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Pongwe · Zanzibar's East Coast

Own a private pool villa on Zanzibar's calm east coast.

Two design-led, fully managed villas in Pongwe — built for hands-off income, owned for a lifetime of slow island mornings. From USD 90,000.

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Discover an effortless island life

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You have arrived.

Guri Escapes Pongwe is a pair of contemporary villas on the quiet, reef-sheltered east coast of Zanzibar. Each pairs a private pool and makuti-thatched roof with open, light-filled living — a place that feels, from the first deep breath, unhurried, natural and quietly luxurious.

Designed for couples and remote professionals who value calm and privacy over crowds, and structured so it earns its keep while you're away.

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A hammock strung between palms in dappled island light

Pongwe · slow mornings

The numbers, at a glance

USD 90kStarting pricePer villa, leasehold

18–22%Target gross yieldShort-stay, depending on unit & season

20%Down paymentTailored milestone payment plans

30–40%Capital appreciationProjected land growth to 2026*

*Depending on unit type & market conditions. Source: RE/MAX Tanzania Insider Report 2025/6.

Discover our villas

Villas on one quiet coast.

Design-led villas on their own walled plots — take one as a private escape, or several as a managed group.

Villa A — Pongwe

1,107 m² plot · 146 m² built-up · 2 bedrooms

FromUSD 90,000 →

Villa B — Pongwe

1,101 m² plot · 146 m² built-up · 2 bedrooms

FromUSD 94,000 →

A world of effortless ownership

We handle the guests. You receive the returns.

Your villa is run under a professional hospitality model — so ownership stays effortless and income stays hands-off.

Hotel-grade operations

Professional, hotel-style operations and attentive guest services from arrival to checkout.

Reservations & revenue

Centralised reservations, marketing and revenue management that keep occupancy high year-round.

Maintenance & care

Maintenance, housekeeping and quality control — the villa kept guest-ready, always.

Why invest in Pongwe

The headline performer in East African property.

18–22%

ROI potential

Target gross yields for Zanzibar villas — best in the region.

65%+

Occupancy

Island-wide and rising with record tourism.

30–40%

Capital growth

Projected land appreciation to 2026.

100%

International buyers

Secure leasehold structure built for foreign owners.

Tourist arrivals are on track to surpass 2 million by 2026 — and villas earn in USD, a natural hedge against currency movement.

Open-plan living and dining beneath woven pendant lights

Open-plan living · 42 m²

Where comfort meets nature

Inside the villa.

Single-storey and open-plan, each villa runs the lounge and kitchen the full width of the home, then dissolves into the pool terrace through full-height sliding glass.

Two quiet, garden-facing bedrooms sit to one side. High ceilings, shaded verandas and cross-ventilation keep it naturally cool — lower running costs, a better guest experience.

Answers to your questions

Good to know.

Yes. Foreign buyers hold a long leasehold — up to 99 years, renewable — most straightforwardly inside government-approved (ZIPA) developments. A qualifying purchase (from USD 100,000) can also support an investment residence permit. We provide full legal and visa guidance for a smooth, compliant process.

Yes. Each villa is run under a full-service hospitality model — guests, bookings, housekeeping, maintenance and revenue management are all handled for you, with regular owner reporting and distributions.

Zanzibar's visitor numbers are climbing toward 2 million arrivals by 2026. Pongwe's calm, design-led east coast is exactly what today's premium traveller seeks, driving strong, year-round short-stay demand for private pool villas.

Land values are projected to appreciate 30–40% as new air routes and power infrastructure complete. Owners earn income now and layer capital upside on top — income today, appreciation tomorrow.

We structure purchases with the safeguards serious investors expect: independent legal and quantity-surveyor representation, segregated escrow, milestone-based payments and a foundations-first rule. Your advisors stay independent of the seller.

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Discover your next Zanzibar investment.

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