3-Hour Jozani Forest Guided Walk with Zanzibar Red Colobus

3 Hours Round trip from Jozani Forest entrance Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Guided walk through Jozani Forest, the largest forest on Zanzibar
02 Close views of the endangered Zanzibar red colobus, found only on Zanzibar
03 Chance to spot Sykes monkeys, forest birds, and butterflies
04 Easy 3-hour walk on flat trails, suitable for families
05 Park entrance fees, government fees, and drinking water included

Explore Jozani Forest in Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, the only national park on Zanzibar island and about 40 km from Stone Town. This 3-hour guided walk takes you along forest trails to see the endangered Zanzibar red colobus, found nowhere else in the world, while learning about the park's trees, plants, and conservation. You may also spot Sykes monkeys, forest birds, and butterflies along the way. With park entrance fees, government fees, and bottled drinking water included, this easy walk on flat trails is suitable for families and travellers of most fitness levels.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Zanzibar, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Guided Walk Through Jozani Forest and Red Colobus Habitat

Meeting: Meet your English-speaking guide at the entrance to Jozani Forest, inside Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, about 40 km from Stone Town. Hotel transfer is not part of this tour. Ask us for a quote for a transfer from your hotel.

Forest walk: Follow nature trails through Jozani Forest, the largest forest on Zanzibar. Your guide explains the trees and plants and how the national park protects them.

Red colobus monkeys: Spend time with the Zanzibar red colobus, an endangered monkey found only on Zanzibar. Your guide leads you to the troops and shows you how to watch and photograph them without disturbing them.

Other wildlife: Keep an eye out for Sykes monkeys, birds, and butterflies. Sightings of these species vary from day to day.

End: The walk finishes back at the forest entrance, about 3 hours after the start.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Jozani Forest entrance 2 cities · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English-speaking guide
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park entrance fees
Bottled mineral drinking water
All government fees

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off (available on request at extra cost)
Meals and snacks
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Travel insurance and personal expenses

What to bring

Comfortable closed walking shoes
Insect repellent
Sun hat and sunscreen
Camera
Light clothing and a rain jacket in the wet season
Cash for tips and personal purchases

Know before you go

The red colobus are wild animals. Do not touch or feed them, and follow your guide's instructions on distance.
Trails can be muddy during the rainy season. Wear closed shoes.
Mosquitoes are common in the forest. Use insect repellent.
Hotel transfer is not included. Ask us to arrange one if you need it.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the Jozani Forest visitor entrance on the main road through Jozani. We confirm the meeting time with you when you book. Hotel transfer can be arranged at extra cost.

Tour start

Jozani Forest entrance, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.