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Cave Swims in Zanzibar: 15 Priced, Timed and Ranked

51 tours  ·  from $13

The 15 cave swims we would actually book, with the price per head, how long each runs and who it suits. The first one is first for a reason.

Dolphin tour, Jozani Forest, Jambiani Kuza Cave, Paje Beach &The Rock restaurent - Starting on the water near Matemwe and Mnemba
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Dolphin tour, Jozani Forest, Jambiani Kuza Cave, Paje Beach &The Rock restaurent

1.Dolphin tour, Jozani Forest, Jambiani Kuza Cave, Paje Beach &The Rock restaurent

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · from $130Our pick

Spend about nine hours exploring Zanzibar by private vehicle and boat. Look for dolphins near Matemwe, meet red colobus monkeys at Jozani, swim at Kuza Cave, relax at Paje Beach, and visit The Rock restaurant. Guides such as Amina, Ibrahim, Hassan, and Ain have earned praise for friendly service, though dolphin-watching and long drives require realistic expectations.

“Jiga boy & Salomon made my trip perfect. On the dark side, I tryed to contact the office several times and did not get respose from them. I was ready at 7:00am with a big uncertainty about the activity to really happen.”

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Zanzibar: Mnemba Island, Prison Island and Salaam Cave Tour - Mnemba Atoll: dolphins, coral color, and shallow water
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Zanzibar: Mnemba Island, Prison Island and Salaam Cave Tour

2.Mnemba Island, Prison Island and Salaam Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 150 reviews · from $150

This private, full-day Zanzibar tour combines Mnemba Atoll snorkeling, dolphin watching, Prison Island’s giant tortoises, and a swim with sea turtles at Salaam Cave. Guides such as Regalo, Abdallah, and Mohammed add local insight, while private pickup, a driver, water, and gear keep the day simple. Lunch at The Rock Restaurant costs extra.

“It was a lovely day! Regalo, the guide, and Khalid, the driver have been fantastic the whole time and very professional. We had an intense and beautiful day in some of the most wonderful corners of Zanzibar. We first chased the dolphins, Regalo and the captain were so nice to spend as much as needed to ensure a wonderful view and swimming experience. Then we snorkled in Mnemba. Beautiful spot, wondrous colours. Then we moved to Salaam Cave to have a unique experience with sea turtles. God I'll never forget being surrounded by so many of them, what a blast! Then we visited Paje beach and The Rock and Regalo…”

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SWIMMING WITH TURTLES AT SALAAM CAVE AT KIZIMKAZI ZANZIBAR - The three-hour plan, step by step
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SWIMMING WITH TURTLES AT SALAAM CAVE AT KIZIMKAZI ZANZIBAR

3.Swimming With Turtles AT Salaam Cave AT Kizimkazi Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 112 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Meet your guide at your hotel, then head to Salaam Cave in Kizimkazi for a close look at rescued sea turtles. You can swim in the clear pool, feed the turtles seaweed, take photos, and hear about their care. The advertised visit lasts two hours, though some guests spend closer to 45 to 60 minutes inside.

“Loved seeing and swimming with the turtles in the cave. Wasn’t overcrowded at all, only four other people there at the same time. The only thing I’d say is it was not three hours; we had maybe 45 minutes in the cave and did feel as though we were being waited on to get out; however, that was plenty of time as it is a small area.”

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Zanzibar: Sea Turtle Swim at Kizimkazi Salaam Cave Tour - Reaching Kizimkazi from your hotel
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Zanzibar: Sea Turtle Swim at Kizimkazi Salaam Cave Tour

4.Sea Turtle Swim at Kizimkazi Salaam Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 78 reviews · 1.5 - 4 hours · from $48

Travel from your hotel to Kizimkazi’s Salaam Cave for a guided 30-minute visit with sea turtles. Local guide Luqman explains their care, feeding habits, and life cycle before you enter the clear salt water and offer seaweed. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“So good. Fed and paddled with so many turtles. Incredible time”

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Swim with Sea Turtles, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach, The Rock Lunch - Swimming with sea turtles at Salaam Cave
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Swim with Sea Turtles, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach, The Rock Lunch

5.Swim with Sea Turtles, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach, The Rock Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 77 reviews · 9 hours · from $150

Spend nine hours exploring southern Zanzibar with a private guide and driver. Swim with turtles at Salaam Cave, visit Kuza Cave, stroll Paje Beach, and stop at The Rock Restaurant. The schedule may also include Jozani Forest and dolphin watching, so confirm the exact plan before booking. Guides such as Abdul, Momo, and Mohammed are praised for friendly, personal service.

