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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Location
Kusini Pemba
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English, German
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover Zanzibar's cultural depth on a half-day adventure. Swim in Kuza Cave's healing waters and enjoy African drumming. Join a cooking class and support local education efforts.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.


Sample Menu

MAIN
Local Swahili Food
Enjoy coconut rice cooked over an open fire Delicious Red Kidney beans - Maharage + Chicken, Beef or Fish, depending on local supply
DESSERT
Simple Swahili Sweets
A selection of Swahili sweets - Kashete (donuts) and Halua (spiced jelly)

What You Get

All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Private transportation

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

10:00 am - Arrive at Kuza Cave Swim 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. 11:30 am - Lunch Cook 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). We 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. 2:00 pm - Finish ** does not include transport

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Half-Day Kuza Cave Swimming Adventure and Cooking Class
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Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Kuza Cave, Kusini Unguja South Region, Tanzania, TZ

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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.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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Please note that the time is in East Africa Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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10 meals
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