Jozani Forest - Red Colobus Monkey Safari - Alimakelele Tours

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Jozani Forest - Red Colobus Monkey Safari

New Tour
Zanzibar

4

hours

Tour type

Adventure Tour
Duration

Half Day (4 Hours)
Language

English
Group Size

15

Overview

Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is Zanzibar's only national park, protecting the island's largest remaining stand of mature groundwater forest. This lush, green sanctuary is home to the endangered Zanzibar red colobus monkey, found nowhere else on earth.

**Why You'll Love This Tour:**
✓ See rare red colobus monkeys in the wild
✓ Walk through ancient forest trails
✓ Explore mangrove boardwalks
✓ Spot diverse bird species
✓ Learn about conservation efforts
✓ Perfect for nature lovers

The park features a network of walking trails that take you through different forest types. Your guide will help you spot wildlife and explain the unique ecology of this important conservation area.

                                    Highlights:
                                     🐒 See rare red colobus monkeys
 🌿 Walk through ancient forest
 🌳 Explore mangrove boardwalk
 🦜 Spot diverse bird species
 📸 Amazing nature photography

                                

Itinerary

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Pickup from your hotel between 8:00-9:00 AM depending on location. Enjoy the scenic drive through Zanzibar's countryside to Jozani Forest.

Meet your guide at the park entrance. Begin your walk through the groundwater forest, learning about the unique ecology and searching for red colobus monkeys.

Spend time observing troops of red colobus monkeys in their natural habitat. Your guide will share fascinating facts about their behavior and conservation status.

Walk along the elevated boardwalk through the mangrove forest. Learn about this important ecosystem and spot crabs, mudskippers, and mangrove birds.

Complete your walk and return to the park entrance. Transfer back to your hotel, arriving around 1:00-2:00 PM.

Tour Cost & Information
                                        Price: 
                                                                                            $45.00
                                                 $40.00
                                                                                        per person
                                        
                                    
Included:
 Park entry fees
 Professional guide
 Bottled water
 Transport from South Coast/Stone Town
 Forest walk
 Mangrove boardwalk
Not Included:
 Tips for guide (recommended $5)
 Lunch
 Transport from Nungwi/Kendwa
 Personal expenses
What to Bring:
 Comfortable walking shoes
 Insect repellent
 Camera
 Binoculars (optional)
 Bottled water
 Hat and sunscreen

Frequently Asked Questions

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The main walking trail takes about 1.5-2 hours. The mangrove boardwalk adds another 30 minutes. Total tour time is about 3-4 hours including travel.

No, the red colobus monkeys are very gentle and used to human presence. However, please do not touch or feed them, and maintain a respectful distance.

The monkeys are most active in the morning. We recommend morning tours for the best wildlife viewing and cooler temperatures (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM).

You may spot Sykes monkeys, bushbabies (at dusk), duikers, and over 100 bird species including the Zanzibar red bishop.