Tanzania · Archaeology

5-Hour Mangapwani Coral Cave Tour in Zanzibar with Slave Chamber

5 Hours Round trip from Mangapwani Easy pace

Learn about the local fruits of Zanzibar

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Mangapwani Coral Cave, a large natural cavern with a freshwater pool
02 Learn the history of the Slave Chamber and the illegal slave trade
03 See the memorial built in memory of the victims of the slave trade
04 Explore the abandoned cargo ship on the shore near Mangapwani Cave

Explore Zanzibar's Mangapwani Coral Cave, a large natural cavern with a freshwater pool, on this 5-hour tour. Learn the history of the site and visit the Slave Chamber, a dark cave cut into the coral rock that was used as a holding place to hide slaves for the illegal trade. You'll also see the memorial built in memory of the victims of the slave trade and the abandoned cargo ship on the shore near Mangapwani Cave.

An abandoned cargo ship remains on the shore close to Mangapwani Cave to remind us what happened here.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Zanzibar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mangapwani Coral Cave and Slave Chamber Visit

Meet your guide at your hotel at 8:30 AM and drive to the Mangapwani Caves.
Visit the Mangapwani Coral Cave, a large natural cavern with a freshwater pool.
Make your way to the Slave Chamber, a dark cave cut into the coral rock that was used as a holding place to hide slaves for the illegal trade. Illicit slave trading continued for many years after the legal trade was abolished toward the end of the 19th century. The dirt path that goes from the beach to the Slave Chamber is still visible.
Visit the modern memorial built in memory of all the victims of the slave trade. The area is surrounded by various indigenous trees such as breadfruit, rambutans, and scent shrubs. An abandoned cargo ship remains on the shore close to Mangapwani Cave to remind us what happened here.

Get dropped off at your hotel to end the tour.

Where this trip takes you

Mangapwani Coral Cave, Slave Chamber, abandoned cargo ship on the shore near Mangapwani Cave

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Mangapwani 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel
Transport waiting charge
English-speaking Zanzibar tour guide
All taxes, fuel, and service fees included
Bottled water
Entrance fees

What's Not Included

Medical insurance
Flights
Visas
Airport taxes
Expenses of a personal nature
Lunch
Tips and gratuities

What to bring

Swimming suit
Towel
Sunscreen
Hat or cap
Camera
Insect repellent

Know before you go

Mangapwani Caves
During your stay in Zanzibar, how would you like to visit some amazing caves and also enjoy a beautiful beach?
The Mangapwani Coral Cave is a large natural cavern with a freshwater pool. Local people got their drinking water here. The Slave Chamber, a dark cave cut into the coral rock, was used as a holding place to hide slaves for the illegal trade.
You can choose the tour starting time; we usually recommend 8:30 AM.
You may choose a private excursion and the desired departure time.
The tour may be operated by a multi-lingual guide.

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