Tanzania · Nature Walks

5-Hour Zala Park Nature Tour in Zanzibar with Mangroves

5 Hours Round trip from Zanzibar Easy pace

Eco-tourism project at Zala Park Natural Reserve

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Zala Park, a small nature reserve near Jozani National Park
02 Spot wildlife such as snakes, geckos, lizards, chameleons, tortoises, and little dik-diks
03 Walk the nature trails with an expert guide through a valuable eco-tourism project
04 Visit nearby mangroves, enjoy the sunset, and meet people from the village

Visit Zala Park, a small nature reserve near Jozani National Park, on this 5-hour tour in Zanzibar. Spot a diverse range of wildlife, including snakes, geckos, lizards, chameleons, tortoises, crabs, little dik-diks, bush-babies, and hyrax, while also discovering fruit and spice plants along the trails. Walk through this valuable eco-tourism project with an expert guide, visit nearby mangroves, enjoy the sunset, and meet people from the local village.

See snakes, geckos, lizards, chameleons, tortoises, crabs, the little dik-dik (a type of gazelle), bush-babies (a primate), and hyrax (a rodent-like mammal) among the animal species.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Zanzibar, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Zala Park Nature Reserve and Mangrove Walk

Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location in Zanzibar and begin the tour to Zala Park. Zala Park is a small nature reserve not far from the more famous Jozani National Park.
See snakes, geckos, lizards, chameleons, tortoises, crabs, the little dik-dik (a type of gazelle), bush-babies (a primate), and hyrax (a rodent-like mammal) among the animal species. You will also find many fruit and spice plants, including orange, lime, grapefruit, nutmeg, banana, ginger, chilli, black pepper, and cinnamon.
Let our expert tour guides take you through this valuable eco-tourism project. While walking the nature trails, they will tell you about the local animals and plants. Tourist fees support the local Mungooni community and its school.
Visit nearby mangroves, enjoy the sunset, and meet people from the village.