Our Story
Born of a beautiful idea
How a Swahili word for beauty became an island home for travellers.
The Vision
It began with a conviction held by CEO Khalid Abdulkhakim Salama: Tanzanian hospitality deserved a stage as beautiful as its people. The name came first — Zuri Sana, 'very beautiful' in Swahili.
The Group
Zuri Sana Hospitality Group took shape around one promise — African Luxury, World-Class Hospitality — growing to two properties: the Golden Pigeon Hotel in Mwanza and Zuri Sana Hotel in Zanzibar.
The Island Home
In Zanzibar, garden bungalows with makuti-thatched roofs rose steps from the beach — a hotel that feels unmistakably of its island: barefoot, warm and beautifully kept.
Today
Today, Zuri Sana welcomes guests from across East Africa and the world — pursuing its vision to be the leading destination for luxury hospitality in Africa. Karibu sana.