Can foreigners buy property in Zanzibar?

Yes. Foreigners can buy property in Zanzibar, but not freehold land. Under the Land Tenure Act 1992 there is no private freehold ownership of land. The practical residential route is an individual unit title in a ZIPA-approved condominium project under the Condominium Act No. 10 of 2010.

What is the difference between a unit title and a company lease in Zanzibar?

An individual unit title is registered in the buyer’s own name inside a ZIPA-approved condominium project and does not require a company. A company lease is required for stand-alone land, hotels, commercial projects, or residential properties outside a condominium scheme.

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Dream Villa in Central Kiwengwa for Sale

5 Bedrooms

Swimming Pool + Jacuzzi

2 Levels - 190 sqm each

Only 40 meters to the beach

Sold Fully Furnished

High ROI Potential

706 sqm total land space

€ 750,000

For Sale

Modern Two Bedroom Villa in Pongwe with private pool

2 Bedrooms

1,700 Sqm Total Land

Private Swimming Pool

60 Meters from the Beach

120 Sqm Built Area

Fully Walled & Fenced

Land Lease in Place

$ 390,000

For Sale

Hidden gem in Pongwe - 2 Charming Villas with land

9 Bedrooms

4,800 sqm total area

33 meters beachfront

5 Star reviews in Google

Room for Expansion

Charming Private Setting

Fully Secured

$ 795,000

For Sale

Exclusive Beachfront Villa in Michamvi

5 Bedrooms

Beachfront

Private Setting

Swimming Pool

11,000 sqm total land

Turnkey Investment

Elegant Finishing

$ 1,400,000

For Sale

Beachfront Villa in Pwani Mchangani - white sand

4 Bedrooms

approx 530 sqm total land

200 sqm built area

4 Ensuite Bedrooms

Swimming Pool

Established Holiday Rental

Document Ownership in Place

€ 770,000

For Sale

1st row Villa in Kiwengwa - 3 bedrooms

3 En-Suite Bedrooms

20 Meters Beach Front

450 sqm Total Plot Area

Panoramic view from top floor

Generator

White Sand Beach

Excellent Location

€ 370,000

For Sale

Three Bedroom Villa in Paje - High Rental Income Potential

3 Bedrooms

325 sqm Total Plot Area

180 sqm Built Area

Private Swimming Pool

** Condominium Title

Secure Compound

Popular Location

$ 490,000

For Sale

Land with 2 villas in popular Nungwi

2 Total Bedrooms

729 sqm total area

500 meters from Nungwi beach

A/C and fans

Sweet Water Well

Gated Property

Water Tank

$ 249,999

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Zanzibar Luxury Properties is an institutional-grade boutique agency for villas, apartments, land and hotels in Zanzibar.

A developer presents one project. We work across the island and recommend the property that fits — including how foreign ownership works.

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