Chumbe Island Lodge: gallery
Chumbe Island Lodge: picture gallery
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![Chumbe Island is a tiny coral island about six miles by boat from Zanzibar Town.](/images/lodge/29645_l.jpg)
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![The Island Lodge has one single-storey bungalow, and six double-storey bungalows.](/images/lodge/29646_l.jpg)
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![All of these bungalows are within 30 seconds' walk of the beach.](/images/lodge/29647_l.jpg)
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![The lodge provides a feeling of both privacy and a sense of freedom of living in the open.](/images/lodge/29648_l.jpg)
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![All of the bungalows offer stunning views across the Indian ocean.](/images/lodge/29649_l.jpg)
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![The ecologically-sensitive design of the lodge is award-winning.](/images/lodge/29794_l.jpg)
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![The dining and lounge area sometimes also functions as an education center.](/images/lodge/29795_l.jpg)
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![The food is simple but freshly prepared using traditional recipes and spices.](/images/lodge/29796_l.jpg)
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![The bedrooms are accessed by a ladder...](/images/lodge/29797_l.jpg)
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![...all have comfortable double or twin beds which are covered by a palm thatched roof.](/images/lodge/29651_l.jpg)
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![The area downstairs is also open-sided...](/images/lodge/29659_l.jpg)
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![...and consists of a lounge/living room area, a large hammock...](/images/lodge/29653_l.jpg)
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![...and a bathroom.](/images/lodge/29798_l.jpg)
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![You may choose to climb the 131 steps to the top of the Chumbe Lighthouse, built in 1904.](/images/lodge/29654_l.jpg)
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![You can also dine in the ruins of the keeper's house now converted into a visitors' centre.](/images/lodge/29661_l.jpg)
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![Escorted forest walks which look at the island's geology, flora and fauna are also available.](/images/lodge/29655_l.jpg)
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![With only 7 bungalows the beach is always going to be quiet...](/images/lodge/29657_l.jpg)
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![...even if the lodge is fully booked.](/images/lodge/29662_l.jpg)
Other lodges in South-west Zanzibar
Alternative places to stay in this same area.
![Inspire me](/images/static-content/98cbe0d622a54f21be54e218d0ed0e18-2000.jpg)