4-Hour Zanzibar Nature Tour with Jozani Forest and Butterfly Centre

4 Hours Round trip from hotel reception Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Zanzibar Butterfly Centre conservation sanctuary
02 Observe hundreds of native butterflies in a lush tropical garden
03 See the endangered Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkey in its natural habitat
04 Walk through beautiful mangrove forests on elevated boardwalks
05 Learn about butterfly breeding and conservation efforts
06 Explore Jozani Forest, Zanzibar's only national park

Discover two of Zanzibar's natural treasures on this half-day experience near Jozani Forest. Visit the Zanzibar Butterfly Centre to walk through a lush tropical garden filled with native butterflies while learning about their life cycle and the sanctuary's conservation work. Then continue to Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park for a guided forest walk in search of the endemic Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkey, followed by a walk along the mangrove boardwalk to learn about the ecological importance of this unique coastal ecosystem.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Zanzibar, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Zanzibar Butterfly Centre and Jozani Forest Discovery

Your adventure begins with pickup from your hotel at selected locations, followed by a transfer to the Jozani area.

At the Zanzibar Butterfly Centre, enjoy a guided visit through the butterfly garden and learn more during a conservation presentation. This stop also offers excellent photography opportunities as you walk among the butterflies.

Continue to Jozani Forest National Park for a guided forest walk. Here, you will look out for the Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkey, explore the mangrove boardwalk, and enjoy nature interpretation from your guide.

After the tour, drive back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from hotel reception 2 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Entrance fees
Butterfly Centre guided visit
Jozani Forest guided tour
Government taxes
Bottled drinking water

What's Not Included

Meals
Personal expenses
Tips (optional)

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes
Light clothing
Hat
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Camera
Reusable water bottle

Know before you go

Moderate walking is involved.
Suitable for all ages.
The tour operates in all weather conditions.
Wear comfortable footwear suitable for forest trails.
Wildlife sightings are highly likely but cannot be guaranteed.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please help protect the environment by avoiding littering and not feeding wildlife.
Languages: English.
French is available on request.
German is available on request.
Italian is available on request.
Spanish is available on request.