Jozani Forest and the Zanzibar Red Colobus: A Visitor’s Guide

Short answer: Jozani is Zanzibar’s national park, and the place to see the Zanzibar red colobus, a monkey found nowhere else in the world.

Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park covers about 50 square kilometres in the middle-south of the island and became a national park in 2004. It protects forest, swamp and mangrove, and it is the easiest way to see Zanzibar’s wild side in a morning.

What you can expect to see

• Zanzibar red colobus: the park’s best-known resident. Groups are often seen low in the trees and are used to people.
• Sykes’ monkeys: more common and more active, usually seen higher up.
• Birds and butterflies: many species, especially after rain.
• Mangroves: a short boardwalk lets you walk through them without wading.

Tips for a better visit

• Go in the morning, when the monkeys are most active.
• Wear closed shoes and light long sleeves for insects.
• Keep a respectful distance, and never feed the animals.
• Bring water and insect repellent.

Pairing Jozani with something else

Jozani sits on the road to the south and east coasts, so it combines well with other stops. See our Jozani Forest tour, or choose a combination such as spice farm and Jozani, Jozani and cave swimming or Jozani and the Blue Lagoon.

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