Bububu

Bububu is a coastal suburb of Zanzibar City, about 10 km north of Stone Town. It has a long stretch of beach with several mid-range and luxury hotels. The area is quieter than the city but offers easy access to Stone Town by dala-dala.

Regular dala-dalas from Stone Town (15 minutes).

Walkable along the beach road. Taxis to Stone Town are available; agree the fare before departing.

• Bububu Beach — a stretch of sand with coral rag outcrops, quieter than the resort beaches further north.

• Livingstone's House — a historic building on Bububu Road toward Stone Town, built around 1860 as a shelter for missionaries and settlers; explorer David Livingstone reportedly stayed here before his final expedition. Not immediately adjacent to Bububu village itself — it sits closer to the Stone Town side of the road.

• Swimming and sunbathing — the beach is calm.

• Dhow sunset cruise — organised by most hotels.

• Hotel restaurants along the beach road serve Swahili and international dishes.
• Local cafes — grilled fish, chipsi mayai, chai.

Fresh juices, beer at the resorts.

• Mid-range/upscale: Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge, Ngalawa Hotel & Resort.
• Budget: Bububu Beach Guest House and other small guesthouses.

Small shops sell basic supplies. For serious shopping, head to Stone Town.

Stone Town (10 km south). Nungwi (50 km north). Kendwa (45 km north). Prison Island (boat from Stone Town).