Highland Bungalows  

At the northern tip of Zanzibar in the fishing village of Nungwi, this budget guesthouse is a short walk from Nungwi Beach and close to Kendwa Beach. It sits about 1 km from the village center and roughly 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Mnemba Island—ideal for backpackers and beach seekers.

Low-budget, backpacker-friendly bungalows set around a tropical garden with 14 individually decorated rooms and private balconies. Rooms are simple and practical with hot water, fans, mosquito nets and en-suite showers—expect homey comfort and sea-breeze mornings.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool, relax on the terrace or grill at the BBQ area; there’s also a massage room, library and a tour/ticket desk for local excursions. The property features an open-air bar with a pool table and flat screens, a restaurant, 24-hour front desk, laundry/dry cleaning, luggage storage, airport transfers for a surcharge and free self-parking.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi keeps you connected for booking trips or quick work while you travel.

The on-site restaurant serves local and international dishes at low prices, and a complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00–11:00. The lively open-air bar pours drinks, shows international football on flat screens and is a great spot to meet locals.