Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkey Tour | Jozani Forest & Mangrove Experience

Explore Zanzibar’s only national park and encounter the world’s unique and endangered Zanzibar red colobus monkeys!

This unforgettable eco-adventure takes you deep into Jozani–Chwaka Bay National Park, home to Zanzibar’s last remaining areas of pristine natural forest. Immerse yourself in the island’s rich biodiversity as you discover its remarkable wildlife, lush forests, and delicate ecosystems.

Highlights & Key Experiences

🐒 Unique to Zanzibar: The Red Colobus Monkey

• Encounter Zanzibar’s endemic red colobus monkeys (Kima Puju), one of the world’s rarest primates.
• Only around 6,000 red colobus monkeys remain in the wild, with approximately 5,000 living in Jozani Forest.
• These charming and gentle monkeys are accustomed to the presence of visitors, making them wonderful subjects for wildlife photography.

🌿 Explore the Pristine Tropical Forest

• Walk through Zanzibar’s largest natural forest, covering approximately 50 square kilometres.
• Discover more than 40 bird species and over 100 species of trees.
• Learn about local medicinal plants and traditional herbal knowledge.
• Look out for rare Sykes’ monkeys and Ader’s duikers.

🌊 Mangrove Boardwalk Experience

• Walk along a carefully constructed wooden boardwalk through pristine mangrove forests.
• Discover the unique mangrove ecosystem, home to a wide variety of bird species and reptiles.
• Learn about the vital role mangroves play in preventing coastal erosion and protecting the environment.

🦋 Rich Biodiversity

• Discover more than 50 species of butterflies fluttering through the forest.
• Spot a variety of chameleons, lizards, and rare frogs.
• Admire towering mahogany and eucalyptus trees.