Chumbe Island is covered by one of the last remaining pristine 'coral rag' forests in Zanzibar. The Government of Zanzibar declared it a closed forest in 1994, and the management were entrusted to Chumbe Island Coral Park Ltd. Guest will have the opportunity to snorkel through the shallow water Reef Sanctuary or explore the Forest Reserve and historical monuments. All bungalows overlook the sea and are are equipped with double or twin beds in the sleeping area under the palm thatched roof, self-contained bathrooms with hot & cold shower, large living rooms

All the built accommodation are based on eco-architecture and eco-technology: the open design of the bungalows, with minimal barriers to the open air, allows for maximum through draft for cooling of the bungalows; a form of natural air-conditioning. Organic soaps produced by a local women's co-operative in Zanzibar are provided for guests. In the process of purchasing supplies, non-organic products are avoided (i.e., plastic bags) and any unavoidable non-organic waste produced by the island is removed and incinerated in a specialised incinerator constructed by the project on the main island Unguja.