Zanzibar Villas & Property for Sale
Property for sale in Zanzibar: 3-bedroom villas in Jambiani from €485,000 and apartments in Paje from €149,000. How to invest in Zanzibar as a foreigner.
What we have now
We currently have three villas for sale in Zanzibar, all with 3 bedrooms. Two are in Jambiani, on the south-east coast: Villa Eco-chic (173 m², €485,000) and Villa de Prestige (190 m², €590,000). The third is at the Anantara resort (200 m², price on request). If you are looking for something smaller, there is also a 2-bedroom apartment in Paje at €149,000.
Zanzibar Villas & Property for Sale
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Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners buy in Zanzibar?
Not freehold. What you buy is a long lease (leasehold), usually up to 99 years and renewable. It can be sold and inherited.
Does buying give you residency?
In projects approved by ZIPA, Zanzibar's investment agency, a purchase of at least US$100,000 lets the buyer, their spouse and up to two dependants apply for a residence permit.
How much does a villa cost?
In our current portfolio, from €485,000.
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.
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