Jozani forest Tours

HIGHLIGHTS

Discovery of trees’ species, mangroves, red colobus monkeys, and other animal species. It is a walking tour around jozani forest to see the red monkey and sometimes we may also see the blue monkey Choice of morning or afternoon departure

OVERVIEW

The Jozani forest is best known for its kirks red colobus monkeys (kima punju in swahili), which are endemic to Zanzibar. About 10 years ago, the monkeys were considered to be in danger of extinction, but this trend has since reversed due to the conservation project. There is about 6000 red colobus monkey residing in Jozani Forest. Jozani Forest has several habitats including swamp forest, evergreen thickets, mangroves, as well as a variety of wildlife, including sykes and red colobus monkeys, bush pigs, Ader’s duiker, and suni antelopes, elephant shrews, chameleons, and lots of birdlife. 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 coastal erosion.

Jozani Forest is situated 38km southeast of Stone Town. In 1995, the Jozani Chwaka Bay Conservation Project was set up to protect the largest remaining patch of indigenous ground-water forest that used to cover Zanzibar. Local communities are involved in the project and some of your entrance fees contribute to development projects and to compensate local farmers whose crops are often damaged by the red colobus monkeys.

Pleased notice: This tour is always private, for you and your group only in the vehicle with driver/guide, We can include transfer from anywhere in Zanzibar( Including pick up at the hotel and return transfer, please let us know which hotel you are staying at and we will get a quote from our Service Provider and forward to you, Our Private tour are a great option for Bigger Groups Or those Who Want more freedom & flexibility in their scheduling.