THE KUSHUKURU COMMUNITY
Luxury redefined, nature preserved
Pemba is a hidden gem of natural beauty and our development offers the best of island living.
Snapshot
Welcome
Your Perfect Island Retreat Awaits
Our meticulously designed villas offer the epitome of luxury whilst maintaining a natural style in keeping with the exotic island location. The focus is on wellness and self-sufficiency — farm to table service, personal herb and vegetable gardens. With great craftsmanship and attention to detail, these residences offer a lifestyle that defines elegance. Your home away from home on the beach.
The vision
A more elevated answer to island ownership
This is not about crowding more units onto a beach. It is about privacy, calm, intelligent design and a setting strong enough to carry real long-term value.
Not just a villa. A new way of life — beautiful, sustainable and self-sufficient.
Private ownership
Limited beachfront residences
A deliberately small collection of refined villas designed for privacy, calm and long-term value on one of Pemba’s most compelling stretches of coastline.
Nature-led luxury
High-end island living without the noise
Open space, tropical planting, quiet architecture and a slower rhythm of life create a setting that feels elevated rather than overbuilt.
Long-view potential
A lifestyle asset with upside
Positioned for buyers who want more than a holiday home: beauty, scarcity, usability and the possibility of meaningful appreciation over time.
Welcome to Pemba
A rarer setting
A quieter, more cinematic side of island life
Between the ocean, tropical planting and lower-density planning, Kushukuru Pemba offers the kind of atmosphere that instantly feels more private, more valuable and more emotionally compelling.
Design Principle
Simplicity, proportion and connection to place
The design language across Kushukuru Pemba is guided by calm architecture rather than visual excess — light, airflow, material warmth and a sense that each residence belongs to the landscape around it.
From the homepage through to the individual villa pages, the aim is consistency: a more restrained, premium and architectural story that feels intentional at every stage.
Residences
Choose your island residence
Two distinct villa types designed to suit different ownership goals, while maintaining the same architectural language, beachfront access and wider Kushukuru setting.
Three-Bedroom Villas
256 m²Architectural beachfront homes for buyers who want greater scale, stronger privacy, entertaining space and a more complete long-term island residence.
From £595,000
Two-Bedroom Villas
102 m²A more compact ownership option that retains the same design language, direct beach access and broader Kushukuru lifestyle experience.
From £295,000
Villa features
Refined details that shape better daily living
The residences are designed to feel warm, usable and deeply connected to their setting, with an emphasis on indoor-outdoor flow, privacy and understated material luxury.
Masterplan & Availability
Low-density planning with visible availability
The project is shaped around space, planting, privacy and a more intentional relationship between residences, beachfront, shared amenities and productive land. Hover over a villa in the availability list to see where it sits within the masterplan.
Current release
A deliberately limited collection of residences, structured to preserve atmosphere, privacy and long-term exclusivity.
Reserved
Beachfront Villa 5
3 Bed · Reserved
Reserved
Beachfront Villa 6
3 Bed · Reserved
Intentional layout
Private villas, productive land and beach frontage are balanced to feel spacious rather than crowded.
Long-term atmosphere
The masterplan is designed to preserve calm, privacy and visual quality as the project matures.
Investment case
A premium story buyers can understand immediately
This is not positioned as mass tourism or generic resort inventory. The value comes from rarity, design restraint, a strong setting and the emotional pull of owning somewhere that still feels undiscovered. With only 16 residences across 160 metres of pristine beachfront, scarcity is built into the proposition from the start.
For many buyers, this is also a Plan B — a home in a tropical paradise where you control the essentials: your own power, water and food. A place to bring your family, slow down, and live more consciously.
Payment Plan
Reservation fee: USD $5,000
Initial deposit: 30% to secure your villa
1st instalment: 30% — on completion of substructure
2nd instalment: 20% — on completion of superstructure
3rd instalment: 10% — at final stages of construction
Final payment: 10% — on handover
Full payment upfront receives a 1–2% discount.
