4 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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