Dunga Ruins: This is a palace that was built for Mwinyi Mkuu  (the Great Chief) Ahmed Bin Mohammed Hassan. He was the Swahili Ruler of Zanzibar in the 18th Century, before the Oman occupation. The main walls of the palace are still standing. The original royal splendor,  pillars, stair cases, old passages and archways are all visible today.

During excavation  done to this place Swahili drums, horns, and a few skeletons were found. [

Fukuchani Ruins: This place has the remains of large house, which is thought to be built in 16th Century by Swahili people. The house was built of coral bricks. The ruins here are much more impressive and in good condition. It is also possible  from here to get clear view of Tumbatu island (among the oldest Swahili Towns in East Africa). The place is between Nungwi and Mkwajuni. 

Mvuleni Ruins: The ruins were named Mvuleni because of the  Mvule trees,  which are  found in the area.  They are located near Fukuchani. The ruins resemble each other,  and it is believed they  were built by Swahili people.

Mkokotoni: Mkokotoni is the of place that proves that early trade between Swahili and Chinese people took place.   Chinese coins discovered in 1984  indicates that trade with China was conducted earlier than trade with Europeans.  

The Lady Khole Ruins: In Swahili is pronounced as "Magofu ya Bibie Khole". Magofu means Ruins, ya means of, and Bibie is a lady. The ruins are a remnant of  a 19th century house of a daughter of Sultan Seyyid Said. 

Mbweni Ruins: This is the remnant of St Mary's Girls School. The School was used to educate orphans whose parents died in slave trade or  girls  whose parents were freed from slave trade. Within the compound there is  a hotel (Mbweni Ruins Hotel), a beach, and  botanic gardens.   The place is also suitable for bird watching, diving and snorkeling.