Embark on a captivating tour of Jozani Forest, home to the endangered red colobus monkeys and a vital mangrove forest. Discover the conservation efforts and explore the diverse ecosystem.
Embark on a captivating tour of Jozani Forest, home to the endangered red colobus monkeys and a vital mangrove forest. Discover the conservation efforts and explore the diverse ecosystem.
- Stone Town - The journey begins in Stone Town and takes about 45 minutes to reach Jozani Forest.
- Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park - This is Jozani Forest, a national park. A park ranger will guide visitors through the forest, where they can observe Red Colobus monkeys and, with some luck, other wildlife. The forest also features eucalyptus and…
- Stone Town - The journey begins in Stone Town and takes about 45 minutes to reach Jozani Forest.
- Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park - This is Jozani Forest, a national park. A park ranger will guide visitors through the forest, where they can observe Red Colobus monkeys and, with some luck, other wildlife. The forest also features eucalyptus and mahogany trees. The tour then proceeds to the nearby mangrove forest, where visitors can stroll along wooden pathways and observe mangrove crabs.
- Transfer from Stone Town
- Park ranger guide
- Picnic lunch in the mangroves upon request
- Transfer from Stone Town
- Park ranger guide
- Picnic lunch in the mangroves upon request
- Food and drinks
- Transfers from other parts of Zanzibar than Stone Town
- Food and drinks
- Transfers from other parts of Zanzibar than Stone Town
The forest is best known for its kirks red colobus monkeys (kima punju in swahili), which are en- demic to Zanzibar. About 10 years ago, the monkeys were considered to be in danger of extinc- tion, but this trend has since reversed due to the conservation project. There are about 6000 red colobus monkey residing in Jozani Forest.
After visiting the…
The forest is best known for its kirks red colobus monkeys (kima punju in swahili), which are en- demic to Zanzibar. About 10 years ago, the monkeys were considered to be in danger of extinc- tion, but this trend has since reversed due to the conservation project. There are about 6000 red colobus monkey residing in Jozani Forest.
After visiting the monkeys, you will walk across to the Pete-Jozani Mangrove Boardwalk, which entwines through coral thicket vegetation, mangrove forest and across a creek. You walk through mangrove forest which is extremely crucial to Zanzibar’s ecosystems, providing a habitat for many lizards, snakes and birdlife as well as preventing the coastal erosion.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
