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Zanzibar: Sea Turtles Sanctuary At Salaam Cave In Kizimkazi

By meddy_guide
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$65 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Feel the thrill of swimming with sea turtles in a natural cave
  • Admire the turtles' graceful movements and the patterns on their shells
  • Enjoy the cool, refreshing water of the cave's underground springs
  • Experience the peacefulness of the cave as sunlight streams through
  • Appreciate the delicate ecosystems that protect these gentle creatures

Activity location

    • Kizimkazi Mkunguni
    • Kizimkazi Mkunguni, Unguja South Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • HF57+W3, Kizimkazi Dimbani, Tanzania
    • Kizimkazi Dimbani, Unguja South Region, Tanzania

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Sea Turtles Swim At Salaam Cave (30 minutes)

  • Activity duration is 30 minutes30m
    30m
  • English

Meeting point at salaam cave in Kizimkazi ready to start our activity, this option include only swimming with turtles with all inclusion in the inclusion list

Price details
AU$65.25 x 1 AdultAU$65.25
Total
Price is AU$65.25

Sea Turtles Swim At Salaam Cave (1 Hour)

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Meeting point at salaam cave in Kizimkazi ready to start our activity, this option include only swimming with turtles with all inclusion in the inclusion list

Price details
AU$124.70 x 1 AdultAU$124.70
Total
Price is AU$124.70

Sea Turtles Swim At Salaam Cave And Snorkelling

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

This option combines two activities i.e. swimming with turtles at salaam cave and snorkelling near Pungume Island. The price includes entrance fees, marine conservation fees, private boat and local guide. Excluding hotel pickup and drop off and meal

Price details
AU$290.00 x 1 AdultAU$290.00
Total
Price is AU$290.00

Sea Turtles Swim At Salaam Cave With Dolphins & Snorkelling

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

This option include swimming with turtles at salaam cave, dolphins and snorkelling near Pungume Island. The price includes entrance fees, marine conservation fees, private boat and local guide. Excluding hotel pickup and drop off and meal

Price details
AU$311.75 x 1 AdultAU$311.75
Total
Price is AU$311.75

Private Session Sea Turtles Swim At Salaam Cave (30 minutes)

  • Activity duration is 30 minutes30m
    30m
  • English

Meeting point at salaam cave in Kizimkazi ready to start our activity, this option include only swimming with turtles with all inclusion in the inclusion list

Price details
AU$1,450.00 x 1 AdultAU$1,450.00
Total
Price is AU$1,450.00

Private Session Sea Turtles Swim At Salaam Cave (1 Hour)

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Meeting point at salaam cave in Kizimkazi ready to start our activity, this option include only swimming with turtles with all inclusion in the inclusion list

Price details
AU$2,900.00 x 1 AdultAU$2,900.00
Total
Price is AU$2,900.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees to the cave
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Swimming with sea turtles
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to natural cave
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Observation of turtles in their natural habita
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop off

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Making noise

What you can expect

Slip into the crystal-clear water as shafts of sunlight stream through openings in the cave ceiling, illuminating the turquoise pool below. Watch as the turtles glide effortlessly around you, moving with a calm, ancient rhythm that makes you slow down and simply appreciate the moment.

Many of these natural caves are connected to underground freshwater springs, creating a cool, refreshing contrast to the island’s warm coastal air. As you float beside the turtles, observe their graceful movements, the subtle patterns on their shells, and the gentle way they navigate their environment.

Enjoy an encounter that encourages respect—both for the animals and for the delicate ecosystems that protect them. Swimming in these caves is not just an adventure; it’s a reminder of the quiet beauty that thrives when nature is left undisturbed.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kizimkazi Mkunguni
    • Kizimkazi Mkunguni, Unguja South Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • HF57+W3, Kizimkazi Dimbani, Tanzania
    • Kizimkazi Dimbani, Unguja South Region, Tanzania