Swimming with the turtles in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar

Have you ever dreamed of swimming beside a sea turtle – calm, graceful, and ancient?
In the peaceful village of Kizimkazi, southern Zanzibar, this dream doesn’t just come true – it touches your soul.

At Salaam Cave, this is not just a tour. It’s a sanctuary. A space of healing – for humans, and for turtles.

🌊 Why Kizimkazi is a Haven for Sea Turtles

While much of Zanzibar’s coast has become noisy and over-touched by mass tourism, Kizimkazi remains pure. Its southern waters are:

• Calm and crystal-clear (so clear you can see your reflection!)

• Quiet, uncrowded, and filled with untouched coral

• Surrounded by reef areas where sea turtles return to feed, heal, and rest

• Home to Salaam Cave, a natural shelter for turtles in need

🌿 This is a place where nature breathes again.

🐢 Salaam Cave: A Safe Refuge for Sea Turtles

What makes Salaam Cave different from other tour providers is our heart for turtle conservation.
In fact, some turtles choose to stay in the cave area for up to six months, where they are protected, undisturbed, and naturally cared for.

Why?
Because Salaam Cave is more than a resort – it’s a sanctuary.
The underwater cave provides:

• Fresh, flowing ocean water

• Peaceful space away from predators

• Quiet refuge from noisy boats or human harm

• Safe feeding grounds rich in natural nutrients

🐢 Turtles here feel safe, at home, and alive.

🚫 The Reality: Not All Turtles Are Safe in the Ocean

In many areas of Zanzibar and beyond, sea turtles face danger:

• They are hunted for meat or shells

• Disturbed by careless tour boats

• Stressed by being chased or touched by snorkelers

• Trapped in polluted or overfished zones

But at Salaam Cave, they are respected – never touched, never chased, never harmed.

💙 We don’t just let you swim with turtles – we protect them.

🛥️ What to Expect on the Salaam Cave Turtle Experience

With Salaam Cave Tours, your experience is:

• Peaceful and non-intrusive

• Guided by trained, eco-conscious locals

• Equipped with high-quality snorkeling gear

• Offered in small groups to avoid crowding the turtles

• Full of emotional, slow moments of connection in water that looks like glass

📸 You’ll swim in waters so clear, you’ll feel like you’re floating in the sky.