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Beyond the beach

ZANZIBAR

The foreign buyer's guide to property in Zanzibar

Clear, honest guidance for international buyers and investors, from your first question to the keys in your hand.

WHY ZANZIBAR

An island worth more than a holiday.

Zanzibar is warm year-round, 20 minutes by air from Dar es Salaam, and served by direct flights from Europe, the Gulf and East Africa. Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The coastline runs from quiet kite-surf villages to full-service resort areas.

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For buyers, it's a place to live part of the year, rent out the rest, or hold as a long-term investment. For all three, what you buy, where, and under which legal structure matters more than the view.

Stone town, Zanzibar

Island life

Access

Investment

Turquoise water, spice markets, Swahili culture, a slower pace.

Direct flights from Europe, the Gulf and Africa to Zanzibar's international airport.

Strong tourism demand supports holiday rental income.

HOW IT WORKS

From first question to your own place on the island

01

Read our guides

Start with plain-English guides on ownership, costs and areas, written for foreign buyers.

02

Tell us your goals

Share what you're looking for, your budget range and your timeline in a short form.

03

Free consultation

We call you, answer your questions and help you decide whether Zanzibar fits your plans.

04

Expert guidance

We connect you with trusted local professionals and guide you through viewings and paperwork.

Kitesurfing over turquoise waters in Paje, Zanzibar near a boat

Paje

WHERE TO BUY

Five areas, five very different lives

Aerial view of a coastal development in Fumba, Zanzibar.

Kite-surf village on the east coast, popular with younger buyers and short-stay rentals.

Aerial view of white sand beach and turquoise sea in Kendwa, Zanzibar
St. Joseph's Cathedral in Stone Town, Zanzibar
Aerial view of a coastal beach resort in Kendwa, Zanzibar.

Nungwi & Kendwa

The north tip: swimmable beaches at all tides and the island's busiest resort strip.

Kiwengwa

A quieter stretch of the northeast coast, lined with resorts and villa projects.

Fumba

A planned town near Stone Town and the airport, built for residents rather than tourists.

Stone Town

The historic heart: restored townhouses, culture and the island's commercial center.

THE JOURNAL

Guides for buying from abroad

Let's talk about your Zanzibar plans

Tell us a little about what you're looking for. We'll get back to you within one business day to set up a free call.

Prefer to message us directly?
WhatsApp +1 715 497 6062
contact@zanzhome.com

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20+ 

International direct flight destinations

10-15% ROI

Strong investment returns

7% GDP Growth

Growing local economy

2.5 hours

Island transit duration

Zanzibar Travel Map

1.9 million

Population

700,000

Annual Visitors

Illustrated map of Zanzibar showing major landmarks and cities.
Portrait of ZanzHome founder, Baraka, in a black suit

Founder

Baraka Bishota

He has spent his life bringing people together across East Africa. Your first contact at ZanzHome.

Educated in Côte d'Ivoire, the USA, and Kenya, Baraka has spent nearly two decades building a thriving skateboarding business and community in Tanzania. He founded Spearhead Skate School, which has taught over 1,100 students. Baraka also helped start East Africa's first skateshop and served as Secretary General of a government-registered national sports association.

 

Today, he brings that network and local knowledge to guiding international buyers in Zanzibar.

ZanzHome founder, Baraka's signature
Aerial view of Stone Town beach in Zanzibar at sunset.
"Mgeni siku mbili, siku ya tatu mpe jembe."
- Swahili proverb

"Treat a guest as a guest for two days; on the third, hand them a hoe."

From visitor to belonging. Making the island home, not just a holiday.

Traditional dhow sailing on the Zanzibar coast at sunset
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