Nungwi
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Overview
Annual Rev
TZSh39m
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
TZSh429,721
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
36 days
12 mo avg
↓10 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
TZSh88,122
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Nungwi market data as of September 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 | — | +TZS 53,370,616 | — | — |
| TV | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 3••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 TZS 1•••••••• | 🔒 TZS 9••••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 2••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 TZS 1•••••••• | 🔒 TZS 1•••••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 TZS 1•••••••• | 🔒 TZS 1•••••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 8•••••• (+•%) | 🔒 TZS 1•••••••• | 🔒 TZS 1•••••••• |
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
1 bedroom (8.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (TZS 38)
3 bedrooms (TZS 26)
2 bedrooms (TZS 18)
1 bedroom (TZS 17)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (57%)
Independent hosts (43%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Nungwi market averaged 596 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 7% from a year earlier and up 57% over two years.
An average Nungwi listing earns TZS28.3M/year. High-performing listings earn TZS143.7M, while low-performing listings earn TZS7.0M.
Average occupancy in Nungwi is 17%, producing RevPAR of TZS65K per available night.
3-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Nungwi, at TZS84.0M.
Rules vary across Nungwi. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for Nungwi and Kendwa (both beach villages in Zanzibar, Tanzania). These are tourism-focused areas where guesthouses and small hotels operate, but specific STR regulatory frameworks, licensing requirements, and enforcement practices aren't documented in available sources. Local regulations would likely fall under Zanzibar's tourism authority, but specifics aren't accessible. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Nungwi Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in May and April.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (94%), Internet (93%), Parking (88%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+60%), TV (+54%), Air Conditioning (+46%).
Average daily rate in Nungwi is TZS498K, up 27% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in September.
Guests in Nungwi book an average of 36 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 34 days for 1-bedroom listings to 42 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Thursday and are lowest on Sunday.