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executive summary by darmansjah

CHUMBE ISLAND CORAL PARK  It’s hard to get more environmentally friendly than Chumbe’s seven eco-bungalows on a sun-splashed coral island in the Zanzibar archipelago. Rainwater is collected for daily needs, the sun provides energy, and composting toilets keep the surrounding marine park pollution free. The entire enterprise doubles as a nature reserve that also offers educational programs for local children. Forested trails deliver up close encounters with the endangered Aders’ duiker and rare coconut crabs (the world’s largest land crabs) that seek refuge here. Guests can also explore Zanzibar historic town, don masks and fins to snorkel the healthy private reef, the nretire at night to dine by lantern on traditional Swaqhili cuisine. 7 rooms; from $260, including full board and round-trip boat transfers.