Full-Day Chumbe Island Coral Park Tour with Snorkelling and Beaches

8 Hours Round trip from Zanzibar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Unwind and relax on the quiet, pristine beaches of Chumbe Island
  • 02 Snorkel and swim in the protected coral park surrounded by marine life
  • 03 Visit one of the last pristine coral islands in the Zanzibar region
  • 04 Walk through a private nature reserve with a coral reef sanctuary and forest reserve

Explore Chumbe Island Coral Park, a well-known private nature reserve off the Zanzibar coast. Surrounded by a protected coral reef, this beautiful island is lined with quiet, pristine beaches and remains one of the last pristine coral islands in the region. Spend the day snorkeling, swimming, relaxing on the beach, or walking through the park while enjoying its remarkable natural setting.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Zanzibar
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Chumbe Island Coral Park Nature and Snorkelling Tour

  • Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location in Zanzibar and visit Chumbe Island Coral Park, a well-known private nature reserve that is ideal for nature enthusiasts touring Zanzibar. The beautiful private island of Chumbe lies off the Zanzibar coast and is lined with quiet, pristine beaches, surrounded by a protected coral reef. It is one of the last pristine coral islands in the region.

  • See coconut crabs, green turtles, sharks, or even humpback whales. The park includes a coral reef sanctuary, a forest reserve, an education centre, and an ecolodge. Designed for zero impact on the environment, the education centre and lodge were sustainably built with rainwater harvesting, solar water heating, and composting toilets. Fostering community development and cultural stewardship, local fishermen are trained as park rangers. The Chumbe Environmental Education program provides free island excursions to children, teachers, and community groups.

  • Start the tour at Mbweni Beach, where your guide will take you to the island by boat.

  • Snorkel, swim, and walk through the park during your visit.

  • Tour one of the seven eco-bungalows.

  • Taste delicious Swahili cuisine during lunch.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Zanzibar 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel

  • Transport waiting charge

  • Experienced English-speaking Zanzibar tour guide

  • All taxes, fuel, and service fees

  • Bottled water

  • Entrance fees

  • Snorkelling gear and wetsuits

What's Not Included

  • Medical insurance

  • Flights

  • Visas

  • Airport taxes

  • Expenses of a personal nature

  • Lunch

What to bring

  • Swimming suit and towel

  • Sunscreen

  • Hat or cap

  • Camera

  • Insect repellent

Know before you go

  • You can choose the tour starting time; we usually recommend 9:00 am.

  • You may choose a private excursion and your desired departure time.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Tour start
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Zanzibar.

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