Location
Chukwani — close to everything, away from the noise
Al-Saadi Apartments sits in Chukwani, on Zanzibar's west coast — about 5 minutes from the international airport and 20 minutes from the spice market, with the Manjarouve Plantation right in front of the building. It's a good base for guests who want the island's main sights within reach without staying in the busiest part of town.
Getting around from here
Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume) International Airport
About 5 minutes away — one of the shortest airport transfers on the island
Spice market
Around 20 minutes away
Manjarouve Plantation
Right in front of the property — plantation and mangrove nature on the doorstep
Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park
Home to the endangered Zanzibar red colobus monkey, plus bushbabies, duikers, and 40+ bird species
Stone Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Short drive north — old town, markets, and the harbourfront
Travel times as given by the property — actual drive time will vary with traffic and transport.
Why now
Zanzibar is seeing more visitors, not fewer
Zanzibar recorded 69,605 visitor arrivals in June 2026 alone — up 3.1% year-on-year, with European travellers making up roughly 62% of arrivals and an average stay of about eight days. A location like Chukwani, close to both the coast and Stone Town, is well placed to catch a share of that longer-stay demand.