Tanzania (Zanzibar)
East Africa & the Indian Ocean0 independent articlesZanzibar — spice-island beaches with 12–15% yields and new 100% foreign ownership.
Zanzibar has emerged as one of the world's highest-yielding beach markets. A 2024 Investment Act overhaul allows 100% foreign ownership within approved developments (99-year leaseholds elsewhere), and rental yields on prime beachfront reach 12–15%. Tourism is booming (900k+ arrivals). Mainland Tanzania adds safari-and-Kilimanjaro appeal.
Can foreigners buy?
Open in approved schemes: 2024 Investment Act allows 100% foreign ownership within Zanzibar Investment Authority projects; otherwise 99-year leasehold. Purchase can confer residency.
Taxes & buying costs
Registration/approval fees; ZIPA- project incentives; rental income repatriable in hard currency under the Foreign Exchange Act; low holding costs.
What makes it unique
Spice-island beaches, 100% foreign ownership in approved schemes, and standout 12–15% yields.
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Most prestigious places to own
Nungwi & Kendwa (north)
The prime tourist beaches; branded beachfront villas.
$400k–$3m
Beachfront villa
Stone Town
UNESCO heritage mansions and boutique conversions.
$250k–$1.5m
Heritage house / boutique
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Best income potential from vacation renting
Paje & Jambiani (east)
Kite-surf beach belt; the strongest STR yields.
$150k–$600k
10–15% gross
Beach villa / apartment
Nungwi resort condos
Managed beachfront rental pools.
$150k–$500k
8–12% gross
Managed resort condo
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Picturesque farms & rural tourism properties
Zanzibar spice farms
Clove, nutmeg and vanilla estates with spice-tour agritourism.
$150k–$800k
Spice tourism / farm
Spice plantation
Mainland (Arusha/Kilimanjaro)
Coffee estates near the safari-and-mountain circuit.
$300k–$2m
Coffee / safari tourism
Coffee estate / lodge
Everything on Tanzania (Zanzibar)
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Indicative 2025–26 planning bands for screening only, not quotes and not advice. Holiday-let licensing, tax and foreign-buyer rules change frequently — confirm locally with a lawyer and tax adviser before buying.