15 Kuza Cave Tours in Zanzibar to Build a Day Around

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 Forest, swim at Kuza Cave, relax at Paje Beach, and visit The Rock Restaurant. Guides such as Amina, Hassan, Ibrahim, and Ain are praised for friendly service.

“Of all the tours we took in Tanzania, this was our least favorite. Pros: - Pick up and drop off from our hotel in Nungwi Beach in a roomy vehicle with water provided. The guide and driver were fine. Nothing extraordinary. - The dolphin tour inRead more”

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

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

Spend nine hours with a private guide and driver exploring Zanzibar’s south coast. Swim with turtles at Salaam Cave, visit Kuza Cave, stroll Paje Beach, and see The Rock Restaurant. The schedule may also include dolphins or Jozani Forest, so confirm the exact plan before booking.

“What a day!!! This trip was excellent value for money, it was one of the best days of my life. Saw & did so much. My guide ABDUL was FANTASTIC! He was so friendly & knowledgeable, nothing was too much trouble, my driver AZIZI was BRILLIANT too, they were the absolute best. I can highly recommend this tour, I swam with dolphins in the ocean & sea turtles at the sanctuary, had a drink in the beautiful Rock restaurant. Totally amazing! The BEST DAY EVER!!!!! Thank you 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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

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

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private guide visiting Jozani Forest’s red colobus monkeys, swimming in Kuza Cave, relaxing at Paje Beach and photographing The Rock Restaurant. Guides such as James, Yahya, Jumon and Said are noted for friendly service and flexible pacing. Lunch and The Rock reservation are separate.

“First : about this tour. The driving 🚦 The driving was really bad Although this is not my first long ride in Zanzibar so I know some roads aren't that good But the driver was really bad that we suffered all the time that we were in the road, which caRead more”

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4.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 cave water, exploring Swahili history, cooking with coconut and spices, and enjoying music. The Kuza Cave Culture Centre supports local education projects. Lunch, fees, and taxes are included, but transport is not.

“Most beautiful caves we have seen. We however had to ask to be shoen the other attractions as the guide was attending to four groups. The tea garden was disappointing. But once again - the caves were stunning and swimming there was some experience. We did not partake in the vooking as my wife was not well”

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

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

This private Zanzibar day tour combines a Mnemba snorkeling and dolphin boat trip, Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach, and The Rock Restaurant. Guides such as Abdul, Abdullah, Rashid, and Taimur lead the day, with private transport, admission fees, water, and WiFi included. The pace is full but flexible.

“Our tour guide Abdul made the experience amazing. He went above and beyond the whole day. He was able to take photographs at every stop and even gave photo op suggestions. He was also very knowledgeable about everything Zanzibar related!”

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6.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 and boat. Snorkel near Mnemba Atoll, seek dolphins, swim in Kuza Cave, visit Blue Lagoon and Starfish Beach, then stop at The Rock Restaurant. Guides such as Mohammed, Juma, Abdullah, and Saleh have been praised for flexibility.

“Super organisiert, super Fahrer, top Guide „Matthias „ Pünktlich!!! Und wurde alles ausführlich über Land, Leute und Geschichte beschrieben.”

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

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

Spend 10 hours with a private guide exploring Jozani Forest, swimming with sea turtles at Salaam Cave, visiting Kuza Cave, paddling clear waters, and stopping at The Rock. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and a private boat are included, while meals cost extra.

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

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

Spend nine private hours exploring Zanzibar’s south with hotel pickup, a guide, boat, snorkeling gear, and bottled water. Swim with sea turtles at Salaam Cave, visit Kuza Cave, relax at Paje Beach, and stop at The Rock Restaurant. Guides such as Alen, Daniel, and Hijja have earned praise for friendly service.

