Matemwe Beachfront Estate

Overview

A landmark 11.49-hectare (≈28.4-acre / 114,916 m²) beachfront estate on the northern part of Unguja, on the well-regarded Matemwe coastline facing the Mnemba channel. The plot sits directly on a beautiful white-sand beach with no measurable setback from the shoreline. The northern boundary is the Indian Ocean; the southern boundary is the main road. To the east is the established Palumbo Ocean View (Mnemba View) hotel development; to the west, the local village community. With 128 metres of beach frontage and roughly 496 metres of depth, the parcel has a distinctive T-shape and is highly suitable for luxury beachfront or hospitality development.

Investment Highlights

• 11.49 ha (≈28.4 acres / 114,916 m²) set directly on a white-sand beach
• 128 m of beach frontage facing the Mnemba channel
• Neighbours the established Palumbo Ocean View hotel development
• Valid ownership documents, free of disputes (subject to independent verification)
• Leasehold structurable up to 99 years — registrable, transferable, and bankable

Legal & Due Diligence Status

Zanzibar land is strictly leasehold (Government Right of Occupancy). Title, ownership particulars, and exact boundaries are confirmed through independent legal due diligence coordinated by Lands Inner-Works before any transfer.

Tenure & Zoning

• Leasehold — Government Right of Occupancy (typically 33 years, renewable, structurable up to 99)
• Coastal development — suited to luxury beachfront villas or boutique hospitality, subject to approvals and a coastal Environmental Impact Assessment
• 128 m beachfront width; 496 m depth (frontage-to-depth ratio ≈ 1 : 0.26)

Nearby Landmarks

• Indian Ocean & beachfront — northern boundary
• Palumbo Ocean View (Mnemba View) hotel — adjacent (east)
• Matemwe village — adjacent (west)
• Mnemba atoll (offshore) — ~5 km

Location

Approximate coordinates: -5.8667, 39.3500.