Nungwi
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Overview
Annual Rev
TZSh39.5m
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 2•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 TZSh4•••••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
37 days
12 mo avg
↓10 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
TZSh84,715
12 mo avg
↓20%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Nungwi market data as of June 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | 61 (54%) | +TZS 58,040,344 (+80%) | TZS 130,886,071 | TZS 72,845,727 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
Studio (18.0 nights)
1 bedroom (8.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (TZS 50)
3 bedrooms (TZS 26)
1 bedroom (TZS 23)
2 bedrooms (TZS 22)
Studio (TZS 12)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (57%)
Independent hosts (43%)
As of June 2026, Nungwi, Kendwa have 559 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 4% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Nungwi generates TZS25.5M per year. High-performing properties earn TZS128.2M/year, while low-performing properties earn TZS7.0M/year. The massive delta between high and low performers suggests that market revenue is heavily concentrated in a small subset of listings rather than distributed evenly across the existing supply.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Nungwi. Average annual revenue is TZS25.5M with 18% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to TZS128.2M/year. The 18% occupancy average reveals a challenging baseline, where profitability hinges on capturing significantly higher utilization than the typical market participant.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Nungwi is 18%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of TZS454K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of TZS57K per day.
3-bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Nungwi, with annual revenue of TZS67.9M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Nungwi market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Nungwi area. I don't have reliable information about short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for Nungwi and Kendwa (both located in Zanzibar, Tanzania). These areas lack well-documented STR regulatory frameworks in available sources. Local tourism authorities may have informal requirements, but specific permits, caps, and enforcement levels are not clearly established or publicly documented. I recommend contacting Zanzibar Commission for Tourism or local municipal offices directly for current requirements. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Nungwi Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 11%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The synchronized contraction in both supply and revenue points to a market adjusting to lower consumer demand rather than an oversupply crisis.
Launch around October, 2-3 months before peak winter season (January peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -1% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (June-May) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Nungwi listings include: Kitchen (86%), Air Conditioning (83%), Private Yard (62%), Tv (61%), Balcony (61%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Air Conditioning, Washing Machine, with Pool properties earning approximately 66% more (TZS127.5M/year vs TZS76.9M/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Nungwi over the last 12 months: May: TZS697K, June: TZS1.2M, July: TZS2.0M, August: TZS2.1M, September: TZS1.7M, October: TZS1.6M, November: TZS1.6M, December: TZS2.4M, January: TZS2.5M, February: TZS2.2M, March: TZS1.6M, April: TZS1.0M. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Nungwi is TZS454K, up 18% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average TZS269K/night, 2-bedroom properties average TZS502K/night, 3-bedroom properties average TZS812K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average TZS944K/night. Rates peak in March and are lowest in May.
Guests in Nungwi book an average of 37 days in advance, down 19% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 33 days, 2-bedroom: 40 days, 3-bedroom: 43 days, 4+ bedroom: 40 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Nungwi Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 4%, revenue per listing decreased 11%, occupancy fell 9%, average nightly rates increased 18%, and lead time decreased 19%. These metrics highlight a shift toward shorter booking windows and higher pricing that has not yet offset the decline in overall occupancy.
In Nungwi, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Wednesday and are lowest on Sunday.