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1 day(s)
Private
1-10 people
moderate
For natural history enthusiasts, the main attraction of the underrated interior is Jozani Forest, which now forms part of Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park and harbours the island’s largest concentration of endemic Kirk’s red colobus monkey, along with rich birdlife and various other alluring forest creatures.
Jozani Forest lies 35kms South-East of Zanzibar Town with an area of about 1,000 hectares, it is the only remaining natural forest on Unguja island
Duration
1 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-10 people
Tour Code
ZTTS - JF
Departure Type
guaranteed
Tour Category
Adventure
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
10 - 65

Zanzibar
08:00
Zanzibar
12:00
Driving you in a private vehicle to Jozani forest that will take us an hour to reach the site
This trip is excellent for nature lovers who want to experience the thrilling fascination of walking through large pandanus and palm trees. Here we shall observe the forest with trees older than 100 years, is the sanctuary for some very interesting animals, including the Red Collobus monkey, the small Zanzibar leopard, blue monkey, chameleon, mongoose, bush baby, tree hyrax, bush pig, civet, and two small antelope species found only on Zanzibar, Zanzibar duiker and sunni.
Amazing sky-high trees, mangrove areas, and the Medicine jungle are a tranquil home to rare red Colobus monkeys and even rearer, hard to spot endemic Zanzibar Sykes’ monkey, two endemic antelope species, Zanzibar leopard, blue monkeys, chameleons, mongoose, tree hyrax, bush pigs, civets, 50 different species of butterflies and 40 species of birds. Jozani forest is also a natural pharmacy, an amazing source of natural remedies! Every tree or plant cures something. Your experienced guide will lead you through the network of paths and give you some surprising information on the plant's use. The path will lead you through the mangrove habitat, where you can easily spot some fish and crabs. A trip to Jozani forest will recharge your batteries to proceed to another adventure.
Friendly, Experienced and Professional guide
A bottle of water during the tour
Pickup and drop off from stone town area
Accommodation is not included
International and Domestic flights are not included
Meals are not included
Medical insurance is not included
The transfer service from Beach hotels is not included
To arrange this please contact our customer service team once you have a confirmed booking.
Personal Expenses
Gratuities for guide/driver and Tips