Red colobus monkey in Jozani Forest

Nature & Wildlife

Endemic species · easy walk

Jozani Forest Tour

Zanzibar's only national park and the last refuge of the endemic red colobus — a primate found nowhere else on earth. A guided walk through mahogany and ebony groves, then a raised boardwalk over the tidal mangroves. Quiet, shaded, and surprisingly close-up.

Duration: Half Day8am – 12pm
From: JozaniSouth-central
Group: Up to 8Walking
Best for: Nature fansFamilies · all ages

You'll see

Endemic Zanzibar red colobus
Chameleons, bush pigs, forest birds
Mahogany & ebony groves
Mangrove boardwalk loop

Bring

Long sleeves & trousers (mosquitoes)
Closed shoes — paths can be muddy
Insect repellent
Quiet voices, the troops are wild

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Hour by hour

A typical day

Minute by minute, what you can expect. Times are a guide — we adapt to weather, tides, and the mood of the day.

08:00

Hotel pickup

Drive south through the spice belt towards Jozani.

09:00

Park entry & briefing

Meet your forest guide. Insect repellent on, voices low.

09:15

Red colobus tracking

Through the mahogany groves to the habituated troop. Often within a few metres.

10:30

Mangrove boardwalk

Raised loop over the tidal forest. Crabs, mudskippers, kingfishers.

11:30

Drive back

Through the spice belt towards your hotel.

12:30

Drop-off

Back at your hotel.

What's always included

Hotel pickup & drop-off
Licensed local guide
Bottled water all day
All park & entry fees
Equipment provided

Not included

Tips for guides & crew
Alcohol (where applicable)
Travel insurance
Spending money

Booking & payment

Book at least 48 hours ahead
20% deposit, balance on the day
Free cancellation up to 24h before
USD, EUR, GBP, TZS — all accepted

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