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White Sands Villas

from $1,505 per person per night for 2026/27

Luxury 5 star villas on the white sand beaches of Zanzibar
White Sand Villas, One bed villa aerial, Zanzibar, Tanzania

The stunning, luxury villas of White Sands sit on the picturesque coast of Zanzibar, offering a private and peaceful experience. Located on the south eastern side of the island, the concept at White Sands is one of seclusion and luxury. With only a few properties in this location of this quality, this is definitely becoming one of our top picks!

Stunning villas offering real luxury and privacy

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About the location

White Sands Villas is on the south eastern side of the island in Paje. The beach is, of course, white sanded and the lagoon is crystal clear. The lagoon is perfect for snorkelling and kiteboarding, with shallow waters during low tide and a reef that protects the lagoon from the waves.

The south‑eastern coastline offers warm, shallow water for snorkelling among reef fish, starfish and small coral patches, while boat excursions toward offshore reefs provide encounters with green turtles, dolphins, reef sharks and rays. Diving trips can reach deeper coral slopes where manta rays and, in the right season, humpback whales may pass offshore. Kayaking and paddle‑boarding are often possible in the sheltered lagoon, adding gentle adventure to the area’s romantic atmosphere.

On the downside, the strong tidal range limits swimming for long periods, and the spacious villa layout may feel spread out for guests preferring a more compact resort environment.

resort Layout

The villas consist of two units connected by a garden with a terrace and a private pool. They offer many opportunities for eating and drinking including a rooftop lounge and bar and a fine-dining restaurant that serves up blends of local Zanzibar-inspired dishes and international cuisine flavours.

The resort has its own White Sand Spa, which is nestled in the island’s bushy grounds. The spa offers a range of treatments, as well as use of the steam room and sauna to properly relax and unwind.

Do see our new White Sands Villas Picture Gallery further down this page.

White Sands Villas Accomodation

There are five 1-bedroom villas, five 2-bedroom villas and one presidential 5-bedroom villas spread across the expansive grounds of White Sands Resort.

Surrounding the villas are tropical gardens and the stunning white sand beaches of the Paje. The villas, both the architecture and their interior design and layout, are very modern and sleek, with outdoor staircases, private rooftops and relaxing daybeds.

Do see Best Safaris & Holidays on this page.

How to book White Sands Villas

Please call us on the usual USA +1-917-336-2937 or email info@theafricaspecialists.com to check availability, best prices and what adventures you have in mind. We can plan and arrange it all for you and have been for over 20 years!

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White Sands Villas

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White Sands Villas Highlights

Just some of the highlights of this hand-picked Zanzibar beaches resort. Do call us direct for any other details or to help with planning and logistics.

Luxury Accommodation

5 luxury villas

Spacious rooms

Large villas & lots of space

Outdoor campfires

Expansive grounds & exclusive location

Swimming Pool

private pools included

Open Season

Spa & treatments available

Wifi Internet

WiFi connection available

Please go to either of our Tailormade Safari Trips pages to see a lot more safari trips, ideas and budgets.

What kind of wildlife should you expect to find around White Sands Villas for 2026/27?

For 2026/27, we expect you’ll be able to find the following wildlife around the White Sands Villas bearing in mind the quality of guiding, budgets, time of year and duration of stay all affect your chances of finding or seeing any of the following outstanding wildlife that dwell in this part of the Zanzibar beaches…

Don't miss our full Africa Wildlife Guide right here.

What are your best safari trips & itineraries to White Sands Villas’s Zanzibar beaches for 2026/27?

Some of our most-popular tailor-made trips for the Zanzibar beaches that could include a stay at White Sands Villas include...
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1 Great Safari, Great Beach

Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

Visits : Nyerere National Park, Southern Tanzania, Stone Town, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

Along with the first itinerary we feature in this section, this itinerary has long been a favourite with safari clients and, with properties like Pongwe Beach hotel, it is now possible to… More…

12 Nights

FROM $3,500pp/pn

Great Safari

2 Beach Selous and Zanzibar

Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

Visits : Mainland Coast, Nyerere National Park, South of Dar, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

A really well paced itinerary, this is a simple but really effective itinerary that gives a couple of days on the beach, on to safari and then to spend the remaining time… More…

14 Nights

FROM $5,500pp/pn

Lake manze camp 4 game drive 16 nyerere tanzania

3 Selous Ruaha & Zanzibar

Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

Visits : Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

Unbelievably it is actually possible to safari in both the Selous and Ruaha within this budget. For this amount of money, this itinerary offers exceptional value for money and, for those wanting… More…

15 Nights

FROM $4,500pp/pn

Lake Manze Camp lake views, Selous/Nyerere

4 Northern Honeymoon June to November

Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

Visits : Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Stone Town, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

We have searched high and low for a well priced trip to the north of Tanzania in what must be the main season for honeymooners to Tanzania and we think we may… More…

13 Nights

FROM $5,000pp/pn

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5 The Discerning Safari

Africa, Kenya

Visits : The Laikipia Plateau, The Masai Mara, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches Africa, Kenya

This exciting trip, just short of two weeks, will start up in the Laikipia Plateau where a wealth of safari activities and culture awaits! The next stop is the Masai Mara, where… More…

13 Nights

FROM $6,000pp/pn

The Laikipia Plateau, Kenya, Ol Malo Lodge

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What are the other best resorts in Zanzibar beaches for 2026/27?

