The destination

Invest in Zanzibar: Property for Sale

The pearl of the Indian Ocean

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€1,200 Avg. price per m²

+12% Annual growth

8-12% Rental yield

+25%/year Tourism

Zanzibar Discover

The destination

Why Zanzibar?

Zanzibar, the Tanzanian archipelago, is the new destination of choice for real estate investors. Paradise beaches, attractive prices and a booming tourist market make this island a unique investment opportunity.

With 25% annual tourism growth and prices still very accessible, Zanzibar offers the best value for tropical real estate investment with rental yields among the highest in the world.

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Key advantages

01 Highly accessible entry prices (from €149K)

02 Exceptional rental yields (8-12% gross)

03 Exponential tourism growth (+25%/year)

04 Favourable tax framework for foreign investors

05 Paradise beaches and tropical climate year-round

06 Emerging market with strong appreciation potential

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Zanzibar

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Properties in Zanzibar

Prestige

Villa · Zanzibar, Tanzania

Why invest in Zanzibar

Zanzibar welcomed 917,167 international visitors in 2025, its highest ever, according to the Zanzibar Office of the Chief Government Statistician and the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism. That growth in tourism is what drives demand for villas and apartments to rent to visitors. Entry prices are far lower than in the Mediterranean: our portfolio has apartments from €149,000.

Where to buy in Zanzibar

Jambiani and Paje: south-east coast, long white-sand beaches. Paje is known for kitesurfing. Most of our properties are here.
Nungwi and Kendwa: the north of the island, with beaches where the tide is less noticeable.
Stone Town: the historic town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, close to the airport.

What we currently have in Zanzibar

Villa Eco-chic, Jambiani: 3 bedrooms, 173 m², €485,000.
Villa de Prestige, Jambiani: 3 bedrooms, 190 m², €590,000.
Residence at the Anantara resort: 3 bedrooms, 200 m², price on request.
Anga, Paje: 2-bedroom, 80 m² apartment, €149,000.

How foreigners buy property in Zanzibar

All land in Zanzibar is public, so foreigners cannot buy freehold. What you buy is a long lease (leasehold):

Usually up to 99 years, and renewable.
It can be sold, inherited and, for units in buildings, mortgaged.
In projects approved by ZIPA, Zanzibar's investment agency, purchases are regulated and simpler for foreign buyers.

Buying in a ZIPA-approved project for at least US$100,000 lets the buyer, their spouse and up to two dependants apply for a residence permit.

How the purchase works

Choose a property in an approved project.
Legal review of the project and lease documents.
Contract, payment and registration of the lease in your name.

We guide you through each step and coordinate the legal review.

FAQ

Can foreigners buy property in Zanzibar?

Yes, through a long lease (leasehold), usually up to 99 years. Not freehold.

Does buying give you residency?

In ZIPA-approved projects, a purchase of at least US$100,000 lets you apply for a residence permit.

How much does property cost in Zanzibar?

In our portfolio, apartments start at €149,000 and villas at €485,000.