Private by nature. Social by intention.
Sixty individually titled villas, from the compact Kwetu to the three-bedroom Jumba. Each has its own garden and outdoor space, while guest stays, reservations and shared spaces are managed through Liyongo’s hospitality operation.
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A villa for the way you want to live
Five villa designs offer different ways to experience Liyongo, from compact one-bedroom retreats to spacious three-bedroom villas. Owners return for three weeks each year, with the villas managed through Liyongo’s shared rental pool for the remainder.
60
villas
from
$145,000
50-161 m²
internal
5
villa designs
Five villa designs,
one material language
The same construction standard and material language run through all five designs. What changes is the space: larger gardens and verandas, plunge pools from Kaya upwards, and roof terraces on Pamoja and Jumba providing extensive space for families and friends.
Kwetu
Makao
Kaya
Pamoja
Jumba
Villa Type
1 Bedroom Semi-Detached Studio Villa
1 Bedroom Villa
1 Bedroom Plunge Pool Villa
2 Bedroom Plunge Pool Villa
3 Bedroom Plunge Pool Villa
Description
A semi-detached studio villa opening onto its own veranda and garden — the most accessible way to own at Liyongo.
A detached one-bedroom villa with a wide veranda, extended open-living area and garden.
A one-bedroom villa with superior open-living area, plunge pool and extended garden space.
Two bedrooms, a plunge pool, broad veranda and roof terrace, with room for long lunches and unhurried evenings.
Three bedrooms, a plunge pool and the largest deck and rooftop at Liyongo. Only two form part of the plan.
Internal Size
50 m²
57 m²
69 m²
113 m²
161 m²
Plot Size
92–100 m²
150–160 m²
160–170 m²
240–250 m²
345–350 m²
Starting From
$145,000
$195,000
$245,000
$395,000
$525,000
Construction Phase
Phases 1–2
Phases 1–2
Phases 1–2
Phases 1–2
Phase 2
Pricing note
Prices verified on 31 August 2026, stated in US dollars and exclusive of 15% Zanzibar VAT. Current availability is confirmed at enquiry.
Beyond the villa
The hospitality operation extends beyond the villas to the lagoon, spa, dining spaces, rooftops and market stalls.
Village Life
Courtyards and shaded paths connect the villas to the lagoon, café and shared spaces.
Steam & Mist
Mist, steam rooms and rock pools form the centre of Liyongo's spa.
Outdoor Living
Verandas, gardens and open-air seating make outdoor space part of every stay.
Lagoon Lounge
The saltwater lagoon pool becomes a river that connects the villas to the café.
Open Fire Kitchen
Food cooked over flame, with shared plates and tables set for the evening.
Rooftop Bar
Drinks above the canopy, with the sunset and Kendwa beyond.
Market Stalls
Space for Kendwa's makers, growers and food producers to showcase their talents at Liyongo.
What we build today, Zanzibar inherits tomorrow
The environmental decisions at Liyongo were made at design stage rather than added afterwards. The commitments to Kendwa were made with the village itself.
Built for shade and airflow
Courtyards, deep verandas and orientation do the cooling work that would otherwise fall to machinery.
Materials from the island
Coral stone and makuti, cut and worked locally by people who have used them here for generations.
Rainwater harvesting
Rainfall is collected and stored for use across Liyongo.
Local work and training
Construction and the running of Liyongo draw on Zanzibari labour and suppliers, with a community centre and local staff initiatives.
A market for Kendwa's makers
Regular on-site market stalls and exhibition space to give local traders, performers and craftspeople a place to showcase their gifts at Liyongo.
Water and schools
A partnership with Kendwa's village leadership covers a fresh-water well for local residents and equipment for the schools.
The people behind Liyongo
Liyongo brings together experience in hospitality, operations, development, construction and design, with relationships in Kendwa built over decades.
Christopher Nash
Founder
Christopher has built a career launching and operating community-focused hospitality brands, combining project-delivery experience with a long-standing interest in how hospitality can serve the place around it.
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Victor Delo
Co-Founder
Victor is the founder of Red Banana Tours and has worked in Tanzanian tourism and hospitality for more than a decade, including roles with Arusha National Park and Kendwa Rocks Hotel.
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Jerry Delo
Community Lead
Jerry has lived in the north of Zanzibar for more than twenty years. His relationships with Kendwa's village leadership, local government, artists, makers and food producers connect Liyongo to the community around it.
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David Kasten
Chief Finance Advisor
David is a travel and hospitality finance leader whose career includes senior roles across the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia Pacific and China.
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Bobby McKenna
Development Lead
Bobby is Managing Partner of Ubunifu, the Zanzibar development practice advising Liyongo on development and sales strategy. Based in Stone Town, Ubunifu develops and advises on design-led hospitality, residential and mixed-use projects along the Swahili coast, from site and concept through to sales and operation.
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Roberto Pelliccia
COO
Roberto brings more than thirty years of international hotel operations and asset-management experience across Africa, Asia, the Indian Ocean and the Caribbean.
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Wannapat (Sompor) Suranant
Interior Styling & Creative Lead
Sompor combines interior styling, construction and renovation experience across hospitality, commercial and residential projects, including projects developed under her own Alt_Coliving & Coworking brand.
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Ahmed Nassor
Lead Contractor
Ahmed is Managing Director of Mazrui Building Contractors, a Zanzibar-based Class 1 contractor established in 1953, with multi-generational experience of building on the island.
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Julian Huang
Lead Architect
Julian leads the design through Cottelier in Chiang Mai, alongside his work as an architecture lecturer and researcher focused on sustainable, community-led design.
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Katrine Kazaura
Lighting Architect
Katrine is an Associate Director at Worktecht Africa with more than two decades of international design experience and a focus on sustainable, energy-efficient lighting.
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Choose your villa at Liyongo
The brochure carries the floor plans, plot sizes and full specification for each design. Register interest to confirm current availability and discuss which villa best fits the way you plan to use Liyongo.
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