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Bawe Island seen from the air, ringed by shallow turquoise water

Bawe Island

Where Untouched Nature Meets Refined Indulgence

Situated on a private island in the heart of Zanzibar, Tanzania, Bawe Island is an exclusive five star resort located 15 minutes by speed boat from the Zanzibar capital of Stone Town.

Launched in late 2024, Bawe Island consists of only 70 exclusive independent villas with private pool, cocooned in the lush and wild nature. Each accommodation features luxurious amenities, refined interiors and breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and its crystal blue waters, providing an oasis of elegance and serenity. Personalized attention is ensured by a dedicated butler service providing tailored and anticipatory assistance to the guests in all the villas.

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The whole of Bawe Island seen from the air, a low green island edged with white sand and surrounded by shallow turquoise water.
  • Looking straight down on an overwater villa at Bawe Island — thatched roof, private plunge pool and sun deck, where two guests lie in the sun above clear turquoise water.
  • An overhead view of the resort's curving swimming pool, thatched parasols and loungers set back from the sand, with a timber jetty reaching out across the reef.
Bawe Island low on the horizon at sunset, beneath a wide bank of gold and violet cloud, the light spread across the Indian Ocean.