-funded through an eco-accommodation located on the island. Guest fees fund monitoring and research projects and sponsor environmental education trips for local students. The island has 7 exclusive eco-bungalows, world-class snorkelling, guided tours of the unique coral rag forest, and fantastic Zanzibari cuisine.
Snorkelling over the coral gardens surrounding Chumbe is an amazing experience, as the reef sanctuary hosts 90 percent of the hard coral species in East Africa and over 400 species of fish.
As Chumbe is an internationally recognized Marine Protected Area and closed forest habitat, it is important that all activities on the island have zero impact on the environment. This includes the Lodge operations, and these eco-bungalows have been specially designed with state of the art eco-architecture and technology; this makes Chumbe a unique example of truly sustainable management of eco-tourism for which we are getting International acclaim.
So, what is so special about these buildings?
As there is no freshwater source on the island we collect rainwater using the large expanse of roof during the rainy season. This water passes through, and is cleaned, by a natural filter located at each side of the bungalow, and is then stored in a large cistern underneath the living room. The water is then pumped up through a solar-powered heating system into hot & cold water containers for the shower.
The used water from the showers and sinks passes through particulate filters, chemical filters, and finally into plant beds located in front of each bungalow. These beds are planted with species that are efficient at taking up the phosphates and nitrates in the used water. The beds are completely encased in clay, which ensures that no used water runs into the natural environment.
Sewage is handled by compost toilets. Each eco-toilet has a completely sealed chamber to prevent sewage from seeping into the Marine Park. Compost toilets also economize on water. In each toilet, human waste is quickly decomposed into natural fertilizer through aerobic composting.
The lights in each bungalow are powered by photovoltaic solar electricity, with panels located on the roof of each bungalow. These provide enough environmentally friendly energy for normal usage.
The openness of the bungalows, with no walls, and open to the sea, allows for maximum through draft for cooling of the bungalows.... There is natural air-conditioning.
Additionally all of the fundamental building materials were bought locally and the building work carried out by local fundi’s (engineers) from nearby communities.
These technologies are extremely new for this part of the world and the architecture is experimental. We hope that Chumbe will be a leading example of how tourism and the environment can exist in harmony, and we hope others will follow our lead.
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> Chumbe Island Coral Park
Chumbe Island Coral Park
Zanzibar
Safari/Game Lodge
(6
rooms)
Situated 8 KM southwest of Stone Town, the award-winning Chumbe Island Coral Park is a Marine Protected Area (MPA) that is self-funded through an eco-accommodation located on the island. Guest fees fund monitoring and research projects and sponsor environmental education trips for local students. The island has 7 exclusive eco-bungalows, world-class snorkelling, guided tours of the unique coral rag forest, and fantastic Zanzibari cuisine.
Snorkelling over the coral gardens surrounding Chumbe is an amazing experience, as the reef sanctuary hosts 90 percent of the hard coral species in East Africa and over 400 species of fish.
As Chumbe is an internationally recognized Marine Protected Area and closed forest habitat, it is important that all activities on the island have zero impact on the environment. This includes the Lodge operations, and these eco-bungalows have been specially designed with state of the art eco-architecture and technology; this makes Chumbe a unique example of truly sustainable management of eco-tourism for which we are getting International acclaim.
So, what is so special about these buildings?
As there is no freshwater source on the island we collect rainwater using the large expanse of roof during the rainy season. This water passes through, and is cleaned, by a natural filter located at each side of the bungalow, and is then stored in a large cistern underneath the living room. The water is then pumped up through a solar-powered heating system into hot & cold water containers for the shower.
The used water from the showers and sinks passes through particulate filters, chemical filters, and finally into plant beds located in front of each bungalow. These beds are planted with species that are efficient at taking up the phosphates and nitrates in the used water. The beds are completely encased in clay, which ensures that no used water runs into the natural environment.
Sewage is handled by compost toilets. Each eco-toilet has a completely sealed chamber to prevent sewage from seeping into the Marine Park. Compost toilets also economize on water. In each toilet, human waste is quickly decomposed into natural fertilizer through aerobic composting.
The lights in each bungalow are powered by photovoltaic solar electricity, with panels located on the roof of each bungalow. These provide enough environmentally friendly energy for normal usage.
The openness of the bungalows, with no walls, and open to the sea, allows for maximum through draft for cooling of the bungalows.... There is natural air-conditioning.
Additionally all of the fundamental building materials were bought locally and the building work carried out by local fundi’s (engineers) from nearby communities.
These technologies are extremely new for this part of the world and the architecture is experimental. We hope that Chumbe will be a leading example of how tourism and the environment can exist in harmony, and we hope others will follow our lead.
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Rooms and Rates
Standard Eco Bungalow
(6
rooms)
from
1380.0
p.p.s
p.p. sharing
Room information
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x 2
(main is King)
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Ensuite Bathroom (Shower only)
Details
Facilities:
- Fan
- Tea and Coffee
- Towels
Pictures of Chumbe Island Coral Park
Breakfast served
Lunch served
Dinner served
Set Menu offered
Caters for Vegetarian
Caters for Halaal
Bird Watching
Game Viewing
Walking / Hiking
Airport Shuttle Service
Curio Shop
Family friendly
Laundry Service
Safe available
Fan
Tea and Coffee
Towels
Children age 13 and over are charged as adults.
x 2
(main is King)
Ensuite Bathroom (Shower only)
