VIGOR Group — Est. 1980 — Zanzibar, Tanzania

Trusted solutions for life & business

From a local tailoring mart in the early 1980s to one of East Africa's most trusted diversified groups — across healthcare, hospitality, real estate, manufacturing, logistics and energy.

Zanzibar · Dar es Salaam · Dodoma · Kisarawe · Comoros Scroll
Ampola Regency Hospital Golden Tulip Moroni Resort & Spa Turky's Real Estate Zainab Bottlers Zan Fast Ferries Vigor Cement Works Mangapwani Port VIGOR Financial Services Ampola Regency Hospital Golden Tulip Moroni Resort & Spa Turky's Real Estate Zainab Bottlers Zan Fast Ferries Vigor Cement Works Mangapwani Port VIGOR Financial Services
The Group (01)

Four decades building the industries that move East Africa forward.

A dynamic conglomerate spanning health care, hospitality, real estate, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, energy and community empowerment — and a pioneer of new services and infrastructure across Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania.

Our story since 1980
40+Years of growth
20+Group companies
1000sPeople employed
5Regions served
The late Hon. Salim Said Turky, founder of VIGOR Group
Hon. Salim Said TurkyFounder · “Mr. White” · Since 1980
Heritage (02)

Built on vision, resilience and excellence

Founded by the late Hon. Salim Said Turky — fondly remembered as “Mr. White” — VIGOR Group grew from a family-run enterprise into one of Tanzania's leading diversified groups, guided by a community-first philosophy.

  • Headquartered in Zanzibar, with operations in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Kisarawe and the Union of Comoros.
  • Employs thousands directly and indirectly, supporting communities through training, employment and enterprise.
  • Partners with international organizations, adapting global standards to local needs.
The portfolio (03)

One group, many trusted names

More than twenty companies operate under the VIGOR Group umbrella — organised across the sectors that shape daily life in Zanzibar, mainland Tanzania and the Comoros.

01

Healthcare & Insurance

  • Ampola Regency Hospital
  • Ampola Tasakhtaa Hospital
  • Ampola Insurance Agency
02

Hospitality

  • Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam
  • Golden Tulip Stonetown
  • Moroni Resort & Spa
03

Real Estate

  • Turky's Real Estate
  • The Waterfront Residence
04

Mobility & Automotive

  • KwaSilva Vehicle Inspection
  • V-Diesel Engine Services
  • V Clean
05

Manufacturing

  • Vigor Cement Works
  • Kisarawe Cement Company
  • Turky's Mifuko
  • Zainab Bottlers
06

Trading

  • Zenj General Merchandise
07

Logistics, Ports & Energy

  • Mangapwani Multipurpose Port
  • V-Gas & LPG Terminal
  • Renewable Energy (Comoros)
08

Transport & Financial

  • Zan Fast Ferries
  • VIGOR Financial Services

Our companies on the web

A VIGOR Group hospitality property
Our promise

Let’s Grow Together

Trusted solutions for life and business — created with, and for, every community we serve.

What we do (04)

Reliable solutions, every day

Golden Tulip hotels under VIGOR Group
Hotels

Hospitality

Reliable hotel solutions for every guest.

Ampola hospitals under VIGOR Group
Hospitals

Health Care

Reliable healthcare solutions for every patient.

Zan Aqua bottled water by Zainab Bottlers
Manufacturing

Beverages

Delivering quality beverages with care and consistency.

Turky's Real Estate developments
Real Estate

Real Estate

Creating quality homes and sustainable spaces for all.

In motion (05)

See VIGOR Group in action

VIGOR Group community engagement event under the Let's Grow Together banner
Social impact (06)

Building communities as we build businesses.

Through the Salim Turky Foundation and our group companies, we invest in education, healthcare, clean water access and the empowerment of youth and women — turning corporate success into meaningful social progress.

Let’s Grow Together

Partner with one of East Africa's most trusted business groups

Whether you are a guest, patient, investor or partner — VIGOR Group is ready to deliver trusted solutions for life and business.