Zanzibar Jozani forest tour (from Town)
ID: GYG784981-1257500
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Explore Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, Zanzibar's only national park, home to rare red colobus monkeys, diverse wildlife, and medicinal plants
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, also known as Jozani Forest, is Zanzibar's only national park and is home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. Despite its small size of 50 square km, the park features towering trees, mangrove areas, and the Medicine Jungle. The park is home to rare red colobus monkeys and the even more elusive Zanzibar Sykes' monkey, as well as two endemic antelope species, the Zanzibar leopard, blue monkeys, chameleons, mongooses, tree hyrax, bush pigs, civets, 50 different species of butterflies, and 40 species of birds.
Jozani Forest is also known as a natural pharmacy, with many of the trees and plants having medicinal properties. Your experienced guide will lead you through the network of paths and provide interesting information about the plants' uses. The tour will also take you through the mangrove habitat where you can spot fish and crabs.
This tour includes transportation from any hotel in Zanzibar, a guided private trip to Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, a local English-speaking guide (other languages on request) and entrance fee to the park. The tour is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, and is especially enjoyed by children. It is a two-hour activity that can easily be combined with other activities and is a must-see for guests staying only on Zanzibar.
Highlights
- Spot the red colobus monkeys and other unique species
- Learn about the medicinal properties of the park's diverse plant life
- Walk through the mangrove forests, where you can observe fish, crabs
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Respect the wildlife and follow the guide's instructions
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.