Rental scheme
Maximise your returns by participating in our rental programme. We handle everything — guest bookings, property maintenance and management. No DIY stress, no management burden, just returns.
Exceptional Quality
Every home exemplifies the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.
Serene Location
Pemba, Tanzania, is a hidden gem of natural beauty, and our development sits at its very heart, offering the best of island living.
Long-Term Vision
We're not just building homes; we're building community and a legacy.
Construction timeline
A clear path to completion
The project follows a phased programme, allowing early buyers to benefit from capital appreciation as each stage completes.
June 2027
All permits & licences acquired
Plans approved and all legal requirements in place.
December 2027
Main construction commences
Ground breaks and building begins across the development.
December 2028
Phase One complete
First four villas ready for handover.
December 2029
Phase Two complete
Second four villas ready for handover.
December 2030
Project completion
All 16 villas, the organic restaurant, deli and watersports centre fully complete.
Early investor benefits
Buy now, benefit first
Buying off-plan gives you access to early-stage pricing and exclusive advantages that won't be available once construction begins.
Priority selection — first choice of villa and beachfront position.
Customisation options — personalise finishes and layouts before construction locks in.
Early-bird pricing — the best entry point before value appreciates through each phase.
Early exit available — resell your villa before completion to realise capital appreciation early.
VIP investor access — site visits, project updates and direct access to the team.
Island setting
An idyllic location
Wake up to the sound of gentle waves and the soft rustle of palm leaves, with the beach just steps away from your doorstep. This is a quieter, more beautiful side of island life, where privacy, atmosphere and nature still lead.
Here, everything moves polepole — the Swahili word for slowly. Time stands still. The Western mindset of hustle and constant busyness simply doesn't exist. Instead, you have the sunshine, the sand, the sea, and some of the world's most fertile land.
Discover the setting
Peace, access and real island character
Conveniently located near the island’s key attractions yet far enough away to preserve privacy and tranquillity.
Less exposed, more special
Pemba still feels rare. That matters to buyers looking for somewhere beautiful that has not been overrun or overbuilt.
Nature with real presence
Turquoise water, marine life, tropical greenery and a calmer pace give the island a depth many more mainstream destinations have lost.
A stronger ownership feeling
The appeal is not only tourism. It is the emotional quality of having a private place in a setting that still feels authentic.
Long-term positioning
Projects with restraint, atmosphere and a strong sense of place tend to tell a better premium story over time.
Feature
Pools
Private pools in each villa.
Feature
Organic Farm
Freshly grown, organic food in abundance all around you. Try for yourself with the farm-to-table experience.
Feature
Luxury Living
We believe in creating more than just homes, we create experiences.
Wellness & lifestyle
Designed around how you actually want to live
From the food on your plate to the speed of your connection, every practical detail has been thought through — so life here feels effortless, healthy and completely free from compromise.
Farm to table
Organic food, grown on site
The development includes a working organic farm producing vegetables, herbs and fruit year-round. Residents can get as involved as they like — join in with the growing, learn permaculture, or simply enjoy what the land produces brought to your table. The choice is entirely yours.
Health & wellbeing
Spa, yoga and open-air living
A spa, yoga studio and beach gym sit within the development, alongside clean air, warm water and a natural environment that does most of the work. Pemba's pace, light and setting make wellbeing a daily reality rather than something you have to schedule.
Villas are built with health in mind throughout: copper water pipes, spring water, low-toxicity materials, and building practices that prioritise the long-term wellbeing of the people who live inside them.
Connectivity
Full-speed internet, built with your health in mind
High-speed internet covers the entire development — but we've been deliberate about how it's delivered. Hardwired ethernet connections are installed throughout every villa, so Wi-Fi is entirely optional. No routers near bedrooms. Low EMF by design. Whether you work remotely, run a business or simply want to stay connected without compromise, Kushukuru is built for it. Escape the city — not the world.
Privacy & security
Private, gated and secured around the clock
The development is fully gated with 24/7 professional security, giving residents complete peace of mind. Pemba is already one of Tanzania's most peaceful and low-crime islands — this adds a further layer of privacy and protection for you and your family.
