Dining Experience

Dining on Chumbe is a celebration of authentic Zanzibar culture, with a deep commitment to sustainability. All meals are included and prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.  

• Swahili & International Fusion: The culinary team crafts delicious dishes combining Zanzibari, Indian, Arabic, and African influences.  

• The Education Centre & Restaurant: Meals are served in the spectacular main building, which features terraces overlooking the ocean, built over the restored ruins of the former lighthouse keeper's house.  

• Sustainable Seafood: Chumbe adheres to a strict sustainable seafood purchasing policy, ensuring all ocean-to-table dishes support local, responsible fishing.  

• Atmospheric Dining: Enjoy candlelit dinners under the stars or relaxed lunches looking out over the turquoise waters.

Facilities & Activities

Chumbe Island is a living laboratory and a playground for nature lovers. Note: To protect the pristine reefs, scuba diving is not permitted anywhere in the sanctuary, making it an exclusive paradise for snorkelers.  

• World-Class Snorkeling: Guided snorkeling in the Coral Reef Sanctuary, home to over 500 fish species and 59 genera of hard corals in incredibly clear, shallow waters.  

• Coconut Crab Night Walks: An unforgettable evening guided walk into the forest to spot the massive, endangered Coconut Crabs—the largest land-living crabs in the world.  

• Intertidal Walks: Explore rocky pools and seagrass meadows at low tide to discover unique marine life without swimming.  

• Forest Reserve Trails: Hike through the coral-rag forest to spot rare wildlife, including the endangered Aders' Duiker (Africa's smallest antelope) and numerous bird species.  

• Historic Lighthouse: Climb the 1904 lighthouse, originally built by the Sultan of Zanzibar and the British, for panoramic views of the island and ocean.