Tour Descriptions:

JOZANI FOREST ZANZIBAR

For the most amazing primate viewing opportunity explore our Zanzibar Jozani forest tour. For those interested in a bit trivia, the 44 sq.km Jozani Forest is the only indigenous forest in Zanzibar. Encompassing 3% of the land mass of the island the forest is part of the Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, the only national park on Zanzibar. The diverse habitat of the park comprises of grasslands, coral rag forests, salt marshes, groundwater forests besides mangroves which provide sanctuary to an impressive array of flora and fauna.
It is home to 100 tree species including the 200-year-old Mama Mtondoo, a stately mahogany tree and is also the last sanctuary in the world for the rare and endemic Kirk’s red colobus monkey and the Blue Sykes Monkey. Bear in mind that the endangered primates have no resistance to human infections, so be responsible and keep at least three meters distance from the primates. If you have flu or cold-related infections refrain from visiting the park. You can also catch the Bush Pigs, Aders Duiker Antelopes, Elephant Shrews, and Chameleons etc on the fascinating nature trails of the park. Tips- Early morning is the best time to catch views of primates. Unlike humans, they start at the break of dawn!
That’s not all; just a kilometre away is the Zanzibar Butterfly Centre, home to nearly 50 species of butterflies. Unlike the primates they aren’t vulnerable to human infections and so if you are delicate enough you can get a close interaction with them.  

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 : Jozani Forest Zanzibar

The Jozani forest, a natural reserve, lies 35 km South East from Zanzibar City between Chawaka Bay and Uzi Bay.

The Jozani forest, a natural reserve, lies 35 km South East from Zanzibar City between Chawaka Bay and Uzi Bay.

Encompassing 3% of the land mass of the island and spread over 10 square km the Jozani Forest is the only indigenous forest in Zanzibar and is part of the Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, the only national park on Zanzibar. The diverse habitat of the park comprises of grasslands, coral rag forests, salt marshes, groundwater forests besides mangroves which provide sanctuary to an impressive array of flora and fauna.

It is home to 100 tree species including the 200-year-old Mama Mtondoo, a stately mahogany tree and is also the last sanctuary in the world for the rare and endemic Kirk’s red colobus monkey and the Blue Sykes Monkey. You can also catch the Bush Pigs, Aders Duiker and Sunni Antelopes, Elephant Shrews, mongoose, bush baby, tree hyrax, civet, the small Zanzibar leopard, and Chameleons etc on the fascinating nature trails of the park.

Group Price

What's Includes

Game safari to national park as specified

Price quoted per person sharing in US dollars

Professional English speaking safari and tour guide / driver

All game viewing activities specified

What’s not included

Any sightseeing

excursions and optional activities other than those specified

Entry visas

International flights

Laundry

Tips and gratuities to safari crew – recommended: 15-20 USD per day to safari driver

10 – 15 USD per day to safari cook

Travel insurance