Tiki Beach Resort is our official accommodation partner. It sits directly on the beach, within walking distance of the Why?Not Club and Paje's main beach. The resort can host up to 60 guests and will be booked exclusively for our community during the Gathering. It will serve as our base: yoga classes will take place here, and we'll also host the Friday event on site.

The rooms are nicely furnished, clean, and well maintained. A breakfast is included, every room has AC, and the property has a large generator—so ACs and water pumps keep running even during Zanzibar's occasional power outages. There is an amazing pool.

The resort is very spacious, so even when it's full you'll still find quiet corners to relax. And if you're feeling social, you can always grab a seat at the bar, strike up a conversation, and make new friends.

Prices and booking details will be announced soon!

Stay Dates

Accommodation at Tiki Beach can only be booked for minimum of 7 nights during the Gathering dates: 28 January – 4 February.

*The zero-day event is on 27th January and the closing villa party is on 4th February, so the earliest recommended check-out is 5th February.

Extra nights can be added at the same nightly rate, subject to availability.

Breakfast is included in the price.

Room Options & Prices (per night, per room):

• Suite: 1x double bed, 1x sofa bed | 2-3 persons | $185/night
• Family Room: 1x double bed, 2x single beds | 4 persons | $180/night
• Bungalow: 1x double bed | 1-2 persons | $155/night
• Standard Double/Twin Room: 1x double bed or 2x single beds | 1-2 persons | $140/night
• Single Room: 1x single bed | 1 person | $90/night
• Villa 1 (Beachfront): 2x double beds | 4 people | $360/night
• Villa 2 (Beachfront): 1x double bed | 2 people | $350/night

How to book

Email info@butikfestival.com with your preferred room type and your exact check-in and check-out dates.

We don't organize airport shuttles, so we recommend taking a taxi from the airport to your accommodation. Before the event, we'll share taxi driver contacts with ticket holders and create a communication channel for all attendees to connect and arrange transfers together.

Zanzibar Gathering takes place in smaller venues and is designed for 350 participants. However, extra experiences (Sandbank & Secret Island) have even more limited capacity.

Some events have a larger capacity and are also open to other island visitors.

Daily tickets for events with larger capacity will be available at the door. For other events, tickets will be available only if they are not sold out.

Tickets for extra experiences (Sandbank & Secret Island) cannot be purchased separately and must be combined with a main Zanzibar Gathering ticket.

More info TBA.

One of the most talked-about highlights is the Sandbank party — and for good reason. Imagine dancing to our favorite DJs on a small sandy island that gets even smaller as the tide rises, leaving just before it disappears beneath the waves.

We will start the trip from Paje on Sunday, 8 February 2026, early in the morning (around 7:30 AM, exact time TBD). First, we take a bus to Stone Town, then board boats to the sandbank. We depart before sunset, take the bus back to Paje, and return around 8 PM.

Food and drinks at the sandbank are included in the price.

Please note: all extra experiences have limited capacity, are sold separately, and are not included in the general Gathering ticket. They are exclusively available to Zanzibar Gathering attendees — you must have a regular Gathering ticket to join.

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The Secret Island party is like stepping into a movie scene. Set on the site of an abandoned restaurant on a small uninhabited island, it's the perfect place to dance and connect.

We start the trip from Paje, early in the morning (around 8 AM, exact time TBD). First, we take a bus, then board boats to the island. We depart before sunset and return to the main island, with buses taking us back to Paje around 8 PM.

Food and drinks at the secret island are included in the price.

Please note: all extra experiences have limited capacity, are sold separately, and are not included in the general Gathering ticket. They are exclusively available to Zanzibar Gathering attendees — you must have a regular Gathering ticket to join.

Click to read the Liability disclaimer.

Click to read the Responsibility & Safety Guidelines.

The Gathering spans 8-9 days with multiple events at various locations. While the focus is on musical events, the program is designed to balance main events with optional extra experiences, along with rest days to explore the island or simply relax and enjoy the sun. You'll experience both daytime and nighttime events and can shape the Gathering to match your own wishes and pace.

The events will take place in Bwejuu, Paje, and Jambiani, all situated on the southeastern coast of Zanzibar.

Click to see the exact locations on the map:

Masai Mara Villa

Tiki Beach Resort

More locations TBA.

Main events are those included in the Zanzibar Gathering ticket.

• Zero day warm up (location TBA)
• Opening night (location TBA)
• All day long party (location TBA)
• Closing Event at Masai Mara villa — Starting in the afternoon and running late into the night.

The Sandbank and Secret Island experiences are not part of the main events and are sold separately.

Apps offering eSIM options, like Airalo, don't work well in Zanzibar. However, mobile internet with a regular SIM card works fine, so we recommend getting a local SIM card, which is also the most affordable option.

Most accommodations offer free Wi-Fi, and many beachfront bars and restaurants provide reliable connections and welcome digital nomads.

If you're planning a workation, this is a great place to consider — the time zone is only 2 hours ahead of most of Europe.

We'll organize yoga sessions for participants — nothing feels better than a good stretch after a night out. More details will be announced closer to the event.

If you're up for something extra, Paje is a famous kiting spot, so you can take lessons. You can also join one of the island tours or simply relax on the beach.

If you have the time and want to make this trip truly exceptional, consider visiting the mainland.

Tanzania is home to some of the world's best safari experiences, where you can encounter the Big Five, and boasts Africa's highest peak — Mount Kilimanjaro, standing at 5,895 meters.

We'll also be organising a safari trip exclusively for our participants — more details coming soon.

There are plenty of car taxis, tuktuks and motorcycle taxis (called boda boda) available for travel between venues and accommodations. We'll share taxi driver contacts with ticket holders before the event.

Tickets are non-refundable, except in the event of cancellation.

As we get closer to the event, we will launch a resale platform where you can safely resell your ticket if you're unable to attend.

Please read the full Ticket Terms & Conditions here.

Visa requirements for Tanzania (including Zanzibar) depend on your nationality. If you require a visa, you can apply for an e-Visa in advance (recommended) or, for eligible nationalities, obtain a Visa on Arrival. A standard single-entry tourist visa costs USD 50, while US passport holders are required to obtain a USD 100 Multiple Entry Visa.

Your passport must be valid for at least six months and have at least one blank visa page. You may also be asked to present a return or onward ticket upon arrival.

Zanzibar requires all foreign visitors to purchase Mandatory Inbound Travel Insurance from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC). The insurance costs USD 44 per adult and provides coverage for stays of up to 92 days. It is mandatory regardless of any other travel insurance you may already have.

Yellow fever vaccination requirements depend on where you are travelling from or have recently travelled through. A vaccination certificate is required for travellers arriving from certain countries, so please check the requirements applicable to your itinerary before travelling.

Entry requirements can change, so we recommend checking the official requirements before travelling.

We will set up a WhatsApp group for event communication and for attendees to connect, share airport shuttles, taxis, accommodations, or simply chat. Ticket holders will be informed about the group info through email.