Chumbe Island Coral Park

Phone	+255-(0)24-2231040
Fax	+255-(0)24-2231040
Email	sibylle@chumbeisland.com
Website	www.chumbeisland.com
Physical address	Chumbe Island, Zanzibar
Postal address	P.O.Box 3203, Zanzibar/Tanzania

Description

Chumbe Island Coral Park Ltd. (CHICOP) is a private nature reserve that was developed from 1991 for the conservation and sustainable management of uninhabited Chumbe Island off Zanzibar, one of the last relatively pristine coral islands in the region. The park includes a fully protected coral reef sanctuary and forest reserve that harbour extremely rare and endangered animals, a Visitor centre, a small eco-lodge, nature trails and historical ruins. All buildings and operations are based on state-of-the-art eco-technology aiming at zero impact on the environment (rainwater catchment, photovoltaic energy and solar water heating, composting toilets, vegetative greywater filtration etc.).

The company objectives are non-commercial, while operations follow commercial principles. The overall aim of CHICOP is to create a model of financially and ecologically sustainable Park management, where ecotourism supports conservation, research and environmental education programs for local schools and other benefits for local people.

Our guests enjoy and learn about the beauty of pristine Chumbe Island and feel part of our Park Management team, when taken through the terrestrial and marine nature trails, the Visitors´ Centre and ongoing research by our Rangers, who also teach them snorkeling when needed. Often-mentioned highlights are the ´Robinson Crusoe experience of living in the open´ in the innovative Eco-bungalows, the local organic cuisine, and meeting a committed team preserving their natural wealth and livelihoods. Guests love to contribute to the success of the park. The combination of conservation, education, meeting local people and commerce makes it a unique destination.

Winner of the 1999 British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Global Award, the 2000 UNEP Global 500 Roll of Honour, Worldwide Project and Golden Award of the EXPO2000 in Hanover (Germany), 2001 Green Hotel of the Year Award of the International Hotel and Restaurant Association (IH&RA), 2001 Ecotourism Destination Award of the Condenast Traveller Magazine, Most Romantic Eco-Lodge, Harpers & Queen 2003, TO DO! Award for Socially Responsible Tourism 2004, Best in the Marine Environment Responsible Travel Tourism Award 2004, Best Investment Project for Conservation of the Marine Environment and Biodiversity, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Zanzibar 2004, Geotourism Award of National Geographic Traveler 2008, 2001 & 2004 finalist Aga Khan Award for Architecture, among many others. For more information, see www.chumbeisland.com

Chumbe Island Coral Park

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