Exploring The Jozani & Mangrove’s Forest
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, South East Coast of Zanzibar - Tanzania
Offered in: English, Italian, German and 4 More
Tour Duration
09:00 - 12:00 or 14:00 - 17:00Minimum Group Size
1 PersonMaximum Group Size
50 PeopleTour Type
Nature & WildlifeGuides/Drivers
In-personMinimum Age
Children with 2 years & aboveMeeting & Pickup
Pick-up/Drop-off at any placeCut-off Time
4 hours before start timeCancellation Policy
May cancel up to 24 hoursChildren Need to be Accompanied By at Least One Adult
Our advice:
- You can combine with Swimming With Dolphins and Visiting The Rock Restaurant as full day excursion
- Not allowed to feed or touch monkeys, alter habitat, or take any items home and Walk in silence
- We suggest going in the morning; higher possibility of seeing the monkeys
- Suitable for all ages and fitness level, children enjoy it a lot
- Bring your Sun lotion/cream, Sun hat and sun glasses
- Strong shoes appropriate for walking in the forest
Description
This trip is excellent for nature lovers who want to experience the thrilling fascination of walking through large pandanus and palm trees. The Jozani forest, a natural reserve, lies 35 km South East from Zanzibar City between Chawaka Bay and Uzi Bay. The only remaining natural forest of Unguja covers an area of 10 square km. The forest, with trees older than 100 years, is the sanctuary for some very interesting animals, including the Red Collobus monkey, the small Zanzibar leopard, blue monkey, chameleon, mongoose, bush baby, tree hyrax, bush pig, civet, and two small antelope species found only on Zanzibar, Zanzibar duiker and sunni.
Amazing sky-high trees, mangrove areas, and the Medicine jungle are a tranquil home to rare red Colobus monkeys and even rearer, hard to spot endemic Zanzibar Sykes’ monkey, two endemic antelope species, Zanzibar leopard, blue monkeys, chameleons, mongoose, tree hyrax, bush pigs, civets, 50 different species of butterflies and 40 species of birds. Jozani forest is also a natural pharmacy, an amazing source of natural remedies! Every tree or plant cures something. Your experienced guide will lead you through the network of paths and give you some surprising information on the plant's use. The path will lead you through the mangrove habitat, where you can easily spot some fish and crabs. A trip to Jozani forest will recharge your batteries to proceed to another adventure.
What's Included
- Service of Informative, friendly and Experienced Professional Tour guide
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel in private car with air condition
- Waiting Charge, Fuel Surcharges & Service Fees
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
- Mineral Water During the Tour
- Entrances Fees
What's Excluded
- Medical Insurance if needed
- Gratuities for Tour Guide or Driver
- International & Domestic Flights
- Expenses of a personal Nature
- Airport/Departure Tax
- Visa Fee
COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
