Mikoko Villa
Experience Swahili version of tropical modernism in this enviously secluded holiday home. Located 4 km south of Jambiani, this private villa rises from the wild palm-fringed coast of South-East Zanzibar
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Poetic. Secluded. Zanzibar
Mikoko Villa is a real holiday home envisioned, designed and built by Raphael and Liza, who have been coming to Zanzibar for over a decade. It captures the poetry of old Zanzibar, elegance and functionality of tropical modernism, personal style of its owners. Mikoko feels like home, where you can set the rhythm of your stay.
The villa is spacious, airy, open. The wind moves freely, the view is infinite, the soundtrack is performed by dozens of coconut trees and waves crashing against the reef. Local fishermen and female seaweed farmers are your only onlookers and here you will be left in peace. With views stretching from horizon to horizon, and devoid of light pollution, Mikoko will keep you connected to what's important.
Real Home. Effortless Service.
Mikoko is a 500 square meter villa located on a 2500 square meter beach plot, a few kilometers south of Jambiani. It is run and looked after by the capable and incredibly hospitable team, who ensure full comfort, nourishment and entertainment. You can choose to see them as little or as much as possible, but they are always working backstage to make sure you are not missing anything.
The villa can sleep 10-12 and offers 5 ensuite bedrooms: 4 master bedrooms with ocean views, plus one studio/media room. The villa offers a large living room opening to both the beach and the jungle, enormous roof terrace with 360 degree views, two swimming pools and bars, gym/yoga platform and a large garden. It is located directly on a small and quiet wild beach, where ancient coral rocks coexist with sandbanks.
Master Bedrooms x 4
Downstairs:
Blue Room: king size bed + small sofa bed
Yellow Room: king size bed
Upstairs:
Pink Room: king size bed + small sofa bed
Green Room: king size bed
Each master bedroom has a Swahili inspired en-suite bathroom, hand carved king size four-poster bed, walk-in wardrobe (apart from Blue), private patio with outdoor seating and uninterrupted ocean views.
All rooms are air-conditioned and have ceiling fans.
While each room has the same layout, they all have their own personalities and colour schemes (Blue, Yellow, Pink and Green) accentuated by the traditional lime plaster finish.
Each room has private entrance
Space: 40 Sqm + private patio
King size four-poster bed
En-suite bathroom with ocean views
Studio/Media Room
Villa extension facing the garden
Facing the tropical garden is the Studio. This space serves as a TV/game room and great place to read, nap or work, offering plenty of sofas to choose from.
The large sofa-bed and L-shape sofas convert into beds and can sleep up to 4 guests.
The studio has an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub and storage.
With two french doors opening into the garden it offers a quiet setting with stunning views.
55'' UHD Smart TV
Space: 40 Sqm
Large L-shape sofa (sleeps 2 pax)
Double sofa-bed (sleeps 2 pax)
En-suite bathroom with bathtub
Lounge + Dining
The main lounge is a large space that opens up fully to both the ocean and the garden.
It's a space to dine, gather and enjoy the shade. The outdoor bar is perfect for aperitif.
Our lounge extends from the pool deck all the way back to the tropical garden, designed so that you can effortlessly float between the pool, dining table, bar and outdoor sofas for star gazing.
You can also pop into the adjacent kitchen to watch our chef mixing spices.
Living Room with dining space with ocean and jungle views
Fully equipped Kitchen
Outdoor Bar
Outdoor Patio
Roof Terrace
The tropics is all about the outdoor and Mikoko is just that.
The roof terrace is enormous and has both covered and uncovered areas.
Read in the shade caressed by a coconut tree, take sun baths, have breakfast, make cocktails and follow the moon.
Covered dining area and sofa
Large sofas and sunbeds
360 degree views
Fully equipped bar
Swimming Pools
Beach Front Pool
Garden Pool
There are two swimming pools to capture the beauty of both sides of Mikoko.
The beach pool is bigger, deeper and open to the infinity of the Indian Ocean. You might spend most of your mornings and early afternoons here.
The garden pool feels like an oasis of coconuts, right next to our ever growing baobab. This is the place to be at sunset.
Salt/fresh water
Infinity
Sun beds and sofas
For those eager to move, Mikoko has a yoga platform/outdoor gym with weight training equipment, pull-up bar, boxing equipment and TRX suspension system. Just do it with the jungle, monkeys and exotic birds in the background.
To make it even better, we can organise boxing classes with a professional boxer and private yoga sessions.
Four kilometers south of Jambiani, Mikoko rises from a wild coastline with visible coral reefs that are millions of years old. The beach evolves with the changing tides, revealing coral rocks, sand bars, and lunar-like banks for exploring on foot. The lagoon on the Indian Ocean's south east coast is spectacularly turquoise and is among the world's most beautiful.
On the other side, the surroundings change to green, lush and alive with the sounds of exotic birds. Don't be surprised if you see monkeys too.
The owners chose this land for its location, dozens of coconut trees and unique salt water fern grove, locally called "mikoko". It's the part of Zanzibar they are proud to preserve.
In case you feel lonely, Mikoko Villa is a short taxi ride from the bustling villages of Jambiani and Paje in the north, as well as the more authentic Makunduchi and Kizimkazi in the south, known as the gateway to sailing among magnificent sandbanks, uninhabited islands and dolphins.
Surrounded by Nature
Tranquil lagoon and tropical sanctuary
5 Min.
55 Km
from Jambiani
from the Airport
A five year project
Design. Craftsmanship. Art
Mikoko Villa came out of genuine love for Zanzibar, obsession with great design and fascination with tradition and craftsmanship.
Mikoko is personal and was built to last.The villa's modernist lines, Tingatinga art, antique Zanzibar doors, hand carved furniture, terrazzo surfaces and hundreds of square meters of hand applied traditional lime plaster tell an interesting story.
Don't skip the food
In-house chef is the difference
One of the luxuries of staying in Mikoko is not having to look for restaurants that will not disappoint. Everything made in-house just tastes better.
The chef is passionate, creative and very eager to please. The ingredients are seasonal and dependent on the ocean. The service is top-notch and attention to detail is genuine.
Have the famous fish samosa, tuna tartar, Indian meatballs and coconut lime sorbet.
We will take you there
Mikoko has everything you need but we will take you places we love. Our concierge knows the best spots and people on the island
Contact Us and Book
Mikoko is perfect for those looking for a private escape, where nothing is out of reach. The villa is offered exclusively to one group to guarantee the best experience. Please enquire about prices and availability.
Email: info@mikoko-villa.com
WhatsApp (English): +44 7791863672
WhatsApp (French): +44 7867927089
