2-Hour Jozani Forest Tour in Zanzibar with Red Colobus Monkeys

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Spot the rare Red Colobus Monkey in Jozani Forest, its only home in the world
• 02 See playful Blue Monkeys in Zanzibar's lush and vibrant forest
• 03 Walk through Jozani Forest and observe monkeys playing with their babies
• 04 Explore the local mangrove bridge and learn about saltwater trees and fish species below
• 05 Discover herbs found in Jozani Forest and how local people use them as medicine

Embark on a 2-hour experience in Jozani Forest, Zanzibar's lush natural sanctuary. Walk through the vibrant forest to spot the famous Red Colobus Monkeys and playful Blue Monkeys in their natural habitat, then continue to the local bridge to explore Zanzibar's unique mangrove ecosystem. Along the way, learn about the mangrove trees, the fish species found beneath the bridge, and some of the herbs local people use as medicine.

In Jozani Forest, you will get the chance to explore and watch monkeys playing with their babies, and hopefully you will capture some amazing photographs to remember Zanzibar.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Zanzibar, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Jozani Forest Monkeys and Mangrove Walk

• Jozani Forest is a famous spot in Zanzibar, and it is easy to see animals here. You may already have seen pictures on social media of travellers taking photos with the cute Red Colobus Monkeys in the forest.
• You can enjoy this 2-hour tour for yourself. This is the only home of these beautiful creatures in the world where you can go and see them.
• In Jozani Forest, you will get the chance to explore and watch monkeys playing with their babies, and hopefully you will capture some amazing photographs to remember Zanzibar.
• You will finish the tour at the wonderful local bridge, where you will walk through with your guide and get an explanation about the mangrove trees that live in salt water, as well as the different species of fish found under the bridge.
• Then, head back to your hotel or lodge.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Entry fee
• Jozani guide
• Government tax
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off from your destination

What's Not Included

• Extra expenses
• Tips (optional)
• Beverages
• Lunch

What to bring

• Sunglasses
• Sun hat
• Sunscreen
• Binoculars
• Hand sanitizer or tissues

Know before you go

• You will meet the forest guide after arriving at Jozani Forest.
• Create memories as you visit the animals of Zanzibar Forest while trekking to see the endemic Red Colobus Monkey and Blue Monkey.
• See more species found in Jozani Forest.
• Enjoy fun time with the Red Colobus Monkey, found only on the Zanzibar Islands.
• Walk around the biggest forest on the Zanzibar Islands.
• Visit the local bridge with your guide.
• Get more information about the herbs and how local people use them as medicine.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour start

Pete, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.