Jozani Forest Tour

Discover Zanzibar’s wild side on a guided Jozani Forest Tour. Walk through tropical forest, look for the island’s endemic red colobus monkeys, explore the mangrove boardwalk, and learn about the plants, wildlife and ecosystems protected within Zanzibar’s only national park.

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Discover Zanzibar’s only national park on a private half-day Jozani Forest Tour. Walk through tropical forest, look for endemic Zanzibar red colobus monkeys, follow the mangrove boardwalk, and learn about the island’s wildlife and ecosystems with a knowledgeable local guide.

Quick Facts

No. of Travellers Цена
1 Traveller $150per person
2 Travellers $113per person
3 Travellers $100per person
4 Travellers $88per person
5 Travellers $88per person
6 Travellers $88per person
7 Travellers $88per person

Rates shown are per person in USD and vary by group size.

МАРШРУТ

Travel to Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, Zanzibar’s only national park, for a private half-day guided nature experience. Begin with a walk through the tropical forest as your local guide introduces you to the different plants, habitats and wildlife found within this important protected area.
One of the highlights of the tour is searching for the Zanzibar red colobus monkey, an endemic primate found naturally only in Zanzibar. Spend time observing the monkeys as they move through the trees while your guide explains more about their behaviour, habitat and conservation.
Continue through the forest, keeping an eye out for birdlife, butterflies and other wildlife before exploring the park’s mangrove boardwalk. Walk above the mangrove environment while learning how this distinctive ecosystem supports wildlife and helps protect Zanzibar’s coastal environment.
The experience combines wildlife viewing, forest walking and conservation, giving you an opportunity to discover a very different side of Zanzibar beyond its beaches.

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Booking & Travel Information

Morning or Afternoon Tour

You can choose to visit Jozani Forest in the morning or afternoon, making it easy to fit the experience around the rest of your Zanzibar holiday plans.

Pick-Up from Stone Town Hotels

If you are staying in Stone Town, hotel pick-up and drop-off are included in your tour rate.

Pick-Up from Zanzibar Beach Hotels

If you are staying at a beach hotel elsewhere in Zanzibar, return vehicle transfers between your hotel and Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park are included.

What to Wear

Wear lightweight, comfortable clothing and suitable walking shoes. The tour takes place outdoors along forest paths and the mangrove boardwalk, so comfortable footwear is recommended.

What to Bring

Bring sun protection, a hat, insect repellent, comfortable walking shoes and your camera or phone. A light rain jacket can also be useful depending on the weather.

Walking in Jozani Forest

The experience involves walking through tropical forest and along a wooden mangrove boardwalk. Forest paths can be uneven or damp, particularly after rainfall, so suitable footwear is recommended.
Tourist exploring Jozani Forest Zanzibar

What to Expect on a Jozani Forest Tour

A Jozani Forest Tour offers a completely different experience from Zanzibar’s beaches and historic towns. The tour takes you into Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, an important protected landscape of tropical forest, mangroves and other natural habitats.

The park is particularly famous for the Zanzibar red colobus monkey, which is endemic to Zanzibar and has become an important symbol of conservation on the island.

With a knowledgeable local guide, you will walk through the forest while learning about its plants, animals and conservation. The experience then continues into the mangrove environment, where a raised boardwalk allows you to explore another of the park’s distinctive ecosystems.

Rather than being simply a monkey-viewing excursion, the tour gives you a broader understanding of Zanzibar’s natural environment and the importance of protecting its remaining forests.

Red Colobus monkey in a tree in Zanzibar

Занзибарские красные колобусы

One of the main reasons travellers visit Jozani Forest is to see the Zanzibar red colobus monkey.

These monkeys are endemic to Zanzibar, meaning their natural range is restricted to the islands. Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park provides one of their most important protected habitats and they are a major focus of conservation work in Zanzibar.

During your guided walk, your guide will help locate the monkeys and explain more about their behaviour and forest habitat. Watching them feed, rest and move through the trees is often one of the most memorable wildlife experiences of a Zanzibar holiday.

Boardwalk at Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, Zanzibar.

Explore the Jozani Mangrove Boardwalk

The Jozani Forest Tour is not only about the red colobus monkeys.

