Kijani Beach Villas

Tanzania

About this stay

Built by hand over two years and opened in October 2021, Kijani Beach Villas reflects the vision of the Dutch family who left the Netherlands to create it. The five villas, Kijani and Zawadi (2 bedrooms, sleeping up to 4), Forest Green and Beach Blue (3 bedrooms, sleeping up to 6), and the newer Maua Seaview Villa (3 bedrooms, set on a low cliff about 50 steps from the beach with direct beach access by staircase), each come with a private plunge pool, a shaded rooftop terrace and ocean views. Days can be spent on the property's private beachfront, at the multi level pool with slide, or in the children's play area with a climbing tower and tree hut, while evenings bring international and locally inspired dining, from tuna steak and seafood platters to a Kijani Beach Burger for the kids. The property is also genuinely committed to sustainability. Since 2025 it has run on 66 solar panels and battery storage, cutting its reliance on diesel generators, drinks are served in glass rather than plastic bottles, wastewater is recycled through a permaculture septic system, and much of the construction and furniture uses local materials and craftsmanship.

Location highlights

  • •Private beachfront in Bwejuu, Zanzibar's east coast
  • •About 10 minutes from Paje's bars and restaurants
  • •Award winning, quiet Bwejuu beach
  • •Direct beach access from every villa

Amenities

Property

  • ✓Private beachfront on Bwejuu, east coast Zanzibar
  • ✓5 private villas, each with its own plunge pool
  • ✓Restaurant and bar with international and Swahili inspired dishes
  • ✓Multi level children's pool with slide
  • ✓Kids' play area with climbing tower, swing and tree hut
  • ✓In villa spa treatments (massage, mani/pedi, hair braiding, chiropractic)
  • ✓Beachfront sunbeds and shaded local style umbrellas
  • ✓Free WiFi throughout

Villas

  • ✓Private plunge pool
  • ✓Rooftop terrace with shaded lounge and sunbeds
  • ✓Air conditioning and ceiling fans
  • ✓In room safe
  • ✓Rain showers, some villas with outdoor showers
  • ✓Ground floor master bedroom with walk in closet
  • ✓Ocean facing terraces

Family

  • ✓Dedicated children's menu and high chairs
  • ✓Playcorner with rotating toys
  • ✓Baby pool (30cm) and shallow kids' pool (60cm) with slide
  • ✓Flexible bedding, extra beds available

Sustainability

  • ✓Solar power (66 panels) reducing generator reliance
  • ✓Plastic free operations, glass bottled water and drinks
  • ✓Permaculture septic system recycling wastewater for the garden
  • ✓Locally sourced building materials and furniture
  • ✓Support for local community initiatives

Rooms & suites

Kijani Villa

2 bedrooms, up to 4 guests

A 2 bedroom beachfront villa with a ground floor master bedroom (king bed, walk in closet, en suite), private plunge pool and terrace. The first floor bedroom has 3 single beds (adjustable to a king), plus its own rooftop terrace and plunge pool.

Zawadi Villa

2 bedrooms, up to 4 guests

Sister villa to Kijani, this 2 bedroom beachfront villa has a ground floor master bedroom with private plunge pool and terrace, and a first floor bedroom with 3 single beds, its own rooftop terrace and plunge pool.

Forest Green Villa

3 bedrooms, up to 6 guests

A 3 bedroom beachfront villa with a ground floor master suite, two further first floor bedrooms, 2 terraces, and a rooftop terrace with plunge pool overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Beach Blue Villa

3 bedrooms, up to 6 guests

Sister villa to Forest Green, a 3 bedroom beachfront villa with a ground floor master suite, two further first floor bedrooms, private terraces and a rooftop plunge pool with ocean views.

Maua Seaview Villa

3 bedrooms, up to 7 guests

The newest villa, set on a low cliff about 50 steps from the beach with direct beach access by staircase. Ground floor family apartment with a bedroom, living and dining area. Upstairs, two further double bedrooms are reached via a wooden spiral staircase, opening to a rooftop terrace with a private plunge pool and ocean views. Not beachfront, but with cliff top ocean views.

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