West Coast Zanzibar

Fuji Beach

Stone Town's sunset beach

Best sunset near Stone TownGrilled seafood on the sandEasy to reachLocal crowd

About Fuji Beach

Fuji Beach sits just beside Bububu and is the go-to sunset spot for Stone Town residents and visitors who want the sea without the drive north. A simple beach restaurant serves grilled fish and cold drinks while the sun drops behind the dhows.

Best time to visit

Year-round, late afternoon.

Tide information

Gentle; swimmable through most of the tidal cycle.

Things to do

  • Sunset drinks and grilled fish
  • Swimming
  • Stone Town heritage tour
  • Prison Island day trip
  • Spice farm visit

Nearby hotels

  • · Stone Town hotels
  • · Bububu guesthouses

Nearby restaurants

  • · Fuji Beach Restaurant
  • · Forodhani Gardens night market

Where it is

Getting around from Fuji Beach

16 km · 25mZanzibar Airport (ZNZ)46 km · 73mNungwi (North)33 km · 52mKiwengwa (Northeast)40 km · 63mPaje (East Coast)46 km · 73mKizimkazi (South)YOU AREHERE

Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

16 km ~25 min

Excursion stops on the way: Stone Town old quarter · Mangapwani Slave Caves

Nungwi (North)

46 km ~73 min

Excursion stops on the way: Mkokotoni fish market · Kidichi Persian Baths

Kiwengwa (Northeast)

33 km ~52 min

Excursion stops on the way: Spice farms (Kizimbani) · Kiwengwa Caves

Paje (East Coast)

40 km ~63 min

Excursion stops on the way: Jozani Forest (red colobus) · Zanzibar Butterfly Centre

Kizimkazi (South)

46 km ~73 min

Excursion stops on the way: Jozani Forest · Kizimkazi Dolphin Point

Distances and drive times are planning estimates for a private transfer; traffic in Stone Town can add 15–20 minutes.

Travel tips

  • Arrive by 17:30 for a table at sunset.
  • Taxis from Stone Town take about 15 minutes.

Tours & excursions from Fuji Beach

Every tour includes hotel pickup from this beach. Tell us where you are staying and we handle the rest.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Fuji Beach from Stone Town?

About 10 km — a 15-minute taxi ride. We can arrange a fixed-price round trip with waiting time.

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