Beachfront holiday rentals in East Africa

The villa was beautiful . Amazing staff . Levis went above and beyond . He was always happy to help us . The chef Fondo’s food was a brilliant. we enjoy every meal he produced.

It was amazing 🤩✨ The garden is really a little paradise, it was hard for us to leave The place to calm down and relaxing ❤️ it's super private, just Forrest and Ocean around you Abdu and Daud ("housekeeping") are also super friendly and always there if you have a question. We really would recommend the place if you want to take some time for you and your loved ones ❤️

This rental home is probably one of the most unique that we have ever experienced. Incredible natural beauty, gorgeous views, refreshing outdoor bathrooms, etc. Felt like we are in nature while having the luxuries of civilization. Truly a memorable stay. Dave and his crew are helpful and accommodating. If we ever get out to Tofo again, we would love to stay here for an even longer duration.

Very nice apartment and services with a splendid view! we recommend this apartment Ghislaine

Marula cottage was a wonderful serene place to spend a few days. The staff and their attention to detail was great. We felt really cared for and spoilt. Many thanks to Aleem and Soraiya. We will be back for sure.

I will be back for sure! Can’t get better than this in terms of a beach front property. Epic sunrises and the patio has comfortable lounge furniture to enjoy the view from above. The property is guarded 24/7 and has a locked gate to the beach which gave us reassurance and safety. Host is responsive and provided clear communication. Jackson, the property manager, was so helpful, accommodating, always responsive and a pleasure to work with. He had recommendations for a taxi, masseuse and excursions. Rooms are comfortable. No power outages and ACs are in the bedroom. Kitchen is adequately stocked. Great water pressure and hot water in bathrooms and sinks. Note there is a spiral staircase to climb as it’s on the top floor. The complex itself can do with a spruce up and cleaning on facade.

Gary’s place is the best for a calm holiday. The chef is polite and cooks delicious food with great suggestions. Very helpful staff who are not too much in your space. They helped keep the place clean and that made the holiday so much better for us. This is truely a gem and we will definitely be back. Thank you Gary

amazing place local beaches amazing as well

The house is amazing and the setting is wonderful. They also provided us with the contact to hire a cook who was great and a driver to get around the area. I recommend it 100%.

Responsive host, offering other interesting services nearby. Villa Ki Ma house matches the photos. The villa is functional, well-decorated and well-located. Everything is available nearby. The garden is a real asset, a little paradise!

We had an incredible stay at this beautiful home — spacious, spotless, and thoughtfully equipped. The bedrooms were cool and comfortable thanks to the air conditioning and fans, making nights by the beach relaxing and restful. The housekeeper Sylvia and the chef truly made our stay unforgettable. Their warmth and attention to detail made the house feel like home, and by the end of the trip, they genuinely felt like part of the family. The house has everything you need, including beach towels for both the semi-private pool and the beach, which is just a few steps away. Getting around was easy — we hopped on a tuk-tuk to explore the town and visit places like Stiltz, where we even got to feed bush babies! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would happily return in a heartbeat.

Gopi and Mina the house care takers were very helpful a d they gave a good tour of the house and explained how everything works.

Natalia’s lodge was an amazing stay in an incredible location that will likely show up in my dreams now that we spent some time here. Me and 9 friends had an amazing time, with every aspect taken care of by Natalia. The chef was incredible and made amazing meals constantly throughout our trip, and the housekeeper kept the rooms super clean. There was an issue with the showers unfortunately but Natalia stayed in constant communication with us and even came to the Airbnb late at night to support. The issue was resolved and she continued to oversee repairs to ensure future guests don’t face the same thing. My birthday also fell around the time of our stay and she made sure to make it incredible, even providing a wonderful mango cake. Natalia and the staff at the lodge made our Zanzibar trip and we would love to come again!

I was in the apartment for 3 weeks, felt very comfortable! Naomi is a great host! The cleaning is also great, the lady takes care of everything and makes everything shine again! Thanks for a great stay!

We had such a wonderful stay! Sam is such a great host! He made fries for the kids, helped us carry little Isabella to the beach each day, he even cooked dinner for us one evening. It was delicious. This beach house is a hidden gem. So peaceful and calm. We felt really safe and could really enjoy some time to rest. The pool and garden is amazing and Sam takes really good care of it. We would highly recommend this beautiful house. Hope to come back soon. Thank you Christine

Very friendly owner and helpful for giving tips if you are a stranger. The villa is absolutely stunning and private to you so you can have a peaceful time. 15 minutes from Nungwi where you can find a lot options. We will be back as my friends and I love the place. Thanks for your hospitality.

La Saline is a truly unique experience at times it does feel like you are living in the ocean.

Such a beautiful place to spend a few days discovering Lamu. The rooms are very comfortable, and the views are incredible. Great rooftop too, even for sleeping outside in nice weather. Awham is a great host too, very kind and welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed at all times.

This villa is just a dream. Maxime did an awesome job with the interior design of the property, the outdoor part, and everything else! Maxime was always easy to reach and very quick to reply with helpful information. Sheila is also such a nice person who cleans the house and cooks delicious food for you if you want to. We can recommend this place 100%!!

We had a perfect stay, but it was far too short. Our arrival was greatly facilitated by the hospitality and responsiveness of our hosts. Everything is very well thought out in the accommodation, it's small and very cozy. We'll be back for sure!

Everything is great! The location is great, the sunrises are breathtaking and the room looks like the pictures. We were very satisfied all around and would choose this accommodation again every time!

The accommodation is located in a quiet bay with beautiful views. Steeve is a wonderful host, friendly, accommodating and humorous. He does everything to make sure his guests like it. The excursion with him was really absolutely great, Steeve shows you everything you want to see and much more ... We can only highly recommend Steeve. We'll be back ! Thank you Steeve for everything ! For the excursion and the transport to the airport in the early morning 😀

" My husband and I have just had the delight and pleasure of staying at " Matibi Villa " for 8 nights in the Caladyn area in the very north of the island of Mauritius - absolute heaven , peace and quite , complete privacy and view/setting to renew any soul 🥰 just loved the way we had everything at our finger tips - our villa , a gorgeous deck with its own jacuzzi , a further and lower deck , which drops onto your own lawn , with a wooden sitting area and ending off with your OWN beach area with chez lounge/umbrella - off which , in front of you , lies the endless ocean - who could ask for more 🥰 Odille , the owner and Dominique , were a delight to interact with 🙂Odille , whom we dealt with all the time is so energetic , helpful , honest , kind , nice , attentive and caring - no wonder her little" slice of heaven " is so popular 😊 Thank you again for everything and we will keep in touch 🫂Brett and Philippa

Spending a week in Tofo, discovering all the nooks and crannies, also in Tofinho I am not sure there is a better or more beautiful self catering house. We will definitely be back next year. The communication, recommendations and house itself just impeccable. Going to be dreaming about this last week for a long while!