Salaam Cave: Swim with Turtles in Zanzibar
4.5
31 Ratings

Discover the hidden gem of Kuza Cave in Zanzibar. Immerse yourself in the healing freshwater, explore the ancient limestone jungle, and learn about the rich Swahili history. Unforgettable adventure awaits!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Salaam Cave Aquarium - Itinerary.
    This is a typical itinerary.
    Hotel pick-up is scheduled for 9:00 am, followed by a transfer to Salaam Cave located in Kizimkazi, in the southern part of Zanzibar.
    Visitors are invited to discover one of Zanzibar’s best-kept secrets – Salaam Cave (Turtles Sanctuary) – a distinctive natural swimming pool. This…
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What's Included
  • Pickup and drop-off
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Transfer waiting charge
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • All costs of personal nature
  • Extra Route
Additional Information

Visitors are invited to discover one of Zanzibar’s hidden gems – Salaam Cave (Turtles Sanctuary) – a distinctive natural swimming pool located in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar. This extraordinary spot offers an opportunity to reconnect with nature, delve into the subterranean world, unwind, and relish the tranquility while swimming and capturing photos with…

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Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Karen
Sep 26, 2025
Good turtle feeding experience - You get to Salaam caves, they give you seaweed, and you go down steps into the caves where there are turtles in the water, you get in the water with them and you hand feed them the seaweed, It’s great fun but you only have 30 mins with them which goes by to quick, try to get there early before to many people turn up, When you come out there is changing facilities and a shower so you can change your clothes which is good. Also shop and restaurant there to have a drink and take in the views,
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Sherryl
Aug 22, 2025
A different experience, fun and calming. - Our excursion guide was on time and very pleasant. He pointed out different sites during our ride to the caves and explained what to expect.
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Khawlab1819
Jul 29, 2025
Thanks for amazing day - Thanks a lot for mohammad ali .. he was perfect with us .. all of us we enjoy this trip it was amazing .. I hope to come back again next year inshallah.
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Tayozubair
Jul 26, 2025
Tortoise Cave - The beauty of nature. A wonder from Zanzibar. Fun and exciting. It's fun seeing the tortoise swimming and dancing round you while feeding them with the sea weeds. Clean water is a beautiful sight. The chirping of the birds cohabiting the cave with the tortoises add some extra layers of beautiful sounds.
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X9795bglaurenceb
Jul 19, 2025
- The excursion was really great. An unforgettable day of swimming with turtles and feeding them
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Silkesg6192he
Aug 10, 2025
👍🏻👍🏻 - We were a bit disappointed at first when we saw a small natural pool with many people among the turtles. Personal contact with the Schildies, including feeding, was then really an unforgettable experience. We were in the south of the island. You would have actually gotten there with the rental car and could have parked calmly. The journey was more expensive than the entrance fee.
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Max
Jul 25, 2025
A good experience - A unique and enjoyable experience. A great opportunity to get up close to some beautiful turtles. Your given seaweed to feed to them as part of entrance price, showers and toilets are available for use. Beware steps down to the cave are steep and narrow worth considering if you have mobility issues. The decking area in the cave can get crowed and busy but isn’t a huge issue. Numbers management and getting up and down the steps is slightly chaotic again not a significant issue.
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Wanderer18044736790
Jun 4, 2025
Do not take algae into the water - Small advice do not take with you the seaweed in the water to feed the Turtles, risk getting bitten, better to do it from above. Just turn them over when she comes to you so she doesn't let them get too close and risk getting bitten.
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Mhbbrasil
Aug 4, 2025
Median satisfaction with the paid price. - For the price paid for experience and time, in my opinion, the satisfaction is median. I was expecting a little more. The place was crowded with people, which damaged the experience.
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Companion45888126177
Aug 22, 2025
A truly horrible experience as a defender of animal rights and against their abuse. Many - A truly horrible experience as a defender of animal rights and against their abuse. Many people complained that more turtles had bitten them, a normal reaction if they are stressed in a small pool full of people. Moreover, the team working there is aggressive and rude.
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