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- TZS 176M
- Occupancy
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- Daily rate
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Kendwa, Tanzania Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Kendwa brought in TZS 22,073,980 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 22% less than the Zanzibar North average of TZS 28,411,683.
The short answer
Kendwa Airbnb Market at a Glance
Kendwa is priced below the Zanzibar North average. Listings averaged TZS 249,770 a night, about 28% less than that average of TZS 346,000, and were booked on 33% of available nights, close to its 32% occupancy.
July, usually the best month, brings in about 75% more per listing than March, usually the slowest. With only 41 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 41 active listings, Kendwa is the third-largest of 5 Zanzibar North markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Kendwa?
Gross bookings per Kendwa listing averaged TZS 22,073,980 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Zanzibar North average: TZS 28,411,683), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Kendwa listing brings in TZS 4,760,000 in July, its best month, and TZS 2,720,000 in March, its slowest. Both ends are close calls: July leads August by 1%, and March sits just 4% below February, so either pair can swap places in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 33% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 3.7 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn TZS 10,800,000+ a month, about 7 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn TZS 3,270,000 or more, roughly TZS 1,700,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about TZS 1,550,000 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn TZS 863,000 or less, about 56% of the median.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earns about 1.7 times what March does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average TZS 4,760,000 TZS 2,180,000
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, TZS 3,330,000. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Kendwa Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue, while nightly rates and bookings both peaked in August 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | TZS 3,585,037 | 38.0% | TZS 227,664 | TZS 119,501 | 64 days | 5.4 nights |
| Oct 2025 | TZS 3,093,797 | 27.3% | TZS 226,134 | TZS 99,800 | 72 days | 4.4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | TZS 3,727,045 | 31.8% | TZS 223,436 | TZS 124,235 | 69 days | 5.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | TZS 3,597,309 | 37.3% | TZS 232,805 | TZS 116,042 | 60 days | 6.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | TZS 3,708,480 | 42.6% | TZS 226,895 | TZS 119,628 | 60 days | 6.2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | TZS 2,820,426 | 36.4% | TZS 223,603 | TZS 100,730 | 61 days | 4.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | TZS 2,852,058 | 39.9% | TZS 221,489 | TZS 92,002 | 36 days | 10.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | TZS 2,182,148 | 30.8% | TZS 219,046 | TZS 72,738 | 12 days | 4.9 nights |
| May 2026 | TZS 3,058,718 | 34.2% | TZS 253,762 | TZS 98,668 | 52 days | 6.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | TZS 3,043,452 | 34.6% | TZS 315,319 | TZS 101,448 | 36 days | 4.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | TZS 4,757,544 | 35.3% | TZS 318,236 | TZS 153,469 | 54 days | 4.8 nights |
| Aug 2026 | TZS 4,746,654 | 45.7% | TZS 320,181 | TZS 153,118 | 77 days | 5.4 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Kendwa market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Kendwa Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kendwa Airbnb took in TZS 22,073,980 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about TZS 1,370,000 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about TZS 2,910,000 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the TZS 530,000 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about TZS 1,410,000 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about TZS 1,190,000 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
Kendwa Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | TZS 21,543,980 | TZS 45,420,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay2% of Kendwa bookings | TZS 530,000 | TZS 1,130,000 |
| Gross bookings | TZS 22,073,980 | TZS 46,550,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 71% of Kendwa listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −TZS 2,610,000 | −TZS 5,510,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; TZS 0 if you clean yourself | −TZS 530,000 | −TZS 1,130,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −TZS 1,100,000 | −TZS 2,330,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −TZS 440,000 | −TZS 930,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −TZS 660,000 | −TZS 1,400,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −TZS 220,000 | −TZS 220,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −TZS 110,000 | −TZS 110,000 |
| ManagementTZS 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | TZS 0 | TZS 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | TZS 0 | TZS 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | TZS 0 | TZS 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 23% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −TZS 5,670,000 | −TZS 11,630,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | TZS 16,403,980about TZS 1,370,000 a month | TZS 34,920,000about TZS 2,910,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Kendwa Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Kendwa's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Kendwa home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
How Kendwa's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Kendwa listings are booked on 48% or more of their nights, against 29% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of TZS 142,000 adds about TZS 1,420,000 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge TZS 253,000 a night or more, against a median of TZS 142,000. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about TZS 2,150,000 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about TZS 4,760,000, against TZS 2,720,000 in March, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Kendwa listings average 4.66 stars, and 17% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about TZS 3,880,000 a month, against TZS 1,840,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Kendwa?
