King Hasira is a Zanzibar Costume designer. His unique designs are part traditional with fantasy elements. He uses natural materials like seeds and grasses mixed in with modern second-hand materials. This is the most creative use of upcycled materials you will ever see! He is also a talented actor and script writer.
Kuza Cave is managed in partnership with the Kuza Cave Team, the local village of Kibigija and the government of Zanzibar. We are proud of what we have achieved together as the Kuza Community of Creative people!
T-Sol (ELIYOUD EPHOD MARUSHWA) is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter from Bagamoyo, Tanzania. Inspired by his father, he has explored many genres of music and created his own unique style of contemporary Swahili Music. His performances include covers of famous Tanzanian soul music as well as his own compositions. T-Sol now lives in Zanzibar
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Kuza Cave Culture Centre is open from 8 am to 6:30 pm every day Bookings are not necessary for the basic visitor package Allow at least 1 – 2 hours for a visit Food and cold drinks are available We cater for vegetarian and gluten-free or dairy-free Yes we have basic accommodation in coconut huts
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One hour lessons by experienced teachers in basic or advanced levels.
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Kuza Cafe has snacks, local foods and cold drinks available all day. We specialize in local foods cooked in hygienic conditions by experienced cooks. Come and try some Ugali or Chipsi Mayai.
Join our friendly chef for a Swahili Cooking Lesson in our hygienic kitchen. Menu Example: Chicken, Calamari or Octopus cooked with Zanzibar spices and fresh coconut milk. Vegetarian options are available.
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Kuza Cave is a 50 metre round sink hole in the middle of a small jungle in Jambiani on the East Coast Zanzibar. The fresh water is a result of 250,000 year of erosion of the soft limestone by rainwater. The cave water is generally about 3 metres deep and has sub caves connected that
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Project Goal: Establish outdoor spaces for Cultural Activities, Lessons, and Performances, a small kitchen restaurant and toilets. Project Objectives: Create a space for visitors to enjoy Swahili food, drumming and dancing A clean open kitchen for cooking lessons
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Project Goal: Establish Kuza cave as a wildlife sanctuary for endangered Red Colobus Monkeys, birds and other wildlife Project Objectives: Build a fence around the area to keep out packs of hunting dogs Clear the surrounding land to reduce fire hazards Provide alternative employment for locals to reduce the stress of sharing limited resources
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