Kuza Cave is a limestone cave on Zanzibar's south-east coast, near Jambiani, where you swim in cool water inside the rock. It is described as a sacred site, and you learn a little about Swahili history and culture there. According to guides it opens daily from 8:30 to 18:30; entry with swimming is 10 dollars or 25,000 Tanzanian shillings according to one source that cites the official site, but other listings give 20,000 shillings or 13 dollars. Allow one hour.
Highlights
The Jambiani coast
The cave is in the Jambiani area, among villages and white-sand beaches. See the Jambiani beach page for the sea and the tides.
Seaweed and the surrounding villages
Around Jambiani, women farm seaweed in the lagoons at low tide: a scene of local life to see in passing.
Swimming in the cave
You swim in the cave's cool water, welcome after the coastal sun. Bring swimwear, a towel and shoes that can get wet.
Practical info
Tips
- Payment is in cash, dollars or shillings, according to one source; cards would not be accepted. There are no taxis waiting on site: agree the pickup time with your driver beforehand. Parking is said to be free. Prices vary by source (10 dollars or 25,000 shillings, 20,000 shillings, or 13 dollars on resale sites), so confirm at the entrance. Many excursions combine the cave with Jozani forest and The Rock restaurant; to stay nearby, see Paje beach and the Paje and Jambiani guide. Respect the place: it is a site of sacred character.
How to get there
The cave is on the south-east coast, near Jambiani, about an hour by road from Stone Town. A taxi or driver arranged with your hotel is simplest, see getting around Zanzibar. An excursion with transfer saves you handling the return.
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