Unguja Kusini
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Annual revenue (actual)
TZSh73.3m
12 mo avg
↓21%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
36%
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
TZSh527,652
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
38 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
TZSh154,467
12 mo avg
↓25%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Unguja Kusini market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
Bedroom count:
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4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV | — | +TZS 73,435,509 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 6••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 TZS 1•••••••• | 🔒 TZS 1•••••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 4••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 TZS 1•••••••• | 🔒 TZS 8••••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 4••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 TZS 1•••••••• | 🔒 TZS 1•••••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 2••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 TZS 1•••••••• | 🔒 TZS 1•••••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (66.4 nights)
1 bedroom (6.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (TZS 45)
3 bedrooms (TZS 38)
2 bedrooms (TZS 27)
1 bedroom (TZS 23)
Studio (TZS 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (68%)
Independent hosts (32%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Unguja Kusini market averaged 846 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 53% over two years.
An average Unguja Kusini listing earns TZS36.4M/year. High-performing listings earn TZS214.3M, while low-performing listings earn TZS11.1M.
Average occupancy in Unguja Kusini is 19%, producing RevPAR of TZS84K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Unguja Kusini, at TZS98.6M.
Rules vary across Unguja Kusini. I don't have reliable information about short-term rental regulations or enforcement realities for Zanzibar, Jambiani, or Paje. These are locations in Tanzania where formal STR regulatory frameworks may be underdeveloped or inconsistently documented. Without verified data on permits, licensing requirements, and actual enforcement practices in these specific areas, I recommend contacting local tourism authorities or the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism for current requirements. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Unguja Kusini Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 1%, 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 Internet (93%), Kitchen (92%), Parking (88%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+217%), TV (+102%), Gym (+56%).
Average daily rate in Unguja Kusini is TZS531K, up 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in November.
Guests in Unguja Kusini book an average of 38 days in advance, up 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 37 days for 1-bedroom listings to 44 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday.
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