On Kendwa's white-sand coast in north-west Zanzibar, Zuri Zanzibar unfolds like a village among palms and tropical gardens. Bungalows and villas use timber, thatch, local craft and natural fabrics, with broad terraces and hammocks set into the planting rather than arranged in formal blocks. The main pool sits above a semi-private stretch of beach, while Maisha and Bahari provide relaxed dining alongside other bars and restaurants. Yoga, Reiki and massage take place in quieter garden spaces away from the shore. Curving paths move through spice plants and dense greenery before opening onto the bright sand and Indian Ocean.