Kizimkazi tour: Kuza Cave, sea turtles & Jozani Forest

Kizimkazi's caves, beaches and forest in one day, ending in the water with sea turtles

A full-day tour of Kizimkazi and Zanzibar's south coast combines cave exploration, beach time, forest wildlife and sea turtle swimming, with private transportation, a live guide in your language, and a sunset dinner option at The Rock restaurant. Children from age one are welcome. The itinerary spans roughly nine hours and includes all fees, taxes and an air-conditioned vehicle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Zanzibar's natural and cultural sites

• Discover Kuza Cave and swim
• Relax and swim at Paje Beach
• Visit Jozani Forest and see monkeys
• Swim with sea turtles at Salaam Cave
• Dine at The Rock Restaurant at sunset

The experience

Kizimkazi sits at the southern tip of Zanzibar, and this tour builds the day around what makes it distinct: Kuza Cave, a limestone formation that doubles as a cultural center, where you swim in clear water and see local artifacts and Swahili history inside the caverns. The cave visit runs two hours and anchors the morning. From there the route moves north along the coast to Paje Beach, where the sand is soft, the water shallow and the horizon uncluttered: a place to swim, snorkel or simply sit. The stops are connected by private transport with air conditioning and WiFi on board.

The afternoon splits into two paths depending on your booking. One option takes you to Jozani Forest, where Red Colobus Monkeys live in close proximity and move through the canopy with visible personality. This leg runs about an hour. The other weaves in The Rock restaurant, perched on a tidal rock near Michamvi Pingwe, for a three-hour sunset dinner with a three-course meal of seafood or Swahili specialties and a glass of sparkling wine as the sun drops into the Indian Ocean. Both routes end at Salaam Cave, off Kizimkazi Beach, where you swim alongside sea turtles in water clear enough to see them move.

A live guide travels with you in English, Spanish, Italian, French or one additional language, and the operator includes bottled water, all fees and taxes, and pickup from your hotel. The day is active (you're in and out of water multiple times), but suited to all fitness levels. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. The vehicle and all areas are wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board.
• bottled water.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or an additional language.
• all fees and taxes.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (25 to 55 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (15 to 20 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Africa & Beyond Tours & Travel Ltd

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private vehicle to move between Kizimkazi's scattered sites (caves, beaches, forest, turtles) at your own pace rather than joining a group with fixed stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 20 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 4 years).

What is Kuza Cave like inside, and how long do you spend there?

Kuza Cave is a limestone cavern with natural formations and local artifacts on display, plus a timeline of Swahili history. The cave visit runs two hours and includes time to swim in the clear water inside.

Can I swim with the sea turtles at Salaam Cave, or just snorkel?

Salaam Cave is set up for swimming alongside the sea turtles in crystal-clear water. Whether you're a first-time snorkeler or experienced, the turtles are accustomed to visitors and move through the water around you.

Does the tour include dinner, or is The Rock restaurant optional?

The Rock restaurant sunset dinner is an option you choose at checkout. If you add it, the three-hour experience includes a three-course meal of seafood or Swahili specialties, sparkling wine and the view. Without it, the tour ends at Salaam Cave after the forest or beach stops.

What are the Red Colobus Monkeys like in Jozani Forest?

Red Colobus Monkeys live in the forest canopy and are described as charming and intelligent, with distinct personalities. The Jozani Forest visit runs about an hour and lets you watch them move and interact in close proximity.

Is pickup from my hotel included, and what time does the tour start?

Pickup from your Zanzibar hotel is included in the tour price. The operator will confirm your specific pickup time when you book, based on your hotel location.

What's the difference between Paje Beach and The Rock restaurant stop?

Paje Beach is a daytime beach stop with soft sand, shallow water and calm waves, ideal for swimming, snorkeling or relaxing. The Rock is a sunset dinner experience at a restaurant on a tidal rock, with a three-course meal and ocean views. It replaces the beach time if you choose that option.