Half-Day Kuza Cave Swimming Adventure and Cooking Class in Zanzibar
4.4
43 Ratings
Jambiani

Immerse yourself in the vibrant Swahili culture of Zanzibar with a half-day adventure at Kuza Cave. Swim in the healing waters, learn Swahili cooking, and experience African dancing and drumming. Support local education projects with this social enterprise.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kuza Cave - 10:00 am - Arrive at Kuza Cave\n\nSwim in the crystal clear cave water. Enjoy the peaceful jungle. See archaeological artefacts from the cave and a timeline of Swahili history going back to the beginning of our story as humans originating in East Africa.\n\n11:30 am - Lunch \n\nCook and eat with us! Join us in the open-plan kitchen….
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What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • All fees and taxes covered
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Meal Options
  • Local Swahili Food - Enjoy coconut rice cooked over an open fire
    Delicious Red Kidney beans - Maharage
  • Chicken, Beef or Fish, depending on local supply
  • Simple Swahili Sweets - A selection of Swahili sweets - Kashete (donuts) and Halua (spiced jelly)
Additional Information

Zanzibar is famous for its spices and beautiful beaches, but the eclectic cultural heritage is it’s most valuable possesion! Experience Swahili culture with us. We are a social enterprise suporting local education projects.
Kuza Cave is managed in partnership with the traditional owners in KIbigija Village.
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Location
Kuza Cave
Look for our sign on Jambiani main road near Jambiani Plaza. Turn right (if coming from Paje) onto a dirt road. Go past the school and soon after that turn right and go along that road for a few hundred metres and then you will see the Kuza Cave driveway entrance. We will meet you at reception.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(43 Ratings)
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788raissaf
Sep 22, 2024
Very good experience - Liza cave and class cooking they are very good experience. It is a time to relax and learn a lot about the culture. I can you recommend this experience.
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883radkat
Aug 19, 2024
Unforgottable experience - Our visit to Kuza Cave was nothing short of amazing! From the refreshing first swim in the crystal-clear cave waters to the rhythmic beats during the drum and band session, every moment was special. But the highlight was undoubtedly the cooking class with Master Chef Chillo and his sister. They taught us how to prepare a traditional Swahili meal, and we all learned so much. The food was absolutely delicious, and we had a great time cooking together. We ended the day relaxing to the music, fully embracing the "Hakuna Matata" spirit. Thank you for this unforgettable experience!
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Shemelle
Jun 2, 2024
Kuzo cave - What a beautiful cave! I had a swim and it was a surreal experience. I then did a traditional swahilli cooking class. The boss did not make the chef aware I was coming or that I do not eat meat when I booked but the locals/ staff sorted everything out and were very accomdating and made it such a great experience. The chef was fantastic, very patient, and interactive throughout, and we cooked a fantastic vegetarian dish together. Then I decided to do a drumming lesson while I was there which was really fun too! I learned a lot and had a great day with such lovely people. I would definitely recommend it to all but it might be best booking it when you get there on the day rather than via trip advisor to avoid lack of communication with their boss.
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Africaview123
Sep 30, 2024
Beautiful Cave Experience - The caves are beautiful. The riads leading to the cave Centre are very bumpy. The bathroom facilities at the place are very basic.
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Hellen_e
Sep 21, 2024
Unique & Amazing experience - Swimming in the Cave was amazing. The cooking lesson was very inspiring & drum bear lessons were also quite cool
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Tundaexcursions
Apr 23, 2024
Kuza Cave Tour - Kuza cave is good where you refresh your heart because the place were hidden peoples scared to be sold out side now is nice to see and refresh your mind
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Malagapple
Nov 21, 2023
Lovely trip out but beware of wasps. - 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.
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Alex_j
Oct 13, 2023
Good value for money. - 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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219ivyb
Sep 25, 2024
No cooking class offered - The Cave and music experience was nice, but I was also looking forward to the cooking class which was not offered. I travelled 1 1/2 hours from Stone Town for this very short excursion. I would only recommend this if a cooking class was included in the future or if you were staying close by.
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Juan
Sep 19, 2024
Expendable - The instructions to be inside are very bad for the cave and are very small, the place is not that you are too careful
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