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Chumbe Island Coral Park
Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Sibylle Riedmiller founded Chumbe Island Coral Park in 1991 as the world's first privately managed marine protected area, seven solar-powered bungalows on a private island off Zanzibar. A 1904 British lighthouse still stands; the education centre occupies the keeper's ruined house. Every stay funds the reef and forest, and you snorkel a sanctuary that exists because the hotel does.
- 7 rooms
- Opened 1998
- Neighborhood: Chumbe Island
About Chumbe Island Coral Park
- World's first privately managed marine protected area, established in 1991 by Sibylle Riedmiller.
- Seven eco-bungalows with rainwater harvesting, composting toilets, and solar power.
- Historic British lighthouse from 1904; giant coconut crabs on the forest walks.
History
Established in 1991 by social entrepreneur Sibylle Riedmiller, Chumbe Island Coral Park is the world's first privately managed marine protected area. The island features a historic British lighthouse built in 1904 and an education center housed in the restored ruins of the lighthouse keeper’s house. Its unique eco-bungalows were developed with pioneering sustainable technology to ensure zero impact on the surrounding coral reef and forest ecosystems.
Amenities
- Guided snorkeling in a world-class Coral Reef Sanctuary
- Forest walks to spot rare wildlife like the giant Coconut Crab
- Eco-bungalows featuring rainwater harvesting and composting toilets
- Full board with organic Zanzibari and Swahili cuisine
- Solar-powered electricity and water heating for zero impact
- Guided tours of the 1904 British-built lighthouse and ruins
- Beach
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