Zanzibar Journal

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.

In the 2007 financial crisis, I witnessed the dangers of poor diversification firsthand — frozen deposits, collapsing banks, and clients losing everything overnight. Years later, that experience led me to Zanzibar, where I discovered a truly resilient real estate market. With tourists from every corner of the globe, strong connectivity, limited supply, and the island’s iconic turquoise waters, Zanzibar luxury properties offer diversification, high rental yields, and attractiv

Five years ago I arrived as a Scotsman in Zanzibar with over 15 years of institutional investment experience south of London and in Dublin — including achieving Chartered Fellowship with the CISI. With that background, it was immediately clear to me that property was the number one asset class on the island and the place to be. Strong demand, limited supply, and prices that were very attractive compared to other tropical island destinations made it a compelling investment opp

Complete 2026 guide to the best places to live in Zanzibar for expats, families and investors. Covers Kiwengwa, Nungwi/Kendwa, Paje, Golden Visa and cost of living.

Live cheaply by eating street food, shopping at village markets, getting friendly with fishermen for ocean-fresh fish, bargaining in Swahili, and respecting locals — or go Full Luxury!

The Hills Nungwi is a luxury apartment Condominium development located just 60 metres from Nungwi Beach in Zanzibar. Represented by Zanzibar Luxury Properties, the project offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments with resort-style amenities, making it ideal for lifestyle buyers and property investors seeking strong rental demand in one of Zanzibar’s most established coastal locations.