{"id":371,"date":"2019-10-23T09:17:55","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T09:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo2wpopal.b-cdn.net\/rehomes\/?page_id=371"},"modified":"2026-05-28T06:57:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T06:57:20","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/safaya-group.com\/Web\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Building experiences, not just destinations<\/span>

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Safaya Group is a hospitality and experience-driven company based in Zanzibar, focused on creating premium lifestyle destinations that combine comfort, privacy, and unforgettable moments.<\/p>

By bringing together luxury accommodation, marine experiences, and unique activities, Safaya delivers a complete and seamless journey for modern travelers.<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Story Behind Safaya<\/div>

Founder\u2019s Story<\/a><\/h3>

Yahya El Ghoniemy is the founder and visionary behind Safaya Group.
\nIn 2021, he made a bold decision to relocate to Zanzibar and start building from the ground up.

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Safaya is the vision of Yahya Elghonemy, an Egyptian entrepreneur who chose to build his journey far from the traditional path.
<\/span>In 2021, Yahya made a bold move \u2014 relocating to Zanzibar with a clear goal: to build something from the ground up. With limited resources but a strong entrepreneurial mindset, he launched his first boutique hotel, marking the beginning of what would later become Safaya.<\/span><\/p>

Rather than following conventional hospitality models, Yahya focused on understanding what modern travelers truly seek \u2014 privacy, uniqueness, and memorable experiences.
This vision led him to shift from standard hotel rooms to private luxury villas, where every detail is designed to create a deeper emotional connection with guests.
<\/span>Through hands-on execution, continuous learning, and a strong eye for opportunity, Yahya transformed a small starting point into a growing hospitality and experience-driven group.
<\/span>Today, under his leadership, Safaya has expanded into:
<\/span>\u2022 Luxury villa hotels
<\/span>\u2022<\/span> Unique ocean experiences
<\/span>\u2022<\/span> Lifestyle and leisure concepts
<\/span>But beyond the growth, what defines Yahya\u2019s journey is his approach:
<\/span>Building from scratch.
<\/span>Taking calculated risks.
<\/span>And always choosing bold ideas over safe ones.<\/span><\/p>

Safaya is not just a brand \u2014<\/span><\/p>

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Our mission<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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To create distinctive hospitality and lifestyle experiences by combining premium accommodation, unique activities, and thoughtful design \u2014 delivering meaningful moments for guests and sustainable value for partners and investors.<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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To become a leading lifestyle and hospitality group in emerging destinations, redefining how people experience travel through unique, experience-driven concepts.<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t

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A different approach to hospitality and experiences<\/span>

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Everything in One Place
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At the Heart of Zanzibar<\/strong>
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Designed Around You<\/strong>
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Directly Managed<\/strong>
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Partners & Guests Trust Us<\/strong>
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The people behind the Safaya experience<\/span>

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