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Site Clearance
Vegetation, stumps and debris cleared, loaded and removed from your development site.
Discuss this service ↗HEAVY EQUIPMENT & EARLY WORKS · ZANZIBAR
We prepare sites
to build.
Heavy equipment hire, site clearance, earthworks, crane lifting and managed early construction works—delivered across Zanzibar.
Island-wideCoverage
One teamMachines + works
FastSite assessment
WHAT WE DO
From untouched land to a construction-ready site.
We combine heavy equipment, skilled operators and experienced site coordination to give developers one accountable partner for the critical work that comes before the main build.
CORE SERVICES
Everything your site
needs to move.
Practical, managed site services for villas, hotels, commercial developments and infrastructure projects.
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Earthworks
Excavation, cut & fill, grading, backfilling and professional compaction.
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Crane & Cargo
Container offloading, heavy cargo positioning, rigging and managed lifting operations.
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04
Boundary Walls & Fencing
Coral-block and concrete boundary walls, temporary fencing, gates and complete plot enclosure works.
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Rock & Coastal Breaking
Coral rock and beach-cliff breaking, cutting, slope preparation, gabions and retaining works.
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Structural Works
Foundations, retaining walls, slabs, drainage structures and concrete works.
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Site Management
Equipment, operators, subcontractors, logistics, reporting and site supervision.
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Drainage & Water Trenches
On-site water-line trenches, stormwater channels, culverts, utility routes and backfilling.
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Vehicle Access Roads
Internal site roads, driveways, grading, coral sub-base preparation and compaction.
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Paths & Walkways
Pedestrian paths, paved walkways, kerbs, drainage edges and safe circulation around developments.
Discuss this service ↗HEAVY EQUIPMENT HIRE IN ZANZIBAR
Equipment hire.
Ready for your site.
Hire excavators, bulldozers, loaders, cranes, graders, compactors, forklifts and dump trucks—with operators, transport and site support available.
Excavator
↗Foundation digging, utility trenching, bulk excavation, material loading and demolition with hydraulic breaker options.
1.5–50 tonnes · Dig depth 2.5–7mFrom TZS 1,100,000/dayCheck availability
Bulldozer
↗Heavy site clearing, land levelling, road formation, bulk earthmoving and ripping compacted coral-rag ground.
180–350 HP · Blade 3.5–4.5mFrom TZS 1,300,000/dayCheck availability
Wheel Loader
↗Fast loading of aggregates and sand, stockpile management, truck loading and high-volume site logistics.
Bucket 1.5–6m³ · 70–300 HPFrom TZS 900,000/dayCheck availability
Backhoe Loader
↗Versatile digging and loading for compact plots, drainage trenches, foundations, backfilling and site works.
Dig depth 4–6m · Bucket 0.8–1.3m³From TZS 800,000/dayCheck availability
Mobile Crane
↗Container and cargo offloading, structural steel, precast elements, generators, chillers and heavy equipment positioning.
3–50 tonnes · Boom 20–60mPrice on requestCheck availability
Motor Grader
↗Building platforms, road formation, final surface levelling and accurate drainage falls on wide or sloping sites.
Precision grading · Road cross-fallsPrice on requestCheck availability
Roller & Compactor
↗Soil, backfill and sub-base compaction for building platforms, internal access routes and parking areas.
3–20 tonnes · Drum 1.2–2.1mPrice on requestCheck availability
Forklift
↗Large cargo and crate unloading from containers, material handling and precise positioning inside active sites.
2.5–10 tonnes · Lift 3–7mPrice on requestCheck availability
Dump Truck
↗Transport and controlled tipping of coral aggregate, soil, fill material and cleared debris within project sites.
10–30 tonnes · Tipping bodyPrice on requestCheck availability
SURVEY & GEOSPATIAL
Measure first.
Build with confidence.
Precision land, engineering and geospatial surveys integrated into your site preparation programme—from the first site model to construction setting-out and as-built checks.
Request a survey ↗Precision datafor better site decisions
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Topographical Surveys
Accurate site levels, contours, features and terrain data for architectural and engineering design.
GNSS RTK · Total station
02
Boundary & Cadastral
Plot boundary identification, beacon location, cadastral measurements and property survey documentation.
Centimetre-level accuracy
03
Engineering Surveys
Construction setting-out, levels, grid lines, infrastructure alignment and as-built verification.
Setting-out · As-built
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Drone Mapping
High-resolution aerial surveys, orthomosaics, photogrammetry, volume calculations and 3D terrain models.
Aerial · LiDAR · 3D
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GIS & Geospatial
Site analysis, asset mapping, spatial databases and clear project maps for planning and operations.
Mapping · Spatial analysis
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Hydrographic Surveys
Bathymetric mapping, coastal profiles, seabed levels and near-shore survey data for marine projects.
Coastal · BathymetryPROJECT SOLUTIONS
More than hire.
Complete outcomes.
Tell us what the finished site needs to achieve. We organise the machines, people and sequence of work.
Plot to Build-Ready
One managed package from untouched land to a clean, level and accessible construction site.
Start a conversation ↗Hotel & Resort Early Works
Coastal groundworks, access, rock works, logistics and site establishment for hospitality projects.
Start a conversation ↗Container & Heavy Cargo
Crane, rigging crew, offloading and precise placement of containers, plant and heavy equipment.
Start a conversation ↗ZANZIBAR SITEWORKS
Real ground.
Practical results.
Local project imagery showing the type of early works we coordinate across coastal and development sites.
COASTAL SITES
Coral rock & cliff preparation
PLOT ENCLOSURE
Boundary walls & fencing
BUILD-READY GROUND
Clearance, levels & access
One accountable teamMachines, operators and coordinationIsland-wide supportUnguja and Pemba projectsScope before mobilisationAccess, ground and task reviewed
HOW IT WORKS
One call.
A clear way
forward.
01Share your siteSend the location, photos, drawings or a simple description.
02Site visit & scopeWe assess access, conditions, equipment and the work required.
03Quote & scheduleReceive a clear scope, price and mobilisation plan.
04We get to workEquipment, operators and supervision arrive as one coordinated team.
ISLAND-WIDE COVERAGE
Built for the realities
of working in Zanzibar.
From tight urban plots to beachfront developments and large rural sites, we coordinate access, transport and equipment across the islands.
Stone TownFumbaPajeJambianiKiwengwaMatemweNungwiKendwaPemba
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Planning site works
in Zanzibar?
Quick answers about equipment hire, early site preparation and island-wide project support.
Where can I hire heavy equipment in Zanzibar?
Zanzibaba Siteworks coordinates excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders, backhoes, mobile cranes, graders, rollers, forklifts and dump trucks for projects across Zanzibar.
Do you provide operators and machine transport?
Yes. Equipment hire can be coordinated with experienced operators, mobilisation, transport and on-site support according to the project scope.
Can you prepare a plot before construction starts?
Yes. Our early works include site clearance, earthworks, grading, compaction, internal access roads, drainage trenches, boundary walls and construction setting-out.
Do you work on beachfront and coral-rock sites?
Yes. We undertake coral rock and coastal cliff breaking, cutting, slope preparation, retaining works and related site preparation for Zanzibar conditions.
Which areas of Zanzibar do you cover?
We serve projects across Zanzibar, including Stone Town, Fumba, Paje, Jambiani, Kiwengwa, Matemwe, Nungwi, Kendwa and Pemba.
REQUEST A QUOTE
Tell us what
your site needs.
Share the service, location and expected start. Your complete request will open in WhatsApp ready to send.
Call +255 716 002 790Equipment hire · Siteworks · Survey