About This Zbr safaris

Landscape:
A private eco-reserve with pristine coral reefs, tropical forest trails, and historical lighthouse ruins. The coral reef here is one of the most diverse in East Africa.

Animals & Marine Life:

• Over 400 species of reef fish.

• Critically endangered species like the hawksbill turtle and coconut crab.

• Reef sharks, rays, and moray eels.

• Forest life includes duikers, Ader’s duiker (critically endangered and endemic to Zanzibar), and unique butterflies.

History & Notes:
Established in the 1990s as a marine protected area, Chumbe is a model of sustainable eco-tourism, with solar-powered lodges and strict conservation rules.