Half-Day Kuza Cave Swimming Adventure and Cooking Class in Zanzibar
4.5
36 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:
1 day
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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. Learn how to gently blend Zanzibar spices and make fresh coconut milk to use with rice or to make mchuzi (sauce).\n\nWe are a social enterprise support local artists and musicians who often drop in for an afternoon of traditional African drumming and dancing. A separate booking is required for a drum or dance lesson.\n\n2:00 pm - Finish\n\n** does not include transport
What's Included
- Lunch included
- All fees and taxes covered
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
Meal Options
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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.
Relax and enjoy the healing waters of an ancient sacred cave. Meet local Tanzanians and our musician friends who drop in most days. Join a jam session, and something beyond beaches: Cave Swimming, African Dancing and Drumming, Swahili Cooking, and Zanzibar History.
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
4.5
(36 Ratings)
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653guillaumee
Aug 23, 2023
Amazing - 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
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Akin
Jun 13, 2023
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.
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Tohonthego
Jan 27, 2023
Review from a travel agent who has her own travel group. - This tour was fantastic. My entire group had a blast. From learning the way of Swahili cooking and then eating the delicious food that we helped prepare, to learning how to play the drums and then cooling off in the underground oasis cave.
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15danne15
Jan 26, 2023
Spending time with the locals. - Ok so this exceeded my expectations!
1-Cooking class- watched and participated . Grinding the coconuts was fun.
2-Visit the cave- I've been in caves but I've never swam in one. This was beautiful & relaxing. Be aware you MUST be able to descend & climb, and duck. The stairs are not a regular stairway but descending slippery ragged stones. Some areas in the water is deep. So, if you can't swim be careful where to walk. I loved it.
3-The meal. I don't remember what we made/ate but its was very good and filling.
4-After the meal we were given drum and dance lessons, along with and sing-a-ling with the locals. Please tip
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Mul3a
Jan 1, 2023
Swimming in a cave! - Quite rocky but beautiful experience to swim in the cool water. You’d need to watch out not to get cuts on your feet or slip on the slippery rocks but we enjoyed our time swimming in the cave and was a wonderful little adventure.
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Relax41098082325
Dec 4, 2022
Adventure - Crystal clear blue water caring and friendly locals.we really enjoyed our time in kuza cave.this is a must to see and swim
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Dream27813799931
Sep 7, 2022
Visit to Kiza caves - The tour started with a visit into the cave. The water was cool and refreshing since it was a super hot day. We then did a cooking lesson. Cooked a beautiful and tasteful plate of food. We then had a drumming lesson with the locals before sitting down to eat our lunch. It was a wonderful experience with the locals.
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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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R8823chdaniels
Mar 4, 2023
Good time but crowded - Good cave however plenty people are there swimming and can be quite congested entering and leaving the cave with people getting changed and walking up and down steps. Overall good experience and worth the visit
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