Kuza Cave, Jambiani: entry fee, hours and how to get there
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Kuza Cave
Photo: Google Maps- Type
- Tourist attraction
- Address
- Kibigija,, Jambiani
- Area
- Jambiani
- Entry fee
- Kuza Cave's own website lists its Kuza Cave Culture Centre visit at $10, which includes cave entry of about 30–60 minutes.2
- Time to spend
- A cave entry visit takes about 30–60 minutes.3
- With children
- Children need adult supervision because of steep cliffs and deep water.3
- Google rating
- 4.3 (1,271 reviews) on Google Maps, checked October 2026
- On the map
- Open in Google Maps
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30–18:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30–18:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–18:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30–18:30 |
| Friday | 08:30–18:30 |
| Saturday | 08:30–18:30 |
| Sunday | 08:30–18:30 |
What you're swimming in
The cave and the swim
Kuza Cave is a place to swim, not to go caving: you head down to fresh water in an open sinkhole ringed by jungle. Its round shape comes from more than 250,000 years1 of rainwater eroding the limestone.
Water about 3 m deep1
What to expect at the water:
- Depth: generally about 3 metres1, and connected sub-caves go much deeper.
- Light and access: the cave isn’t dark or hard to get into, whatever the word “cave” makes you picture.
- The setting: the centre describes itself as an eco-culture centre offering swimming in an ancient cave.
Alongside the swim, the centre runs its own Swahili Culture Day with transport included. The getting-there table below has the pick-up details.
Before you go
Entry fees, tickets and opening hours
International visitors pay US$102 (checked October 2026), which covers cave entry. East African citizens and Tanzanian residents pay less, and children pay half or nothing.
Open 8:30 am to 6:30 pm daily3
Kuza Cave entry fees
| Ticket | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| International visitors | US$10 | Half price under 13; free under 6 |
| East African citizens and Tanzania residents | US$7 | Half price under 13; free under 6 |
| Online booking page | $5–$10 by ticket type | Under 13 ticket option |
Kuza Cave (operator); Blue-Green Zanzibar Tours (tour company)
You can buy tickets ahead on the centre’s own booking page, which prices them from $5 to $101 by ticket type, including a child ticket.
The centre is open every day, 8:30 am to 6:30 pm3 (checked October 2026). Plan on about 30–60 minutes3 for the cave visit itself.
Across the island
How do you get to Kuza Cave from Stone Town?
Take a taxi to Jambiani for around US$504, or a dala dala via Mwanakwerekwe, then turn right at the cave’s sign near Jambiani Plaza.
Dala dala 1–1.5 hours4
Most trips start in Zanzibar City, on the west coast of Unguja5, and cross the island to Jambiani on the east coast1. These are your options:
| Option | Route | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi | Stone Town to Jambiani |
Around US$504 |
Not given |
| Dala dala | Bus to Mwanakwerekwe, then route 3094 to Jambiani |
TSh 2,000 in 20184 |
1–1.5 hours4 |
| Swahili Culture Day | The centre’s own day out, with transport from Stone Town or the south-east coast for at least two people, within 50 km6 |
Not given |
Pick-up 9:00–9:30 AM6 |
From the main road, the last leg is short:
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Turn off near Jambiani Plaza
Coming from Stone Town or Paje, turn right at the cave's sign near Jambiani Plaza.
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Walk the jungle path
A short walk of about 5 minutes along a jungle path brings you to the cave.
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Climb down to the water
A few steps and ropes lead down to a platform by the water.
Families and access
Who the cave suits
Kuza Cave suits swimmers, and families who’ll keep a close eye on their children. It doesn’t suit wheelchair users or anyone with limited mobility.
Under 6s free1
The centre says the visit is fully manageable for most fitness levels and for children. That holds as long as everyone respects the water and the drops.
The cave isn’t wheelchair accessible3 and doesn’t suit people with mobility restrictions.
On the same coast
Nearby: Kuumbi Caves, Jambiani and Paje
Kuumbi entry about US$44
More stops sit on the same stretch of the east coast:
- Kuumbi Caves: south of Jambiani4, and Wikivoyage suggests renting a bike to ride the track through the bush. Entry is about US$44 per person.
- Jambiani: a fishing village that stretches along the beach. Google Maps puts the cave’s address at Kibigija, Jambiani7, and the Jambiani beach and village guide covers the rest of the village.
- Paje: a small village on the east coast known for kiteboarding8. Read up on Paje beach if you’re basing yourself there.
Elsewhere on the island
More to do on Zanzibar
If you’re planning more days on the island:
- Mnemba Atoll snorkelling trips from Zanzibar, for a day out on the water.
- Chumbe Island, Tanzania, a separate island trip.
- More on Kendwa, a small fishing village a couple of miles from Nungwi, the resort town on the northern tip8.
- The island’s things to do in full, including the Salaam Cave guide if you’re comparing cave swims.
If you’d rather have a guided cave swim booked for you, you can book a Salaam Cave swim with the entry fee included. That’s a different cave, in Kizimkazi.
Photos: Wikimedia Commons and Pexels. Authors and licences: image credits
Checked against 9 sources · last checked October 2026
- Kuza Cave (operator) · checked October 2026
- Kuza Cave (operator) · checked October 2026
- Kuza Cave (operator) · checked October 2026
- Wikivoyage · checked October 2026
- Wikipedia · checked October 2026
- Kuza Cave (operator) · checked October 2026
- Google Maps listings via DataForSEO · checked October 2026
- Wikivoyage · checked October 2026
- Blue-Green Zanzibar Tours (tour company) · checked October 2026
Page history · last changed 21 October 2026
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