What's the best way to see Kuza Cave?

According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Kuza Cave: Cave Tour & Rock Restaurant Visit (From ₹ 8,086.03) Dolphin tour, Jozani Forest, Jambiani Kuza Cave, Paje Beach &The Rock restaurent (From ₹ 10,836.95) Dolphin Tour, Jozani Forest Tour, Kuza Cave Tour, Paje Beach,The Rock Restaurant (From ₹ 10,670.22) Mnemba Island; The Island Pongwe; Kuza Cave; Blue Lagoon; Starfish Tour;The Rock (From ₹ 11,670.56) Half-Day Kuza Cave Swimming Adventure and Cooking Class (From ₹ 1,083.69)

What hotels are near Kuza Cave?

Hotels near Kuza Cave: (0.11 km) Kuza Cave Culture Centre (0.92 km) Mwezi Boutique Resort (0.97 km) Sharazād Boutique Hotel (1.04 km) Mamamapambo Boutique Hotel (1.03 km) Passion Boutique Hotel Zanzibar View all hotels near Kuza Cave on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near Kuza Cave?

Restaurants near Kuza Cave: (0.08 km) Congoman Cave & Restaurant (0.48 km) Rafiki's Chickies (0.99 km) The Stone Culture Restaurant (0.63 km) Pompetti Restaurant (1.00 km) Scooby Doo Beach Bar Restaurant View all restaurants near Kuza Cave on Tripadvisor

Kuza Cave (Jambiani) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

#2 of 2 things to do in Jambiani

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8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

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8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

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8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

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8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

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8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

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8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

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Kuza Cave offers a unique experience for adventurous nature-lovers. Discover the ancient limestone cave and crystal clear healing mineral water pool. See artefacts from the cave and a timeline of Swahili history going back to the beginning of our story as humans originating in East Africa. You will walk across a small bridge and a few steps to the base of the well-lit cave to find a large pool formed by a subterranean river. The area is a wildlife sanctuary for dozens of monkeys, birds, butterflies and bushbabies. Our Culture Centre invites you to enjoy Swahili music, drumming and dancing with our onsite artists. Stay for the day and learn the secrets to Swahili cooking. You will learn how to gently blend Zanzibar spices and make fresh coconut milk curry. Don't miss out on discovering this hidden gem tucked away in the tropical jungle of Jambiani - you will be surprised!

Duration: 2-3 hours

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157 within 5 kms

Rafiki's Chickies

9

0.5 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • African • Fast food • Fusion

Pompetti Restaurant

35

0.6 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Italian • Bar • Pizza

Congoman Cave & Restaurant

1

79 m₹ • African

The Stone Culture Restaurant

179

1 km₹ • African • Seafood • European

Scooby Doo Beach Bar Restaurant

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1 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • African • Bar • Seafood

Mpishi Ccafe & Restaurant

5

0.6 kmPizza • Cafe • Seafood • Soups

Gelatos Ice Cream

1

0.6 km₹ • Dessert • Italian • Indian

Jambiani Café & Bungalows

1

0.7 kmItalian • German • African • Polish

The Coffee Club

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1 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • African • Bar • Cafe

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iribagiza

Kigali, Rwanda6 contributions

Good Experience

Nov 2023 • Couples

This is a unique place.The water is very cool and beautiful.you cant miss this experience while in jambiani.we visited both spice tour,jozani forest and kuza cave with babli +255 756 983 368.we loved the traditional music dance and the dish.

Written 23 November 2023

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malagapple

malaga12 contributions

Lovely trip out but beware of wasps.

Dec 2022 • Family

Love setting but quite steep to get into caves once in 2 members of our group got stung by wasps whilst swimming. You can change out of your wet swimmers whoever no locks on doors so need someone outside to hold door closed.

Review of: Half-Day Kuza Cave Swimming Adventure and Cooking Class

Written 21 November 2023

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Tshepo M.

Western Cape, South Africa12 contributions

A once in a lifetime dip (if you’re happy to be a snack)

Oct 2023 • Couples

Aight boom, this is a magical place yeah? You step into the (frigid) water and you try to take it all in, it’s like something from a movie.

When your eyes eventually adjust to the darkness & your body to the cool waters, you find yourself just getting lost in all the detail; how clear the water is, how luminescent the algae is, the rock formations…

Then you feel something chomping on you. Not intensely, kind of like a horse fly or a really thirsty mosquito. You scratch at it and come out with a tiny little translucent worm. It’s at that point that you decide whether you can live with these (harmless) little nips at your tush or not.

My own threshold was around 15mins of being these creatures’ little snack, then I had to get out of there.

It’s definitely worth a turn though, just bring diving shoes/boots. The rocks are very sharp and could ruin your holiday wry easily.

Written 30 October 2023

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guillaume e

7 contributions

Amazing

Jun 2023 • Friends

This tour was very fantastic,it was lovely to visit the kuza cave.Beautiful clear water and very clean.the water is quite cold.we were recommended by our guide Babli +255 756 983 368.this is most amazing short trip you can do in jambiani

Review of: Half-Day Kuza Cave Swimming Adventure and Cooking Class

Written 23 August 2023

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Tania Esparon

Mahe Island, Seychelles23 contributions

Mesmerizing!

Jul 2023 • Couples

Visited the Kuza Cave and went for a swim. It's very cold at first! But it's mesmerizing from the minute you get there till you're leaving. Once you get acclimatized to the water temp you simply don't want to get out. This has got to be the clearest water I've ever seen in a cave. A must visit!

Written 18 July 2023

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Virginia D

18 contributions

Pristine water

Jul 2023 • Family

We arrived at the end of a rainstorm, which meant the paths were a bit more slippery, but there was no one yet at the cave. It is a steep climb across rocks down into the cave and rock shoes proved very helpful.

The water was pristine and lovely to swim in. My adventurous teenage son was bitten by one of the harmless water bugs (like a mosquito bite), after swimming all over the cave. The water is much deeper than it seems, despite being so clear.

There were showers, toilets and a change room at the Cultural Centre.

Written 8 July 2023

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MYBailey

Philadelphia, PA183 contributions

Surprise cave visit

Jul 2023 • Couples

Our tour guide took us to this cave during our tour and it was a pleasant surprise. After a short trek down some steep stairs and stones, you can take a dip into the freshwater in the cave. You can do this as part of a tour but don’t need to make this a destination on its own as you’ll only spend 15-20 mins here.

Written 2 July 2023

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Akin O

Lagos, Nigeria3 contributions

Kuza cave

We visited kuza very early to beat the crowd. The place looks amazing and unique .
Amazing water to swim.the best activities not to miss in jambiani.

Review of: Half-Day Kuza Cave Swimming Adventure and Cooking Class

Written 13 June 2023

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Lea-Anne H

Kettering, UK38 contributions

Calm and quiet cave

Oct 2022 • Couples

A very peaceful, quiet and calm cave where you can hear the water dripping. There is also a swahili hut on site that u can enter and have a look around.

Written 29 April 2023

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Hermes_NL 🇳🇱

Amsterdam, The Netherlands20,081 contributions

Do bring your swimming suit!

Mar 2023 • Solo

The Kuza Cave is in a large sink hole near Jambiani. It is quite suitable for taking a swim which can be recommended as kind of a tranquil and peaceful experience. The water is not cold and there is a changing room available. On site are also some cultural experiences such explanations about the cave, an active Artist’s pavilion, a small swimming pool for chilling, and a Swahili cooking class. Altogether a nice trip for a few hours change of scenery from the gorgeous Jambiani beach.

Written 10 April 2023

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