9 Tanzania Cave Tours That Repay the Climb Down

1.Zanzibar: Sea Turtle Swim at Salam Cave in Kizimkazi Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 368 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $50Our pick

You’ll visit Salam Cave in Kizimkazi for up to two hours of swimming and feeding sea turtles with seaweed. Hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, private transport, and a guide are included. Early morning is best for quieter water and better photos. Drivers such as Fumu, Mohammed, Henry, and Abdulaziz are praised for friendly local insight.

““Unforgettable experience swimming with turtles!” From start to finish, everything was well organized. Our driver arrived on time and was warm, friendly, and full of interesting facts about Zanzibar along the way. The cave itself is absolutely beautiful — crystal-clear water and majestic turtles gliding all around you. Feeding them seaweed and swimming alongside them felt magical and so unique. The staff made sure everyone was comfortable and safe, and they were happy to help capture great photos. I recommend going in the morning when it’s quieter, so you can fully enjoy the moment. A must-do experience in Zanzibar!”

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

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

You’ll travel by private vehicle with a guide and driver to spot dolphins near Matemwe, walk through Jozani Forest, swim at Kuza Cave, pause at Paje Beach, and visit The Rock. Guides such as Amina, Ibrahim, Hassan, and Ain have earned praise for friendly service. Expect a long day, considerable driving, and lunch at your own cost.

“Our guide Hassan was great thanks big expierence. The people s sldo very friendly. Super day. Very şad because the country is poor”

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3.Zanzibar: Mnemba Island, Prison Island and Salaam Cave Tour

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

Spend a long, active day exploring Zanzibar by road and boat. Your private guide, such as Regalo, Abdallah, or Mohammed, takes you to Mnemba Atoll for dolphins and snorkeling, Prison Island for giant tortoises, Salaam Cave for sea turtles, and The Rock Restaurant. Hotel transfers, water, and snorkeling gear are included, but lunch is not.

“Both our guide and driver were very welcoming, polite, happy and knowledgeable about not only the excursions but also the area in general and they were very forthcoming in informing us.”

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4.SWIMMING WITH TURTLES AT SALAAM CAVE AT KIZIMKAZI ZANZIBAR

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

Travel from your Zanzibar hotel to Salaam Cave in Kizimkazi for a guided swim with sea turtles in clear water. Your private group has about two hours at the aquarium site, though time in the cave may be closer to 45 to 60 minutes. Pickup, entry, a guide, and seaweed for feeding are included.

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

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

Spend a full day exploring Zanzibar’s south coast with a private guide and driver. Swim with turtles at Salaam Cave, visit Kuza Cave, stroll Paje Beach, and see The Rock Restaurant. Some outings also include dolphins at Kizimkazi and Jozani Forest, so confirm the exact schedule when booking. Guides such as Abdul, Momo, and Aziz are available.

“The easiest and most accurate thing to say is that everything was brilliant. From the communication about the hotel pick-up, to the amount of activities in the experience. Our guide was second to none. Very friendly and funny, and made our trip accessible and engaging. The highlight was swimming with the sea turtles at Salem cave, but everything else was a very close second. This is a experience that is a must whilst in Zanzibar”

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

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

Spend nine hours exploring Zanzibar’s south with private pickup, a guide, boat, and snorkeling gear included. Swim with sea turtles at Salaam Cave, visit Kuza Cave, see Jozani Mangrove Forest, relax at Paje Beach, and stop at The Rock Restaurant. Guides such as Alen, Daniel, Hijja, and Saleh have earned praise for friendly service. Lunch costs extra.

“Dommage les dauphins et pas au rendez vous Mais nous tenons à remercier chaleureusement notre guide Alep et notre chauffeur Ali pour cette journée exceptionnelle ! Ils ont été tout simplement au top du début à la fin. Toujours à l’écoute, souriants, disponibles et d’une grande gentillesse. La conduite était fluide et agréable, ce qui a rendu le trajet très confortable. Un vrai plaisir de passer la journée en leur compagnie – merci pour leur professionnalisme et leur bonne humeur !”

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7.Mnemba Island, Turtle Tour, Kuza Cave, The Rock

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · 10 hours · from $160

This private Zanzibar day trip combines Mnemba Atoll snorkeling, dolphin swimming, a visit to Baraka Natural Aquarium, Kuza Cave, and The Rock Restaurant at 16:00. Your private guide and driver handle the day, with multilingual guiding available. Guides such as Sadik, Khaled, Abdula, and Ultimo have earned praise for clear explanations, good humor, and helpful photography.

“Wir hatten einen eigenen Guide und einen Fahrer der alles möglich gemacht hat. Top! Kann ich nur empfehlen.”

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8.Zanzibar: Prison Island, Monkeys, and Kuza Cave Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 9 hours · from $170

Spend nine private hours exploring Zanzibar with hotel pickup, a guide, driver, and bottled water included. Visit Prison Island’s giant tortoises, Jozani Forest’s Red Colobus Monkeys, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach, and The Rock Restaurant. Guides such as Amar, Abdalla, Abdul, and Mbarouck are praised for flexible stops and helpful local insight.

“Can’t recommend this activity enough. Shazal (driver) & Abdalla (guide) were extremely accommodating. The trip is great, you see a lot within the time frame and if you want to stop to take pictures, buy something from a stall etc, they’re more than happy to let you. We went for lunch at The Rock, the views are fantastic and it was a nice experience. It was one of the best days we’ve had in Zanzibar.”

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9.Salaam Cave Swimming & feeding Sea Turtles in Kizimkazi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1 hour · from $81Top rated

At Salaam Cave in Kizimkazi, you wade through clear, waist-deep water with sea turtles in a natural limestone pool. Your English-speaking guide explains local conservation, provides seaweed for feeding, and helps you move safely around the cave. Hotel pickup, drop-off, entrance, and the guided visit are included. The cave is small, so go early for a quieter visit.

“Here is a concise English review based on your description: ⸻ Review: I visited the turtle sanctuary in Zanzibar to swim with and feed the turtles. The drive from my hotel took about one and a half to almost two hours, which I hadn’t realized beforehand, but it was actually quite interesting — you get to see a lot of the island and local life along the way. At the sanctuary, there were many turtles you could feed with what seemed like seaweed or algae. The turtles are very friendly and come to you on their own. I would recommend not wearing anything green, as they might mistake it for…”

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