ZANZIBAR
HERITAGE VILLAS
Legacy is not something
we inherit - it's something
we build
You are standing at the
Threshold of your legacy
Karibu!
WELCOME TO ZANZIBAR HERITAGE VILLAS.
Africa’s most sustainable luxury holiday homes.
We’re not just building villas.
We’re rewriting the rules of luxury and redefining what it means to leave a heritage.
Net-positive by design.
Homes that give more than they take.
Powered by nature. Designed for impact.
This is your chance to co-create a bold new benchmark for sustainable tourism. A legacy. A lifestyle. A smart investment.
Limited spots open for early investors.
Join now for greater influence and let’s change the game together.
Zanzibar Heritage Villas is brought to you by Zenj-Eco.
PRIME LOCATION & MARKET OPPORTUNITY
Strategic Location
90 min paved drive from Zanzibar Intl. Airport
Airport 10 min drive from Nungwi city
600m walk from the Indian Ocean.
90 min paved drive from Zanzibar Intl. Airport
Airport 10 min drive from Nungwi city
600m walk from the Indian Ocean.
Land and permits secured.
Construction can start this season.
Booming Tourism Market
Zanzibar tourism arrivals rising 15% annually
Real estate market showing strong growth
Luxury rental demand up 73% since 2019
TOURISTS DEMAND IMPACT,
NOT JUST BEACHFRONTS
76%
Sustainable Travel
Global travelers want to travel more sustainably in the next 12 months
79%
Premium Pricing
Travelers willing to pay at least 10% more for sustainable travel features
83%
Priority
Travelers prioritize sustainability in their travel decisions
Source: Booking.com, 2023
THE MISSION
Our mission is to move the benchmark of luxury tourism in a more sustainable direction by proving that:
Sustainable homes make sound investments
Luxury ADR is 3× higher than standard rentals, with demand for luxury rentals ($1,000+/night) up 73% since 2019.
Sustainability doesn't have to be at the expense of luxury
66% of travelers want to leave places better than they found them. "Regenerative tourism is the future."
ZANZIBAR HERITAGE MEETS REGENERATIVE DESIGN
This is not just another eco-villa. It's a new standard in tropical sustainability.
100% Solar Powered
Fully renewable energy system for all operations
Biogas System
Central utility system transforms organic waste into clean biogas
Greywater Irrigation
Waters permaculture gardens where food and biodiversity flourish
Every detail is shaped with intent: from passive cooling and biophilic design, to upcycling stations and closed-loop resource systems.
Source: https://edgebuildings.com/certify/certification/
Source: https://living-future.org/lbc/
CERTIFICATIONS
THAT SET US APART
EDGE Zero Carbon
- 100% solar-powered operation
- Locally sourced, low-impact materials
- Verified carbon neutrality
Status: Rare in Africa. Among the first in Tanzania.
Status: Rare in Africa. Among the first in Tanzania.
Living Building Challenge - Petal
- Real-world performance over time
- Focus on regenerative design
- Transparent material and water cycles
Status: Fewer than 50 projects worldwide - none yet in Africa..
Status: Fewer than 50 projects worldwide - none yet in Africa..
We target to get these certifications go beyond greenwashing. To create a truly unique net-positive benchmark project for long-term performance - environmentally, socially, and financially.
CLIMATE IMPACT
REAL TREES. REAL ROOTS.
Construction offset
Each villa will have its construction impact fully neutralized by local tree planting.
Daily Impact
We plant 10 trees every day the villa operates beyond offset.
Local Growth
All trees planted locally in Tanzania by communities.
Redefining Luxury.
One Tree at a Time.
Before you even receive the keys, we've already measured the construction impact and planted enough native trees to fully offset the carbon footprint of building your villa.
From there, every occupied night plants 10 additional trees - that’s 3,650 trees per year, all grown and planted by local communities in Tanzania.
In other words: Every guest becomes climate positive simply by staying here. And every villa becomes a regenerative climate engine.
This isn’t just guilt-free travel. This is regenerative living.
While newly planted trees absorb little CO₂ the first years, their impact increases with time, and because we plant daily, your climate legacy compounds every year.
Within 30 years, your villa will have helped plant over 100,000 trees, (at 100% occupancy) absorbing around 10,950 tons of CO₂ - enough to offset the entire 30-year carbon footprint of more than 34 average Europeans.
Every Stay Plants Trees, Supports
Communities, and Offsets Carbon
Live Carbon Positive
We plant trees for carbon compensation for every occupied day at Zanzibar Heritage Villas, making living here a carbon positive act in itself.
Empowering Communities Through Reforestation
Trees are planted and nurtured by local communities, improving their eco system and giving them a sustainable income.
Track and Visit Your Trees
Your planted trees can be tracked online and physically visited.
BUSINESS MODEL
& GOLDEN VISA
Own • Earn • Regenerate
- Own: Buy your villa (99-yr lease)
- Earn: We manage rentals & upkeep (25% fee on gross)
- Regenerate: Every stay plants trees & powers solar grid
Pay in milestone escrow.
Minimal risk. Maximum control.
Golden Visa Benefits
- Residency for buyer + family
- 0% tax on foreign income
- No inheritance tax
- Qualifies from investments of $100,000+
- Renewable every 2 years for about $500
Your money works harder in a warmer climate.
Meet Our Team
Kamil Adatia
Landowner & Co-Fouder
Main Developer with Tanzanian roots and 20+ year of experience in business development across Africa.
Quintin Christian
Lead Consultant & Sustainability Strategist
Project‑development expert with 10+ years in eco‑luxury across Africa, Europe & Indonesia. Leads the feasibility study, coordinates all disciplines, and drives market research & financial analysis to align impact with profitability.
Charlie Uldahl Christensen
Project Lead & Co-Fouder
Impact Strategist & sustainability consultant. 10+ years experience leading projects of sustainable-development across Africa. Drives vision, funding & partnerships.
Khalfan Said
Architect
Swahili‑heritage & regenerative‑design specialist. Heads Zan Asili’s Zanzibar studio, translating local craft and eco‑tech into world‑class concepts. Delivers site assessments and culturally rich, environmentally sound architectural visions.
Janeth Jackson Maleko
Site Director
Managing daily operations on site, staffing and permits. 20+ years experience with administration and staff management in Tanzania.
Julie Bang Bæk
Creative Director
Brand & design lead. Expert in visual identity, web, and storytelling. Shapes the project’s emotional and aesthetic appeal.