We highly recommend the following resorts for Zanzibar beaches for 2026/27. These are all tried and tested by The Africa Specialists™ so don’t hesitate to call us with any queries over them or to check availability.

NB. All prices for properties exclude applicable park fees and are guide prices.

$125$3,010

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Our Rating

6 Nights

Mnemba Lodge

Zanzibar beaches

From $3,010 per person per night
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Mnemba Lodge

7 Nights

Baraza Resort & Spa

Zanzibar beaches

From $901 per person per night
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Baraza Resort & Spa, Zanzibar Beaches, Tanzania

6 Nights

Breezes Beach Club & Spa

Zanzibar beaches

From $352 per person per night
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Breezes Beach Club & Spa

6 Nights

The Palms

Zanzibar beaches

From $732 per person per night
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The Palms

6 Nights

Pongwe Beach Hotel

Zanzibar beaches

From $227 per person per night
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Pongwe Beach Hotel

6 Nights

Xanadu Villas and Retreat

Zanzibar beaches

From $400 per person per night
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Xanadu Villas, Beachfront, Zanzibar, Tanzania

7 Nights

Kilindi Beach Resort

Zanzibar beaches

From $825 per person per night
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Kilindi Beach Resort

7 Nights

Boutique Hotel Matlai

Zanzibar beaches

From $310 per person per night
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Boutique Hotel Matlai

6 Nights

Shooting Star Lodge

Zanzibar beaches

From $182 per person per night
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Shooting Star Lodge

6 Nights

Kasha Boutique Hotel

Zanzibar beaches

From $175 per person per night
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Kasha Boutique Hotel

6 Nights

Konokono Beach Resort

Zanzibar beaches

From $300 per person per night
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Kono Kono - overwater villas

6 Nights

Essque Zalu

Zanzibar beaches

From $245 per person per night
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Essque Zalu

6 Nights

The Residence

Zanzibar beaches

From $514 per person per night
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The Residence

6 Nights

The Z Hotel

Zanzibar beaches

From $125 per person per night
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The Z Hotel, Zanzibar

6 Nights

Milele Villas

Zanzibar beaches

From $195 per person per night
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Milele Villas

6 Nights

Qambani

Zanzibar beaches

From $412 per person per night
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Qambani

6 Nights

Zawadi

Zanzibar beaches

From $951 per person per night
See the resort now
Zawadi Hotel, The beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania

When is the best time to stay at White Sands Villas in 2026/27?

Generally speaking, as the White Sands Villas is in Zanzibar beaches, we recommend booking stays here with us any time on the following timescales — depending on your preferences and wildlife/safari viewing plans — but if you want to avoid peak season or aim to get the timing “just right” then do call us any time to check your plans, costs and best options for a fantastic White Sands Villas stay in the 2026/27 season…

January good

February good

March mixed

April mixed

May mixed

June good

July best

August amazing

September great

October still good

November fair

December fair

Don’t miss our full When to Visit zanzibar guide on our main zanzibar page.

Why travel with The Africa Specialists™?

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100% tailormade

We help plan your trip from start to finish
We make sure to include all your interests
We offer a range of accommodation types
It is your trip, made to suit you

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Expert knowledge

We have over 40 years of destination know how
We all spend time in our destinations annually
Local contacts give us unique insight
We are true specialists

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We have you covered!

We have full ATOL bonding for your financial peace of mind
We provide 24/7 emergency backup as you travel
We make sure that the properties and guides are the best!

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A trusted service

Established in 2010, you can totally rely on us.
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Please call us any time on USA +1-917-336-2937 or drop us a note via our contact us page.

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Nick French, The Africa Specialists™

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Location

White Sands Villas is on the south eastern side of the island in Paje. The beach is, of course, white sanded and the lagoon is crystal clear. The lagoon is perfect for snorkelling and kiteboarding, with shallow waters during low tide and a reef that protects the lagoon from the waves.

Layout

The villas consist of two units connected by a garden with a terrace and a private pool. They offer many opportunities for eating and drinking including a rooftop lounge and bar and a fine-dining restaurant that serves up blends of local Zanzibar-inspired dishes and international cuisine flavours. The resort has its own White Sand Spa, which is nestled in the island’s bushy grounds. The spa offers a range of treatments, as well as use of the steam room and sauna to properly relax and unwind.

Villas

There are five 1-bedroom villas, five 2-bedroom villas and one presidential 5-bedroom villas spread across the expansive grounds of White Sands Resort. Surrounding the villas are tropical gardens and the stunning white sand beaches of the Paje. The villas, both the architecture and their interior design and layout, are very modern and sleek, with outdoor staircases, private rooftops and relaxing daybeds.

Sustainability

White Sands is a project based resort, with a focus on the personal pursuit of creating sustainable luxury in the paradise of Paje. They believe that luxury shouldn’t cost the earth, and a such they aim to preserve the island’s environment, with unobtrusive architecture, delicately designed and built to enhance the landscape. The resort is powered by solar energy, equipped with a solar water heating system, engages in recycling programs and grows its own organic fruits and vegetables in their plantation.

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