Our home for this retreat is a stunning 500-square-meter beach villa set on 2,500 square meters of land on the serene southern coast of the island. Nestled on a small private beach within a lush tropical landscape, the villa feels both secluded and deeply connected to nature.

The interiors are spacious, airy, and open, framing breathtaking, seemingly infinite views that stretch from the vast Indian Ocean to the dense tropical forest beyond. On our tranquil beach, the only people you’re likely to encounter are local fishermen and women harvesting seaweed—beautiful reminders of the authentic rhythm of life in Zanzibar.

Rising from a wild coastline shaped by millions-year-old coral reefs, the villa offers a front-row seat to a constantly evolving shoreline. With the changing tides, the beach reveals coral rocks, sandbars, and lunar-like sandbanks perfect for wandering and exploration. The lagoon along Zanzibar’s southeast coast glows with spectacular turquoise hues and is known as one of the most beautiful in the world. Inland, the landscape transforms into lush greenery alive with exotic birds—and you may even spot monkeys moving through the trees.

The owners chose this land for its extraordinary location, its dozen swaying coconut trees, and the presence of a rare saltwater fern that grows only here.

Despite its peaceful seclusion, the villa is just a short taxi ride from the vibrant villages of Jambiani and Paje to the north, and the more traditional Makunduchi and Kizimkazi to the south—home to sailing adventures among pristine sandbanks, untouched islands, and playful dolphins.