Location
Fumba Town, Zanzibar
Fumba Town, a modern coastal community on Zanzibar's southwest peninsula green, quiet and walkable, surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Menai Bay Conservation Area.
Key facts
About Fumba Town
A planned coastal community at the edge of Menai Bay.
149
Acres
1.5 km
Seafront promenade
5,000
Residential units planned
700+
Units completed in phase 1
Fumba Town is a newly designed town built on the Fumba peninsula in Zanzibar. The master plan includes 5,000 residential units, of which over 700 units in phase 1 were completed and more than 500 are under construction by December 2024.
Location
Situated on the southwest peninsula of Unguja island (Zanzibar), roughly 30 minutes south-west of Stone Town.
Design
Built as a green, master-planned, mixed-use residential and commercial community focusing on walkability, solar power, and sustainable permaculture principles.
Environment
Flanked by the Indian Ocean and positioned directly next to the Menai Bay marine protected area, famous for clear turquoise water and dolphin populations.
What's nearby
Shops, beaches and transport
Beaches
Fumba's white sand beach and the sheltered waters of Menai Bay are a short walk away, with sunset swims and dhow trips from the local jetty.
Restaurants & cafés
Beach clubs, cafés and Swahili kitchens within the town, plus fresh seafood grilled by the water.
Shopping
A local supermarket, fruit and vegetable market, pharmacy, gym at the Business Pavilion and a liquor store in town; larger malls and supermarkets on the road to Stone Town.
Transport
Zanzibar International Airport is around 25 minutes by road, with taxis, bolt rides and shuttles readily available.
Things to do
Dolphin tours in Menai Bay, kite surfing, sailing, snorkelling on the reef, mangrove kayaking and island picnics on sand banks.
Stone Town
The UNESCO-listed old town, its carved doors, spice markets and Forodhani night food market, roughly 30 minutes away.
Around town
Green streets, gardens and island life
Shaded walkways, water gardens and community spaces a few minutes from the apartment.
Community events
Festival Futopia 2026
Music, food and culture bring the town together throughout the year.
Zanzibar
A short guide to the island
Zanzibar is an archipelago off the Tanzanian coast, known for spice farms, coral reefs and a thousand years of Swahili, Arab, Indian and Portuguese trade written into its architecture and food.
- When to visit June to October and December to February bring dry, sunny days; the rains fall in April and May.
- Getting around taxis and ride apps are easy; hire a driver for day trips to Nungwi, Paje or Jozani Forest.
- Don't miss Stone Town's alleys, a spice farm tour, Prison Island tortoises, and sunset from a dhow.
- Good to know the local currency is the Tanzanian shilling, cards are accepted in most hotels, and modest dress is appreciated in town.
Address
Fumba Town, Zanzibar, Nyamanzi 3564, Tanzania
Exact directions and arrival details are shared by our booking partner once your stay is confirmed.
Reservations
Book Your Stay at Apartment Zara Zanzibar
Bookings for both short-term and long-term stays are handled by our official booking partner, Fumba Town Operations Company.