“Had a great tour - first went dolphin watching and saw a couple of dolphins swimming in the water. After this we went to Salaam Cove which was a truly once in a lifetime experience- swam with the sea turtles- this was followed by the lovely Paje Beach and a delicious lunch at rock. Daniel my guide was really great friendly and knowledgeable- driver was really good as well - would recommend this tour to everyone visiting Zanzibar !”

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9.Secret Beach, Kuza Cave and Jozani with transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 27 reviews · 6 hours · from $110

Spend six hours visiting Zanzibar’s Secret Beach, Kuza Cave, and Jozani Forest with hotel transfers. You can swim and snorkel at the cave, walk among mangroves, and look for Zanzibar’s red colobus monkeys. Driver Abdul has received praise for friendly service, though some pickups and directions have been poorly handled.

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

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

Spend 10 hours with a private guide and boat exploring Mnemba Atoll, swimming with dolphins and turtles, visiting Kuza Cave, and stopping at The Rock at 16:00. Guides such as Sadik, Abdula, Ultimo, and Khaled may lead your day. Lunch at The Rock costs extra.

“Super excursion avec Khaled et Alen ! Un grand merci 😃. Leur bonne humeur nous a permis de passer un moment agréable en musique avec le sourire. Merci à eux pour leur bienveillance et leur accueil sur Zanzibar !”

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11.Prison Island, Monkeys, and Kuza Cave Private Tour

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

Spend nine flexible hours with a private guide and driver visiting Prison Island’s giant tortoises, Jozani Forest’s Red Colobus Monkeys, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach, and The Rock Restaurant. Guides speak several European languages, with pickup from Zanzibar hotels, villas, the airport, or seaport.

“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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12.Jozani Forest Kuza Cave The Rock Restaurant and Paje Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $135Top rated

Spend about nine hours exploring Zanzibar’s red colobus monkeys, mangroves, Kuza Cave, The Rock Restaurant, and Paje Beach. Private transport, bottled water, and entrance fees are included. Guides may include Hassan, Naser, or French-speaking Abracadabra, with driver Khamis.

“Excellente journée passé avec notre guide Abracadabra qui parlait français à la perfection et son chauffeur attitré khamis. Nous avons fait du coup d'autres excursions encadré par eux deux.Nous avons eu plein d'explication sur zanzibar et de très beaux souvenirs, Nous vous les recommandons vraiment pour passer de bons moments.....merci Abracadabra 😉”

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13.Luxury Tour to DOLPHINS, KUZA CAVE and THE ROCK RESTAURANT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $165

You’ll leave your Zanzibar hotel with a guide, follow the dolphins’ seasonal location by motorized boat, and snorkel with fruit, soda, and water provided. Then swim in Kuza Cave’s natural pool before stopping at The Rock Restaurant for photos and a possible meal at your own cost.

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14.Zanzibar, Salaam Cave Tour, The Rock, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 10 hours · from $150

Spend 10 hours with a private guide visiting Jozani Forest, Salaam Cave, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach, and The Rock area. You can snorkel from a private boat, swim near green turtles, and tailor the pace. Guide Alen has been praised for excellent French and a friendly, flexible manner.

“we did all the activities, saw lots of monkeys and the mangroves ,fed the turtles for a lot of time, brought up a lot of starfish, nice snorkelling area. we skipped the Rock but had photos taken. the driver and the guide were both efficient.”

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15.Dolphin Tour; Kuza Cave Tour; Paje Beach; The Rock Restaurant; Jozani Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $128

This private 9-hour Zanzibar tour combines Mnemba snorkeling, dolphin watching, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach, The Rock Restaurant, and Jozani Forest. Guides such as Abdalla, Abdul, Rashid, and Mbarouk are known for friendly service, though dolphin sightings and timing can vary.

“Our Guides Abdul and Rashid were very friendly, professional, and fun. We received history lessons with each adventure and it really was worth the money. We thought we were done, but Abdul would remind us, we have this, and this, and this left. We never felt rushed but were able to pack in so much in day. This tour was definitely worth the price.”

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