The 7 Zanzibar Cave Tours That Earn the Descent

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

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

Travel with a local Zanzibar guide to Salam Cave in Kizimkazi, where sea turtles swim in clear water. Feed them seaweed, learn about turtle care, and enjoy private hotel transport. Early morning visits are quieter, while guides such as Fumu, Mohammed, and Abdul help with the journey and photos.

“Really insightful guide, explained all about the history of Zanzibar. Even though we did not have the best weather, they made sure we still had an enjoyable day.”

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

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

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 stop at The Rock. Guides such as Amina, Ibrahim, Hassan, and Ain have been praised for friendly service.

“I had an amazing unforgettable time. My guide Amina was amazing, helpful and knowledgeable that I had to recommend the tour operator for her again. She and the driver was always on time.”

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

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

Spend about 11 hours exploring Zanzibar by road and boat with a private guide and driver. Snorkel at Mnemba Atoll, look for dolphins, meet giant tortoises on Prison Island, swim near sea turtles at Salaam Cave, and stop at The Rock. Lunch is not included.

“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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4.SWIMMING WITH TURTLES AT SALAAM CAVE AT KIZIMKAZI ZANZIBAR

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

This three-hour private tour takes you from selected south Zanzibar hotels to Salaam Cave in Kizimkazi. You can swim with cared-for sea turtles in clear water, learn about conservation, feed them seaweed, and return by hotel transfer. Guides are available in ten listed languages.

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

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

Spend a full day with a private guide, boat, and hotel pickup exploring Mnemba Atoll, swimming with dolphins, visiting Baraka Natural Aquarium and Kuza Cave, then reaching The Rock Restaurant at 16:00. Guide languages include English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Lunch costs extra.

“Ultimo è un grande! Tutto perfetto nulla da dire. Siamo riusciti a vedere i delfini e abbiamo nuotato insieme a loro 😍 fatto il bagno con le tartarughe, mangiato divinamente al the rock (vi consiglio le parpardelle 🤪 ) e imparato tantissime cose insieme ad Ultimo, consiglio quest escursione a tutti.”

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

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

Spend nine hours with a private guide and driver visiting Prison Island’s giant tortoises, Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach, and The Rock Restaurant. Guides such as Abdalla, Abdul, Mbarouck, and Alen have led past departures. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and bottled water are included.

“Great day! Tour guide and driver were both very friendly and knowledgeable. Our tour guide was determined for us to see the monkeys despite the heavy rain, he took us right into the forest and never gave up until we saw the red ones. A real experience!”

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7.Salaam Cave Swimming & feeding Sea Turtles in Kizimkazi

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

At Salaam Cave in Kizimkazi, you wade into a clear limestone pool with sea turtles, feed them seaweed, and learn about local conservation from an English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup, entry, safety briefing, and return transport are included. The water is usually waist-high, not a deep swim.

“The Turtles and the nice Guides throughout the whole event. The Turtles were really Sweet and Friendly. For our Suprise there was a man allowing us to touch a Falcon. Wonderful experience. Ps: also good pine apple juice available at that place.”

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