“Great day out! well organised and did all the things we wanted to do on that side of the island and no stress of having to organise it all separately! sea was quite rough which made for a slightly uncomfortable, but very safe, boat ride and sadly no dolphins to be seen. The guide and driver were lovely. turtle cave was very fun, Kuza cave beautiful for a quick swim and then finished off by a delicious meal at the rock restaurant (make sure you book this separately). Overall, a very enjoyable day out!”

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Zanzibar: Jozani Forest, Salaam Cave & The Rock Restaurant - Jozani Forest and the red colobus monkeys
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Zanzibar: Jozani Forest, Salaam Cave & The Rock Restaurant

6.Jozani Forest, Salaam Cave & The Rock Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 77 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $105

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring southern Zanzibar with a private guide and hotel pickup. Walk Jozani Forest trails, see rare red colobus monkeys, swim with turtles in Salaam Cave Aquarium, then stop at The Rock Restaurant in Michamvi. Entrance fees and bottled water are included, but lunch and drinks are extra.

“Rehberimiz tam zamanında bizi otelimizden aldı, konforlu bir yolculuktan sonra maymunlarla tanıştığımız Jozani Forest ardından mağaranın berrak sularında yüzen kaplumbağaları beslediğimiz Salaam Cave ve Zanzibar'ın simgesi haline gelen The Rock Restaurant. heebirine giderken yol üstündeki köy manzaraları , yerel halkın gündelik yaşamını görme imkanı... Tavsiye edeceğim keyifli bir tur oldu , teşekkür ediyorum...”

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Zanzibar: The Rock, Paje Beach, Jozani Forest, Salaam Cave - Kuza Cave, a cool start in the jungle
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Zanzibar: The Rock, Paje Beach, Jozani Forest, Salaam Cave

7.The Rock, Paje Beach, Jozani Forest, Salaam Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 57 reviews · 8 hours · from $140

Spend eight private hours with a guide such as Abdul, Rashid, or Alen exploring Kuza Cave, swimming with turtles at Salaam Cave, meeting red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest, strolling Paje Beach, and visiting The Rock Restaurant. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and a multilingual guide are included. Food, drinks, and any restaurant meal cost extra.

“We had an incredible time in Zanzibar exploring the Blue Lagoon, The Rock, Paje Beach, and the Jozani Forest. The Blue Lagoon's crystal-clear waters were perfect for snorkeling. The Rock offered stunning views and unique charm. Paje Beach, with its white sand and kite-surfing scene, was ideal for lunch and walking around. The Jozani Forest, home to red colobus monkeys, provided a delightful nature walk through mangroves. Our guide, Ahmed, was fantastic. His knowledge, friendliness, and enthusiasm made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!”

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Zanzibar: Jozani Forest, Salaam & Maalum Caves and Sunset - Jozani Forest and the red colobus monkey
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Zanzibar: Jozani Forest, Salaam & Maalum Caves and Sunset

8.Jozani Forest, Salaam & Maalum Caves and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 53 reviews · 8 hours · from $150

Spend eight hours exploring Zanzibar’s south, from red colobus monkeys at Jozani Forest to sea turtles at Salaam Cave and freshwater swimming at Maalum Cave. You’ll stop for African food in Paje and finish at Kae Mangroves Beach Bar. Guides may include Omar, Mahir, or Kasim, with pickup and drop-off from your hotel.

“We slept in and the guys waited for us, very nice of them. The trip was fantastic, our guide Omar was very nice and welcoming he had great knowledge! The drive Harris was also very friendly and I couldn’t reccomend the trip any more!”

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Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach and The Rock Restaurant - Jozani Forest and the red colobus monkeys
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Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach and The Rock Restaurant

9.Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach and The Rock Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $100

This private Zanzibar day trip combines Jozani’s red colobus monkeys, a swim at Kuza Cave, time on Paje Beach and a stop at The Rock Restaurant. Guides such as James, Yahya, Jumon and Said have led this route. Pickup starts around 8:30 am, and you can adjust the time spent at each stop.

“This was a really nice experience. My husband and I enjoyed the views. We ate at the Rock restaurant which was good.”

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Half-Day Kuza Cave Swimming Adventure and Cooking Class - Swimming in Kuza Cave at 10:00 am
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Half-Day Kuza Cave Swimming Adventure and Cooking Class

10.Half-Day Kuza Cave Swimming Adventure and Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · from $13Best value

Spend four hours at Kuza Cave near Jambiani swimming in clear water, learning Swahili cooking, and seeing cave artefacts and a human-history timeline. Guides such as Jeff may lead the cave visit, while local musicians sometimes add drumming and dancing. Lunch, fees, and taxes are included, but transport is not.

