Fodor's Expert Review Chumbe Island
Beyond Stone Town
Island
Fodor's Choice
Between the Tanzanian coast and the islands of Zanzibar, Chumbe Island is the country's first marine national park and has some of the better snorkeling around. It's home to 400 species of coral and 200 species of fish. There's scuba diving, snorkeling, island hikes, and outrigger boat rides.
The island can only be visited on an organized day trip. Price includes boat transfers, lunch, snorkeling, forest walk, and V.A.T.