Minor Hotel Group (MHG) has taken over the management contract for the property currently operating as Essque Zalu Zanzibar in Tanzania. The property will be transformed into a Per Aquum resort by the end of 2015.

Essque Zalu Zanzibar is owned by Musstir, one of Oman’s leading property development and investment firms and part of MB Group.

Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of MHG commented on the partnership with Musstir: “We are already working with Musstir on an upcoming property in Salalah, Oman, under our luxury brand Anantara, so our partnership continues to go from strength to strength across multiple brands.

"We have stated that our goal is to add at least five properties to Per Aquum’s portfolio within the next five years – mirroring MHG’s current footprint."

The resort, situated on the north east coast of Zanzibar in a natural cove, features 40 suites and nine large villas. It is already being operated by Per Aquum.

The resort has three restaurants, a cultural hub that is home to regular art exhibitions and a spa offering by Africology. The spa has two dual treatment rooms, four single rooms, a hydro shower room and two relaxation areas. There is also a sauna and a steamroom.

MHG already operates two spas in Tanzania, in addition to six properties that are part of the Elewana Collection.