“Swimming in the Cave was amazing. The cooking lesson was very inspiring & drum bear lessons were also quite cool”

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Dolphin Tour, Jozani Forest Tour, Kuza Cave Tour, Paje Beach,The Rock Restaurant - Kuza Cave adds a swim and a slice of Swahili culture
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Dolphin Tour, Jozani Forest Tour, Kuza Cave Tour, Paje Beach,The Rock Restaurant

11.Dolphin Tour, Jozani Forest Tour, Kuza Cave Tour, Paje Beach,The Rock Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $128

Spend about 10 hours exploring Zanzibar by private vehicle and boat. Snorkel near Mnemba Island, look for red colobus monkeys at Jozani, swim in Kuza Cave, relax at Paje Beach, and finish with a seafood meal at The Rock Restaurant. Guides such as Abdul, Abdullah, Rashid, and Taimur are praised for friendly service and flexible timing.

“We were picked up on time by our driver Ali and guide Rashid. Rashid was absolutely tremendous. He was friendly, knowledgeable and provided a great experience. We were never rushed and got to see and do everything this tour promiRead more”

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Zanzibar: Blue lagoon, Starfish, Paje Beach and Maalum Cave - The one-hour ride to Zanzibar’s south
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Zanzibar: Blue lagoon, Starfish, Paje Beach and Maalum Cave

12.Blue lagoon, Starfish, Paje Beach and Maalum Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 8 hours · from $145

Spend a full day exploring southern Zanzibar with a local guide such as Hussein. Snorkel at the Blue Lagoon and Starfish Garden, stop for photos at The Rock Restaurant, eat lunch in Paje, then swim in Maalum Cave. Transport, boat hire, equipment, lunch, and hotel pickup are included.

“We had the most fantastic day out with our lovely guides today. They were so sweet and did everything possible to make our day epic. we can't recommend them enough and we give them 100% as awesome guides.”

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Mnemba Snorkeling, Kuza Cave, Blue Lagoon, Starfish Tour, The Rock Restaurant - Mnemba Atoll: fish, dolphins, and a sandbank
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Mnemba Snorkeling, Kuza Cave, Blue Lagoon, Starfish Tour, The Rock Restaurant

13.Mnemba Snorkeling, Kuza Cave, Blue Lagoon, Starfish Tour, The Rock Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · from $140

Spend about 10 hours exploring Zanzibar by private air-conditioned vehicle, boat, and guide. Snorkel near Mnemba, look for dolphins, swim in Kuza Cave, visit Blue Lagoon and Starfish Beach, then stop at The Rock Restaurant. Guides including Mohammed, Juma, Abdullah, and Saleh have been praised for flexibility and care, but lunch and some snorkeling equipment may cost extra.

“Ausgezeichnete Tour. Unsere Guides Abdullah & Said sowie unsere Fahrer Sadik & Shazil sind auf all unsere Wünsche eingegangen und zeigten eine großartige Flexibilität (insbesondere als uns der Regen überraschte und wir vor der Weiterfahrt einen Stopp im Hotel einlegten). Ohne Einschränkung zu empfehlen! Danke!”

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Zanzibar: Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave and Stand Up Paddle Tour - Swimming with sea turtles at Salaam Cave
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Zanzibar: Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave and Stand Up Paddle Tour

14.Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave and Stand Up Paddle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · 10 hours · from $150

Spend 10 hours exploring southern Zanzibar with a private guide, hotel pickup, and private boat. See Red Colobus Monkeys at Jozani Forest, swim with sea turtles at Salaam Cave, visit Kuza Cave, paddle clear waters, and stop near The Rock Restaurant. Guides speak English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

“La forêt de Jozani vaut le coup. Mais on avait déjà fait du snorkeling, alors pour nous c’était pas passionnant. Un guide au TOP malgres que la journée a étais longue.”

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Salaam Cave Tour, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach, Lunch at The Rock - Dolphin watching depends on luck and sea conditions
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Salaam Cave Tour, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach, Lunch at The Rock

15.Salaam Cave Tour, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach, Lunch at The Rock

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 9 hours · from $150

Spend nine hours with a private guide and driver visiting Jozani Mangrove Forest, searching for dolphins, snorkeling with sea turtles in Salaam Cave, exploring Kuza Cave, and relaxing on Paje Beach. The Rock Restaurant lunch costs extra. Guides such as Alen, Daniel, and Hijja have earned warm praise for friendly service and language skills.

“El guía Saleh y el conductor Amar muy cordiales y muy atentos.”

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