Community & Island Partnership
A development designed to grow with Pemba
“We are thankful for the sun that powers our lives, the sand that shapes our shores, and the soil that nourishes our farm.”
Kushukuru is intended to be more than a collection of villas. The wider vision is to create a place that benefits residents while also supporting the surrounding community through learning, local opportunity, shared spaces and respect for the island’s natural and cultural identity.
We allocate a percentage from each sale directly towards programmes focused on improving lives within the local community.
Shared spaces with purpose
The project is being shaped to encourage connection rather than separation, with shared ideas including a local restaurant, beach gym, educational activities and events.
Skills, learning and opportunity
We aim to support practical training, apprenticeships, open learning days and initiatives that create useful long-term value for the surrounding community.
Respect for island culture and coastline
The vision is to grow with Pemba, not apart from it, while maintaining public beach access, respecting local customs and supporting the island’s natural environment.
Island partnership
A more connected vision for life on the island
The wider vision is not only about private ownership. It is about creating a place with warmth, shared energy, local connection and a stronger sense of belonging within the landscape of Pemba.
Community Principle
Shared value, not isolated ownership
This part of the story is about how the development can feel more rooted, more useful and more human — with local connection, learning, shared ideas and long-term respect for place built into the vision.
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The founders
The people behind Kushukuru
Both directors will have their own family homes within the community.
Co-founder & Project Manager
Ivan Gasulla
Ivan brings over 15 years of property development experience to Kushukuru Pemba. His previous project, La Iguana Verde in Pedasí, Panama — 12 apartments — sold out in full. Attention to detail and sustainable practices have always defined his approach, from rainwater harvesting to solar-powered common areas.
Co-founder & Sales Director
Oshi Okomilo
Oshi has spent 25 years building businesses across multiple sectors. His background spans sales, marketing and commercial strategy, with a proven track record of managing diverse projects and bringing them to profitability. At Kushukuru, Oshi leads the sales programme and buyer relationships.
Sales & Marketing
Nelly Haycock
With over a decade of experience in sales and marketing, Nelly excels at crafting compelling marketing strategies and building strong client relationships, ensuring every buyer interaction reflects the quality of the Kushukuru brand.
Team behind Kushukuru Pemba
Trusted partners shaping the project
Kushukuru Pemba is being shaped by a team combining architectural vision and legal support, helping ensure the project is not only beautiful, but also practical, professional and reassuring for buyers.
Project Architects
Stewart Scott Architects
Stewart Scott Architects bring innovative design and sustainable architectural expertise to Kushukuru Pemba. Their work ensures the residences are both visually striking and carefully adapted to the climate, landscape and lifestyle of Pemba, balancing beauty, practicality and environmental responsibility.
Legal Advisors
AMK Attorneys
Our legal team, AMK Attorneys, are here to assist you in your purchase every step of the way and are on hand to answer any questions you may have, helping ensure the process is handled clearly and professionally.
FAQ
Questions serious buyers usually ask
What is Kushukuru Pemba and where is it located?
The word 'Kushukuru' means 'to be thankful' in Swahili — and that is exactly the feeling we want you to experience here. Located on the serene Wambaa Beach, Pemba Island, Kushukuru Pemba is a low-density beachfront villa development designed around nature, privacy, wellness and a more refined pace of island living.
How many villas are in the project?
There are 16 villas in total — 8 three-bedroom beachfront villas and 8 two-bedroom garden villas — in a carefully planned low-density layout.
What is the difference between the three-bed and two-bed villas?
The three-bedroom villas are larger residences with more expansive living and entertaining space, while the two-bedroom villas offer a more compact and accessible ownership option with the same design ethos and connection to the wider development.
Are villas available now?
At present, most villas are shown as available, with Beachfront Villa 5 and Beachfront Villa 6 marked reserved.
Private enquiries
Request details and priority access
Use the form to register interest, request pricing information or ask for the next release of project details.
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Life at Kushukuru
A glimpse of the island, the build, and the community taking shape on Pemba.