Kendwa listings were booked on 33% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Zanzibar North average and 3 percentage points above the Tanzania average (30%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 46% in August and falls to 32% in March.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 76%+ of open nights, 47 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 48% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 29% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 16% or less, under two nights a week.
August is usually the busiest month in Kendwa, March the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 35% 46% 19%
The 12-month rate of 33% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Kendwa?
The average nightly rate in Kendwa, known as ADR (average daily rate), was TZS 249,770 over the past year, about 28% below the Zanzibar North average of TZS 346,000 and about the same as the Tanzania average (TZS 250,000). In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about TZS 320,000 and bottom out in March and April at about TZS 219,000.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge TZS 671,000+ a night, about 4.7 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge TZS 253,000 or more, about TZS 110,000 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about TZS 142,000 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge TZS 112,000 or less, about 79% of the median.
August rates run 46% above April's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average TZS 320,000 TZS 219,000
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, TZS 242,000.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Kendwa?
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Kendwa it averaged TZS 91,800 over the past year, from about TZS 87,800 in a typical March to about TZS 153,000 in a typical July.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn TZS 290,000+ per open night, about 6 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn TZS 79,600 or more, about TZS 31,000 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about TZS 48,200 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn TZS 30,800 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
July RevPAR is about 1.7 times March's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average TZS 153,000 TZS 72,700
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, TZS 109,000. The 12-month RevPAR of TZS 91,800 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Kendwa
With only 41 active listings, the monthly pattern in Kendwa is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in March.
Average revenue by month in Kendwa
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average TZS 4,760,000 TZS 2,720,000
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, TZS 3,430,000.
Revenue by month in Kendwa in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | TZS 3,370,000 |
| February | TZS 2,820,000 |
| March | TZS 2,720,000 |
| April | TZS 2,960,000 |
| May | TZS 3,290,000 |
| June | TZS 3,040,000 |
| July | TZS 4,760,000 |
| August | TZS 4,750,000 |
| September | TZS 2,920,000 |
| October | TZS 3,480,000 |
| November | TZS 3,180,000 |
| December | TZS 3,900,000 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Kendwa?
Guests book Kendwa stays 48 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 77 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 29 days. A typical August booking is made in late May.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 57 days 113 days 12 days
The 12-month figure of 48 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Kendwa
None of the 41 active listings in Kendwa display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Kendwa.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kendwa
AirROI's area guide picks four Kendwa neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Kendwa Beach, Mnemba Island and Matemwe. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Kendwa Beach | Famous for its beautiful white sands and clear turquoise waters, Kendwa Beach is a prime destination for tourists seeking a relaxing beach experience and vibrant nightlife. | Kendwa Rocks Beach Party, Kendwa Village, Snorkeling and diving trips, Sailing excursions, Nearby Nungwi Beach |
| Mnemba Island | A stunning island just off the coast of Zanzibar known for its luxury accommodations and exquisite marine life, making it a great spot for exclusive rentals and high-end tourists. | Mnemba Atoll, Diving and snorkeling opportunities, Luxury beach lodges, Private island experiences |
| Matemwe | A quieter area known for its pristine beaches and coral reefs, popular with those seeking tranquility and scenic beauty, suitable for eco-tourism. | Matemwe Beach, Mnemba Island nearby, Local fishing villages, Scenic ocean views |
| Stone Town | The historic heart of Zanzibar, offering a blend of culture, history, and architecture, making it a must-see for all visitors, along with potential short-term rentals. | Forodhani Gardens, Old Fort of Zanzibar, House of Wonders, Spice markets, Cultural heritage sites |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Kendwa Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Kendwa is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 56% of listings, against 44% for entire homes. Houses are the most common property type at 54%, about 1.7 times the share of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (32%).
