Jozani Forest Tour

The journey

JOZANI FOREST + MANGROVE Discover Jozani Forest's unique habitat through guided trails, monkey spotting and protected mangrove boardwalks ideal for families and nature lovers. "Meet the Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkeys" TOUR DESCRIPTION Visit the only national forest in Zanzibar Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park This is your best chance to see the rare Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkey- an endangered species found only on this island. They are friendly, curious, and love posing for photos. After the forest walk, explore the mangrove swamp on a wooden boardwalk and learn how this ecosystem protects the island. Perfect half-day tour for nature lovers, families and photographers. Duration : 4-5 Hours | Start: 8:00am or 2:00pm | End: 1:00pm or 6:00pm Pick up: Any hotel in Zanzibar | Drive to Jozani ITINERARY 1. DRIVE TO JOZANI FOREST 8:00am Pick up from hotel → Drive 1 hrs south to Jozani National Park Pass local villages and see rural Zanzibar life 2. FOREST WALK + RED COLOBUS MONKEYS 9:00am Enter the forest with a professional park guide 1hr guided walk through tall mahogany and palm trees Spot the endangered Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkeys - they are used to people Also see Sykes monkeys, bush babies, 40+ bird species, butterflies Learn about medicinal plants used by locals 3. MANGROVE BOARDWALK Walk the 500m wooden boardwalk over the mangrove swamp See crabs, mudskippers, and mangrove trees growing in salt water Guide explains how mangroves protect Zanzibar from erosion 4. RETURN - 11:30am to 1:00pm Optional stop at local craft shop on the way back Drop off hotel by 1:00pm Afternoon tour ends 6:00pm HIGHLIGHTS 1. Red Colobus Monkeys - See them up close, found only in Zanzibar 2. Jozani Forest - The last remaining natural forest on the island 3. Mangrove Ecosystem - Walk above the swamp on the boardwalk 4. Medicinal Plants - Learn how locals use forest plants 5. Half Day - Easy to combine with Spice Farm or Stone Town WHAT TO BRING Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera, $ for tips.

Highlights

• Red colobus monkey viewing
• Mangrove boardwalk
• Conservation interpretation