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“Magical Robinson Crusoe-style eco lodge on Chumbe Island. State of the art, environmentally friendly bungalows provide simple but comfortable accommodation. Candlelit beach dining with excellent cuisine. Ideal for honeymooners and nature revellers alike.”

“Magical Robinson Crusoe-style eco lodge on Chumbe Island. State of the art, environmentally friendly bungalows provide simple but comfortable accommodation. Candlelit beach dining with excellent cuisine. Ideal for honeymooners and nature revellers alike.”

Hotel Review

This award-winning island project, designed to have no impact on the delicate marine ecosystem, is best for those who are prepared to rough it a little. The Robinson Crusoe-style self-sufficient eco-lodges are great fun, traditional food is served in the impressive domed lodge and the staff are passionate and well-informed. Spend an afternoon learning about marine life or climbing the lighthouse; eco-tourism at its best.
 

Written by Simone Topolski

Recommended For

  • Eco break
  • Fully protected coral reef sanctuary, forest reserve and eco-lodge, pioneer in marine conservation and eco tourism.
  • Back to Nature
  • Forget your gadgets and be brought back to nature with an entire island to roam, encased by white sand beaches.
  • Great walks
  • Head off on an intertidal walk from the island's north point to south observing the marine life, fish eagles and roseate terns
  • Learning
  • Enjoy the fascinating guided forest walk with your encyclopaedic ranger, starting from a 300-year-old Baobab tree.
  • Diving
  • The scuba-diving in the reefs outside the sanctuary (it is forbidden inside) is utterly spectacular.
  • Other Activities
  • Climb the island lighthouse for spectacular sunset views over the whole island.
  • Snorkelling
  • Snorkel in the coral reefs a short boat ride outside the marine sanctuary.
  • Birdwatching
  • Search for the island inhabitants with the help of a ranger.
  • Hideaway
  • Families
  • Honeymoons
  • Beach Life
  • Eco
  • Views
  • Quiet
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Barefoot Luxury
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Full of character
  • Wellbeing
  • Restaurant
  • On the beach
  • Sea Views
  • Child friendly
  • On an island
  • Remote
  • Traditional
  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • Free wifi
  • Secluded setting

Facilities

  • Airport transfer
  • Surcharge applies
  • Bar
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Outdoor dining
  • Meeting Room
  • Views
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Restaurant
  • Child friendly
  • Private villas
  • Wifi
  • Free wifi

Activities

  • Great walks
  • Head off on an intertidal walk from the island's north point to south observing the marine life, fish eagles and roseate terns
  • Learning
  • Enjoy the fascinating guided forest walk with your encyclopaedic ranger, starting from a 300-year-old Baobab tree.
  • Diving
  • The scuba-diving in the reefs outside the sanctuary (it is forbidden inside) is utterly spectacular.
  • Other Activities
  • Climb the island lighthouse for spectacular sunset views over the whole island.
  • Snorkelling
  • Snorkel in the coral reefs a short boat ride outside the marine sanctuary.
  • Birdwatching
  • Search for the island inhabitants with the help of a ranger.

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