Private rooms are a large share of supply
Kendwa Airbnb listings by room type
- Private room 56%
- Entire home 44%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Private room | 56.1% | 23 |
| Entire home | 43.9% | 18 |
Listings by property type
Kendwa Airbnb listings by property type
- House 54%
- Hotel/Boutique 32%
- Apartment/Condo 10%
- Cabin/Outdoor 5%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 53.7% | 22 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 31.7% | 13 |
| Apartment/Condo | 9.8% | 4 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 4.9% | 2 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Kendwa Have?
Among Kendwa's 17 entire homes with a bedroom count, one- and two-bedroom homes are equally common (5 homes each).
Kendwa entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
29%
29%
24%
6%
12%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 29.4% | 5 |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.4% | 5 |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.5% | 4 |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.9% | 1 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.8% | 2 |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Kendwa Sleep?
Most Kendwa listings are sized for couples and small families: 67% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 13% take eight or more. Shares are of the 24 listings with a guest capacity on file (59% of the market).
Kendwa listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
50%
17%
4%
13%
4%
13%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 50.0% | 12 |
| 4 guests | 16.7% | 4 |
| 5 guests | 4.2% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 12.5% | 3 |
| 7 guests | 4.2% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 12.5% | 3 |
How Kendwa Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Kendwa hosts set up an average of 2.6 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. 51% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 12
- Beds per listing
- 2.6
- Show exact location
- 51%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Kendwa Offer?
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Kendwa: 80% of listings offer it, and 61% have an outdoor dining area. Only 66% of listings offer a kitchen.
Share of Kendwa listings with each common amenity
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Kendwa?
Kendwa runs on foreign visitors: 100% of guests who left reviews live outside Tanzania. France leads with 16% of reviewers, ahead of Italy at 13%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 39%, followed by Spanish and French.
100% of Kendwa guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
- International 100%
Where Kendwa guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Paris | 4.2% |
| London | 4.2% |
| Berlin | 2.5% |
| Milan | 2.5% |
Where Kendwa guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| France | 16.4% |
| Italy | 13.3% |
| Germany | 13.3% |
| United States | 12.5% |
| United Kingdom | 10.9% |
Languages spoken by Kendwa guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 38.6% |
| Spanish | 14.6% |
| French | 12.9% |
| German | 8.2% |
| Italian | 8.2% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Kendwa?
Kendwa Airbnbs average 4.66 stars, and 17% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on location: it scores 4.45, against 4.78 for host communication.
Communication scores highest in Kendwa; location is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.65 |
| Cleanliness | 4.75 |
| Communication | 4.78 |
| Location | 4.45 |
| Check-in | 4.69 |
| Value | 4.62 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Kendwa: Stays, Rules and Fees
Nearly all Kendwa listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 5% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 44% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Kendwa listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 76%
- 181-270 days 20%
- 91-180 days 2%
- 31-90 days 2%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 75.6% | 31 |
| 181-270 days | 19.5% | 8 |
| 91-180 days | 2.4% | 1 |
| 31-90 days | 2.4% | 1 |
Days a year Kendwa listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 2%
- 181-270 days 2%
- 91-180 days 22%
- 31-90 days 44%
- 1-30 days 29%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 2.4% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 2.4% | 1 |
| 91-180 days | 22.0% | 9 |
| 31-90 days | 43.9% | 18 |
| 1-30 days | 29.3% | 12 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Kendwa?
The average Kendwa booking lasts 5.9 nights, longest in March and shortest in February. Listings took about 12 bookings each over the year. About a third of listings that give a check-in time set it at 2 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Kendwa
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 6 nights 8.4 nights 4.4 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Kendwa Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
All listings in Kendwa accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Kendwa listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Kendwa?
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Kendwa, used by 37% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about seven in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 24% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Kendwa listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Kendwa?
About a third of Kendwa listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is TZS 12,964, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to TZS 35,558, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 5.9 nights, that adds roughly TZS 2,185 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 2% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- TZS 12,964
- Average cleaning fee
- TZS 35,558
- Listings charging a fee
- 34.1%
- Share of gross revenue
- 2.4%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Kendwa
The top-grossing Airbnb in Kendwa, a three-bedroom home, took in TZS 176,000,000 over the past year, about 8 times the city's average of TZS 22,100,000.
