Travelblog by Jurgita and Thomas

‪We have heard a lot of nice things about the Eco island of Chumbe. In March we took a daytrip to the small island about 40 minutes boat ride from Mbweni were we live. The island has seven eco-friendly bungalows, beautiful beaches, some ruins, a mosque and a lighthouse. It also has what is supposed to be one of the best coral reefs in the world. Plus it is home to the giant Coconut Crab.

The owners of the island are doing a good job with catching the rainwater, composting toilets, solar panels, etc.

We spent a whole day there, walking around the nice paths on the island, taking pictures from the top of the lighthouse with breathtaking views. The sultans of Zanzibar and the British built it in 1904 and its 131 steps to get up to the very top.

We also went on a snorkeling trip in the amazing coral park and were lucky to see three stingrays, a small black tip reef shark and lots of other types of fish.

And with very nice weather, we had a fantastic day on this tiny island.

Arriving at the eco island of Chumbe.

Fantastic and tempting beaches on all sides of the island.

Jurgita testing the water-temperature at Chumbe.

The Lighthouse built by the Zanzibarian sultan in 1904.

At the top of the lighthouse after climbing 131 steps.

View of the seven bungalows from the lighthouse.

Relaxing at the restaurant with an amazing seaview.

One of many huts for relaxing at Chumbe.

At the beach getting tanned.

One of the seven bungalows. Bedroom at second floor.

On a guided tour in the forest.

Bye bye Chumbe! We´ll be back!