Our Story

Introduction to the villa

Bila Kofia is more than a villa — it is the result of a shared dream between our Swedish and Tanzanian family. Created as a place where people can slow down, reconnect, and experience the beauty of Zanzibar in comfort and privacy, Bila Kofia offers a home-away-from-home in one of the world's most beautiful destinations.

Giving back

Rooted in community

We believe travel can be meaningful and that tourism should create a positive impact for both visitors and local communities.

For many years, our family has supported projects for children and young people in Tanzania through our foundation, Tumainis Vänner. From supporting education to providing daily school lunches at a rural Maasai school, our work has always been centred around creating opportunities for future generations.

This commitment is a natural extension of Bila Kofia. A portion of every stay goes directly towards supporting these ongoing projects, allowing our guests to become part of something bigger during their time on the island.

If you would like to learn more about our foundation and its work, please visit @stiftelsentumainisvanner or our website.

Maasai children in traditional dress at a school supported by Tumainis Vänner
A gathering of the Tumainis Vänner community in Tanzania