Resort Residences at the Edge of the Sea

Stunning, 2-bedroom Hilltop Oceanview Villas starting from $355K + VAT

What Sets Sandbank Villas Apart

Designed by a world-renowned architect, our turnkey villas rest on a hilltop overlooking the ocean and offer five-star resort amenities. Prices start from $355K.

Incredible Views

Perched on the hill, villas offer a front-row seat to the ever-changing sandbanks of Nungwi.

Elevated Architecture

Designed by the architect behind London’s Four Seasons, villas are understated, precise, and made for coastal living.

Spacious Layouts

Two-level layouts offer generous indoor-outdoor living spaces.

Private Outdoor Spaces

Villa pools and gardens offer space to connect with nature.

Expansive Master Bedroom

Master bedrooms feature sea views and a private outdoor shower.

Resort Privileges

Enjoy access to amenities and services at our five-star resort, from fine dining to spa treatments.

Strong Earning Opportunity

When you’re not here, your villa generates returns through a professionally managed rental program with hotel-grade execution.

A Destination on the Rise

Over 330 days of sunshine a year
Tourism arrivals up 30% YoY, tripling over the past decade
Safari demand drives high spend travellers to combine Serengeti and Zanzibar
Luxe ADR's above US $1000; occupancies consistently > 70%
International visits now approaching 1 million annually, 70% from Europe

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“The island is now one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations worldwide”

- Fast Company, September 2025

Primed for Growth

Infrastructure & Investment Acceleration

Major public works under Zanzibar Vision 2050: airport expansion, new arterial roads
US$10B+ Qatari investment agreement earmarked for tourism infrastructure, ports and convention facilities
Pro-investment regulatory reforms: faster approvals, tax and ownership incentives for foreign investors, and stable governance framework.

Rapid tourism growth and airlift expansion sustaining long-term demand fundamentals.

Coastal Living with Soul

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"Each villa offers stunning views of the deep horizon and turquoise waters, while the courtyard and private pool expand the living experience into beautifully landscaped exterior spaces."

– Rob Steul, Architect

Hilltop Oceanview Villas
at a Glance

Location

Nungwi, Zanzibar

Pricing

Starting from $355K+VAT

Total living space

301 sqm

handover

Q4 2027

Bedrooms

2

ownership

99 year leasehold

Introducing the newly released Presidential Villa

The Only 5-bedroom Beachfront Villa from $975,000 +VAT

The flagship residence within the Sandbank Villas development, unmatched in scale, frontage, and exclusivity. Spanning 686Sqm and designed with double the beachfront and interior width of any other residence, it offers both exceptional lifestyle appeal and rare investment value.

Explore the Presidential Villa

Four Season’s arrival, billion-dollar infrastructure commitments, with land pricing a fraction of Mauritius, position Zanzibar as one of the most compelling early stage investment markets globally.

Experience Residential Resort Living

Ownership at Sandbank Villas affords access to Zubea, Zanzibar's newest luxury resort, and all of its amenities and services.

Seaview Swimming at the Pool

The resort's main pool is a dramatic, architectural masterpiece built into the cliff's edge.

Beachfront Dining at CHECHE

Zanzibari spices bring simple ingredients and fresh seafood to life in a vibrant, open-air setting steps from the sea.

Cliffside Cocktails at JIONI

As the day slows and the light softens, connections are made over herb-infused cocktails and an incredible sunset view.

Seaview Spa Rituals at UHAI

Moments of pause present an opportunity to nurture and restore life force at the resort's oceanview spa.

Focused Training at the Fitness Centre

The resort's wellness experience includes an oceanview fitness centre with floor-to-ceiling windows and open spaces for purposeful movement.

Curated Experiences

Dhow sails, stargazing, and sandbank picnics shift the pace, offering a more intimate, elemental way to experience Zanzibar.

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Investment

Fueled by Zanzibar's rise and Tanzania's safari-driven luxury tourism, the Sandbank Villas rental program is professionally managed by Hard Launch Hospitality, delivering strong returns and hassle-free ownership.

Driven by Expertise and Excellence

Sandbank Villas and Zubea are developed by Johari, whose legacy in Tanzanian real estate extends back 35+ years, in partnership with Proven Partners, international leaders in destination development.