Kuza Cave Culture Centre

Jambiani Kibigija Village, East Coast of Zanzibar

Adopted 2018 | 

Reviewed 2026

Our Commitment

Kuza Cave Culture Centre was born from a simple conviction:

that tourism, done well, should leave a place better than it found it. Located in Jambiani Kibigija village on the east coast of Zanzibar, we are a

community-based social enterprise that exists to share the wonder of Kuza Cave and Swahili culture with the world — while ensuring that the community, the environment, and the heritage that make this place extraordinary are protected and strengthened in the process.

This policy sets out the principles that guide every decision we make, from how we welcome visitors to how we invest our revenue. It is not

aspirational language. It is a description of how we work.

Our Six Principles

Community Benefit

Tourism revenue must flow directly through the local community. We do not extract value from the village — we channel it back in, through jobs, services, and social investment.

Environmental Stewardship

The cave and its surroundings are a natural heritage site. We protect the physical environment through safe, managed access, responsible infrastructure, and ongoing maintenance.

Cultural Respect and Preservation

Visitors come to experience authentic Swahili culture. We preserve and promote that culture through education, performance, and community participation — not as a spectacle, but as a living heritage.

 Visitor Safety

Every guest deserves a safe experience. We invest continuously in physical safety infrastructure and ensure that all guides and staff are properly trained.

Education and Empowerment

We use tourism as a platform for learning — for visitors and for the community. Children, women, artists, and entrepreneurs all have a place in our programmes.

Resilience and Mutual Care

When things go wrong — whether a pandemic or a personal crisis — we support the people around us.