Zanzibar: Old Bubu Railway Guided Tour

Travel through time on a guided tour of the Old Bubu Railway in Zanzibar. Explore the remains of the railway, hear stories from locals, and enjoy a scenic walk through the countryside.
Travel through time on the Zanzibar Old Bubu Railway Tour, an unforgettable historical journey that uncovers one of the island’s most fascinating but little-known heritage sites.

This guided tour takes you along the old railway route once known as the Bubu Railway, built in the early 1900s to transport goods and passengers across the island.

Your guide will share captivating stories about how the railway connected villages, supported the clove trade, and symbolized the modernization of Zanzibar during the British colonial era. Explore the remains of old tracks, bridges, and station sites — now overgrown by nature but still whispering tales of the past.

Along the way, meet local elders who recall memories of when the “Bubu train” brought excitement to rural life, and enjoy a scenic walk through the countryside where the railway once ran.

The tour blends history, storytelling, and local interaction, giving visitors a rare glimpse into Zanzibar’s transportation and cultural evolution.

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Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.