The experience also takes you into the park’s mangrove ecosystem, where a wooden boardwalk allows you to walk through an environment very different from the tropical forest.

Mangroves are an important part of Jozani Chwaka Bay’s biodiversity. As you walk, your guide can explain how these unusual trees survive in tidal conditions and why mangrove habitats are important for Zanzibar’s wider coastal ecosystem. The park’s official site specifically highlights the mangrove boardwalk as one of its visitor experiences.

Why Is Jozani Forest Important?

Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is Zanzibar’s only national park and protects approximately 50 square kilometres of varied habitat, including tropical forest, mangroves and coastal ecosystems.

The wider Jozani-Chwaka Bay landscape is also recognised by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve, reflecting its ecological importance and the relationship between conservation and surrounding communities.

Most importantly for visitors, the park protects habitat for the endemic Zanzibar red colobus monkey as well as numerous birds, butterflies and other wildlife.
This makes a visit to Jozani more than simply a sightseeing excursion; it is an opportunity to experience one of Zanzibar’s most important conservation areas.

Why Visit Jozani Forest with a Local Guide?

A knowledgeable local guide helps you see much more than you might notice when walking through the forest alone.

Your guide can help locate red colobus monkeys, identify plants and wildlife, and explain how the forest and mangrove ecosystems work together.

They can also introduce you to the conservation challenges facing Zanzibar’s natural habitats, turning a pleasant forest walk into a more meaningful understanding of the island’s wildlife and environment.

Tourists walking on the Jozani Forest boardwalk

Best Time for a Jozani Forest Tour

Jozani Forest can be visited throughout the year.

The official national park information identifies June to October as the dry season and a particularly good period for visiting, while morning and late afternoon are highlighted as good times for observing the red colobus monkeys.

Easy Travel offers both morning and afternoon departures, allowing you to choose the time that works best with the rest of your Zanzibar itinerary.

Why Choose Easy Travel for Your Jozani Forest Tour?

Local guide showing a colobus monkey to tourists at Jozani Forest, Zanzibar

Местные знания

Explore Jozani Forest with a knowledgeable local guide who can help you understand Zanzibar’s wildlife, plants and natural ecosystems.

Easy Travel transfer vehicle in Zanzibar

Carefully Planned

From hotel transfers to park arrangements, we take care of the details so you can concentrate on enjoying your Jozani Forest experience.

Guide and tourist couple having a picnic at Jozani Forest

Private Experience

Enjoy a private Jozani Forest Tour with personal attention, flexibility and plenty of opportunity to ask your guide questions.

Easy Travel Guide assisting tourists with their luggage

Support from Start to Finish

Easy Travel supports you from your first enquiry through to the end of your Jozani Forest Tour.

Часто задаваемые вопросы

The Jozani Forest Tour is a guided visit to Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park where you can explore tropical forest, look for Zanzibar red colobus monkeys and walk through the park’s mangrove ecosystem.

The Jozani Forest Tour is a half-day private experience.

Jozani Forest forms part of Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park on Zanzibar Island, Tanzania. It is Zanzibar’s only national park.

Jozani Forest is one of the best-known places to observe Zanzibar red colobus monkeys in their natural habitat. However, they are wild animals, so wildlife sightings should never be considered guaranteed.
In addition to searching for red colobus monkeys, the tour includes a guided forest walk and mangrove boardwalk. You may also encounter birds, butterflies and other wildlife along the way.

Yes. The tour is always operated privately for you and your travelling party.

Yes. You can choose either a morning or afternoon departure according to your Zanzibar holiday plans.
Yes. Pick-up and drop-off from Stone Town hotels are included. Return transfers are also included for travellers staying at Zanzibar beach hotels.
Yes. Entrance fees to Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park are included in the tour price.

Yes. Bottled drinking water is included during the tour.

No. Lunch is not included in the Jozani Forest Tour.

Wear lightweight, comfortable clothing and suitable walking shoes. Insect repellent and a light rain jacket can also be useful when exploring the forest.

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Jozani Forest?

Discover Zanzibar’s endemic red colobus monkeys, tropical forest and mangrove ecosystem on a private guided visit to Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park.

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