Meet one of Africa’s rarest monkeys in Zanzibar’s only national park, then walk above the roots of a living mangrove forest.
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, in the centre-south of Zanzibar, protects the island’s largest remaining area of indigenous forest, along with mangroves, salt marsh and coastal thicket. It is the only national park on Zanzibar, and the best place to see the Zanzibar red colobus — a striking monkey with a red back, pale face and wild white tufts of hair, found nowhere else on Earth and listed as endangered.
With a park guide, you walk the forest trails among tall trees, palms and ferns, where Sykes’ monkeys, bushbabies, many birds and butterflies also live. The red colobus families are often found feeding in the trees near the forest edge and on neighbouring farmland, where they are relaxed around people, giving wonderful photographic opportunities from a respectful distance. The visit continues on the mangrove boardwalk, a wooden walkway above the tidal swamp, where your guide explains the role of mangroves in protecting the coast and as nurseries for fish and crabs.
The tour is easy and short, and fits well on the way to or from the south and east-coast beaches, or combined with dolphin watching at Kizimkazi or a Safari Blue day. Park entry and guiding fees are included and support conservation.
An endangered monkey found only on Zanzibar.
Tall trees, palms and ferns in Zanzibar’s only national park.
Walk above the roots of a tidal mangrove forest.
Forest wildlife, including Sykes’ monkeys and bushbabies.
Park fees support the forest and nearby communities.
Transfer to Jozani, about 45–60 minutes from Stone Town and most beach areas.
Walk the forest trails with a park guide, learning about the plants and wildlife.
Watch the colobus families feeding and playing in the trees.
Follow the boardwalk over the tidal mangroves.
Transfer back to your hotel, or continue to the south coast or Kizimkazi.
Per person in US dollars. The more travellers in your group, the lower the price per person.
Just your party, with your own guide and vehicle or boat — set your own pace and start time.
Join other travellers on a scheduled departure — a relaxed, sociable and lower-cost way to go.
One price per seat, whatever the size of your party.
Indicative per-person prices in US dollars. Private prices are for your own party with a private guide, vehicle or boat; shared prices are for a seat on a scheduled group departure. Your final price depends on your date, hotel location and group size, and is always confirmed in writing before you book.
Private prices are per adult for a party of one, two, four or six; shared prices are per seat. Larger groups are quoted on request.
Return transfers from hotels in Stone Town and the main beach areas (Nungwi, Kendwa, Paje, Jambiani, Michamvi, Matemwe) are included. Remote hotels may carry a small supplement.
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park entry and park guide fees are included at current rates.
Reduced rates apply for children; ages and any minimum age are confirmed with your quote.
Boat trips depend on the weather, sea state and tides. If conditions are unsafe, we move your trip to another day or refund it.
Availability, pick-up time and the final price are confirmed in writing before you pay.
Pair this experience with another on the same day or during your stay — we arrange the timing and transfers.
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Sightings are very likely, as several family groups live near the park entrance, but they are wild animals.
Yes — the walk is short and easy.
Yes — it fits well with dolphin watching at Kizimkazi, Safari Blue or a day on the south-east coast.
They live only on Zanzibar and have lost much of their forest habitat; protecting Jozani is key to their survival.
Tell us your date, group size and where you’re staying — our team will confirm availability, pick-up time and your final price within 24 hours.
