Zanzalu runs recurring builder popups in Zanzibar with a mix of local and overseas technologists. Summer coliving density is the product: live together, collaborate, leave with projects and relationships. Fumba Town editions put East African and international builders in the same coliving cohort. Zanzalu is an annual pop-up city and living laboratory in Fumba Town, Zanzibar.
Blending festival energy with a builder hub, editions pack residencies, forums, workshops, and launches into a few weeks of coliving. Participants explore technology, urbanization, and industrialization themes with peers from Africa and abroad. Fumba Town offers apartments, cafés, a gym, a supermarket, and coworking within a short distance. The airport is about 20 minutes away, and Stone Town is an easy drive for nights out, history, and food.
A recurring popup village in Fumba Town bringing African and international builders together. Zanzalu is a pop-up city and living laboratory where innovators from Africa and beyond collaborate toward an abundant future.
Duration
Annual pop-up villages usually run two to five weeks; Zanzalu 3.0 is July 25-August 14, 2026.
The project aims to evolve into a permanent Fumba Town hub by 2027 for residencies, experimentation, and events.
Pricing
Tickets for pop-up villages depend on the edition and often have 10-20% early bird discounts Base prices for Zanzalu 2026:
- 3-Week Pass - African Nationals
- Week Pass - African Nationals
Amenities
- Co-working spaces
- Workshops, lectures, and events
- Gym, kayaking, snorkeling, and biking are available for extra cost
- Accommodation, transportation, and meals should be arranged by the participant
History
The 2026 edition - Zanzalu 3.0 - runs from July 25 to August 14.