Zanzibar: Salaam Cave swim with Mtende Beach tour

Limestone cave pool, white sand beach, and a guide who knows both

A private Zanzibar tour with hotel pickup that takes you to Salaam Cave for swimming in a natural limestone pool, then to Mtende Beach for time on the sand and in the Indian Ocean. The guide speaks your language, entrance fees are included, and the five-hour pace lets you linger at each stop without rushing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Salaam Cave and Mtende Beach

• Visit Salaam Cave and swim
• Learn about cave history
• Take photos at cave
• Relax at Mtende Beach
• Swim and walk on beach
• Take photos at beach

The experience

Salaam Cave is a natural limestone formation with a pool of turquoise water inside. You swim in the cave pool itself, and the guide explains the site's history while you're there. The cave stays cool even in the heat of the day, and the water is clear enough to see the bottom. After the cave, you move to Mtende Beach, where the sand is white and the ocean stretches out toward dramatic limestone cliffs that rise from the shoreline. You can swim here too, walk the beach, or simply sit and look at the water.

The tour runs five hours total and includes hotel pickup from wherever you're staying in Zanzibar. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one additional language, and bottled water comes with you throughout the day. Entrance fees at Mtende Beach are covered. Entrance to Salaam Cave is included depending on which option you book at checkout. The private format means the pace is yours. You're not moving on because a larger group is ready, and you can ask the guide about anything that catches your attention.

Children from age two are welcome, and infants can sit on an adult's lap or use a specialized infant seat if you request one. The tour involves swimming and walking on sand, so a moderate level of fitness helps. Lunch is not included, so you might want to eat before pickup or bring something to have on the beach.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• professional guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• entrance fees at Mtende Beach.
• access to swim in Salaam Cave's natural pool and the Indian Ocean at Mtende Beach.

Options for this experience

2 options

Min 4 travellersUp to 29 per booking · Guide in 5 languages · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:005 hours, pickup is included

Tour with pickup and drop-offUp to 10 per booking · Guide in 5 languages · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00Salam Cave and Mtende Beach, 5 hours, includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (2 to 6 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 15

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Onestino di Zanzibar

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to set your own pace at each stop and move on whenever you're ready, rather than wait for a group to finish.

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 6 years).

What is Salaam Cave actually like when you get there?

Salaam Cave is a natural limestone cave with a pool of turquoise water inside where you swim. The guide shares the site's history, and the cave's cool interior and clear water make it a peaceful place to spend time in the water and take photos.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide, bottled water, and entrance fees at Mtende Beach are included. Entrance to Salaam Cave is included depending on which option you select at checkout.

How long is the tour, and what time does it start?

The tour runs five hours total. Your guide will confirm the pickup time when you book, based on your hotel location in Zanzibar.

Is lunch provided during the tour?

Lunch is not included, so you can eat before the tour begins or bring food to enjoy on Mtende Beach.