3-bedroom villa with private pool Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.71 
Charming villa private pool Garden ACs CCTV Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.95 - Revenue
- TZS 138M
- Occupancy
- 73.5%
- Daily rate
- TZS 496,388
Tangawiz villa your best villa Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.80 - Revenue
- TZS 78.6M
- Occupancy
- 37.7%
- Daily rate
- TZS 790,647
Villa KipepeoO Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.75 - Revenue
- TZS 77.2M
- Occupancy
- 36.6%
- Daily rate
- TZS 1M
Hamia Villa: 4BR, Private Pool, Sleeps 8-10 Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.73 - Revenue
- TZS 70.9M
- Occupancy
- 36.8%
- Daily rate
- TZS 929,101
Nungwi Pool Villa | Couples Family | Generator Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.38 - Revenue
- TZS 51.6M
- Occupancy
- 76.5%
- Daily rate
- TZS 310,205
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Kendwa?
Fewer than 1% of Kendwa listings are classed as professionally managed. Only one in five listings are run by Superhosts. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 71% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 19.5%
- Professional management
- 0.0%
- Cohosted listings
- 9.8%
- Instant Book enabled
- 39.0%
- Simplified Pricing
- 70.7%
Nearby markets
Kendwa vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 69 km, Bwejuu (60 km away, 60 listings) earned the most per listing, about three times as much as Kendwa.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nungwi 7 km | 216 | TZS 19,204,721 | TZS 269,156 | 30% |
| Kiwengwa 27 km | 121 | TZS 41,398,918 | TZS 489,958 | 34% |
| Zanzibar 47 km | 193 | TZS 15,017,382 | TZS 244,214 | 28% |
| Shangani 47 km | 30 | TZS 17,649,053 | TZS 164,953 | 33% |
| Mchamba Wima 58 km | 41 | TZS 11,817,891 | TZS 218,338 | 29% |
| Bwejuu 60 km | 60 | TZS 66,961,136 | TZS 574,482 | 38% |
| Paje 63 km | 253 | TZS 24,180,266 | TZS 295,447 | 34% |
| Jambiani 69 km | 268 | TZS 37,989,413 | TZS 360,448 | 36% |
FAQ
Kendwa Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Kendwa?
An active Kendwa Airbnb grossed TZS 22,073,980 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 41 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in TZS 3,270,000 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Kendwa?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Kendwa listings earn between TZS 863,000 and TZS 3,270,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth TZS 10,800,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Kendwa?
Listings in Kendwa were booked on 33% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 32% for the Zanzibar North average. August is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Kendwa?
The average booked night in Kendwa cost TZS 249,770 before fees. Half of listings charge between TZS 112,000 and TZS 253,000, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Kendwa?
None of the active Kendwa listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Kendwa?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kendwa Airbnb grossed TZS 22,073,980 in the 12 months to September 2026, 22% below the Zanzibar North average of TZS 28,411,683. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, TZS 16,403,980 a year (about TZS 1,370,000 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about TZS 2,910,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Kendwa?
July usually pays best, averaging TZS 4,760,000 per active listing, and March usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Kendwa?
Each night a Kendwa listing was open to book earned TZS 91,800 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made TZS 290,000 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Kendwa?
Kendwa stays were booked 48 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Kendwa?
The average Kendwa Airbnb stay lasted 5.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 12 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Kendwa rated?
Guests rate Kendwa Airbnbs 4.66 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and location lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kendwa?
Kendwa Beach, Mnemba Island and Matemwe draw the most short-term rental interest in Kendwa. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Kendwa?
AirROI counted 41 active Airbnb listings in Kendwa as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Nungwi, 7 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Kendwa?
In Kendwa, about a third of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is TZS 12,964, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to TZS 35,558, so the median is the better guide.
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About This Data
Figures on this page cover 41 active Airbnb listings in Kendwa from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Tanzanian shillings at TZS 2,593 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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