Tanzania · JOZANI FOREST TOURS IN ZANZIBAR
This is the shortlist you would text a friend: 15 jozani forest tours in Zanzibar worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you commit.
Travel from your hotel to Jozani Forest with a guide such as Hussein or Osman, look for Zanzibar’s red colobus monkeys, elephant shrews, frogs, and mangrove crabs, then visit Salaam Cave in Kizimkazi to see and swim with sea turtles. Pickup and drop-off options are available.
“It was very rainy but my guide still did an amazing job with the quality of the trip”
You’ll walk Jozani Forest with a private guide such as Kamis or Abdul, looking for Zanzibar’s red monkeys, elephant shrews, dik-diks, and chameleons. The tour also visits a mangrove area, includes hotel pickup and drop-off, and is offered in English, French, or German.
“Die Abholung verlief problemlos und pünktlich. Die Tour ging relativ schnell vorbei und man hätte sich doch an der ein oder anderen Stelle etwas mehr Erklärungen gewünscht bzw. einen längeren Aufenthalt in den jeweiligen Waldabschnitten.”
Travel by private vehicle to Jozani Forest for a close look at Zanzibar’s red colobus monkeys and blue monkeys, then walk through mangroves. Hotel pickup, entry fees, water, and a guide are included. English, French, Italian, Spanish, and German guides are available.
“Do not do this activity if it is raining - the monkeys stay high up in the trees so you will not see them up close. Otherwise, guide Joseph was great and pickup from Nungwi was punctual and easy. I recommend wearing shoes rather than flipflops/sliders - you will walk through a jungle.”
Travel from Zanzibar to Prison Island by boat for its old buildings, giant tortoises, coral waters, and beach time. Then walk through Jozani Forest with a guide to see red colobus monkeys and mangroves. Some departures add Nakupenda Sandbank, lunch, fruit, drinks, and snorkeling.
“The conditions for the tortoises on Prison Island are poor. The place is not a sanctuary or a conservation center. The tortoises are kept in a small, fenced area with many tourists. They cannot move freely, and their environment feels unnatural. Overall, it seems more like a prison for tortoises than a place focused on animal welfare or protection. I would skip prison island and only go to jozani forest. The guide and driver, transportation and everything else was great. We got to see red colobus monkeys on their natural habitat in jozani forest.”
Spend eight private hours exploring Zanzibar’s south coast with a guide such as Abdul, Rashid, or Alen. Swim in Salaam Cave with sea turtles, visit Kuza Cave, walk Paje Beach, meet red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest, and stop at The Rock Restaurant. Lunch is optional and should be booked ahead.
“I loved swimming with the turtles. But the whole day was good. Suggestion would be to bring water shoes and not wear green bathing suits.”
Travel from Zanzibar to Jozani Forest, Salaam Cave, Maalum Cave, Paje, and Kae Beach. You will see red colobus monkeys, swim with cared-for sea turtles, enjoy African lunch, and finish with a sunset drink. Guides such as Omar, Mahir, and Kasim have led recent departures.
“Mahir and Kasim were amazing!!! They weren’t excellent from beginning to end. Highly recommend!”
This private Zanzibar day tour combines a Mnemba snorkeling and dolphin boat trip, Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach, and The Rock Restaurant. Guides such as Abdul, Abdullah, Rashid, and Taimur lead the day, with private transport, admission fees, water, and WiFi included. The pace is full but flexible.
“Our tour guide Abdul made the experience amazing. He went above and beyond the whole day. He was able to take photographs at every stop and even gave photo op suggestions. He was also very knowledgeable about everything Zanzibar related!”
Join a private 4 to 5-hour trip from Stone Town to Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. Walk beneath mahogany and eucalyptus trees, look for Zanzibar red colobus monkeys, and cross a mangrove boardwalk with a guide such as Seif. Morning and afternoon departures are available.
“The driver was 20 minutes late which was very worrying and meant that, rather than being amongst the first to arrive at the forest, we were beaten there by a large number of tour buses. The tour itself lived up to expectations, with plenty of monkeys despite the torrential rain.”
Walk through Jozani Forest in a private group, looking for Zanzibar’s red colobus and Sykes monkeys, birdlife, and several forest habitats. Afterward, follow the Pete-Jozani Mangrove Boardwalk through coral thickets, mangroves, and a creek. Pickup, bottled water, transport, and fees are included.
“I had an amazing experience with Pazuri Zanzibar Tours! Their service was professional, friendly, and well-organized from start to finish. The guides were knowledgeable, always on time, and made sure we felt safe and comfortable throughout tRead more”
Travel south from your Zanzibar hotel to Jozani Forest Reserve for a private, ranger-led walk among red colobus monkeys, native birds, medicinal plants, and tall forest trees. The visit also includes a mangrove boardwalk, hotel transfers, and a choice of morning or afternoon departure. Your driver-guide may be Rashid.
“Rashid, our driver and tour guide arrived on time (before time!) and welcomed us at our pick up location. Our drive to our activity was filled with great talk along the way on many subjects of interest. We appreciated catching up on local events. Rashid conducted an excellRead more”
Travel from your Zanzibar hotel to Jozani Forest for a guided walk among red colobus monkeys, trees, and mangroves, then continue to The Rock Restaurant in Pingwe for photos or a reserved meal. English-speaking drivers include Feisal and Amy Cholo, while government forest guides may be shared.
“The tour was so amazing! The Jozani forest and the mangroves were stunning and we saw a lot of monkeys even with rainy weather. The Roch restaurant was so beautiful and the sea view amazing. A special thanks to my driver Feisal who was really one of the most professional and kind drivers I have met! He told me a lot about Zanzibar and made it a very comfortable tour!”
You’ll visit Jozani Forest, swim in a clear coral cave with sea turtles, then reach The Rock Restaurant by water taxi. Hotel transfers, entry fees, bottled water, transport, and a multilingual guide are included. Lunch and drinks at The Rock cost extra.
“Abwechslungsreiches Programm, bei den Schildkröten sollte man die Anzahl begrenzen!!! Das beruhigt Tier und Mensch, macht alles erlebnisreicher und verhindert, dass zum Bsp. meine Frau ohne eigenes zutun gebissen wurde. Für die Erstverpflegung wäre ein vorhandenes großes Pflaster angebracht!”
Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Stone Town’s landmarks, learning how Zanzibar’s spices are grown and used, and spotting red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest. Your private group travels by air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water, WiFi, guides, coconut and tropical fruit tasting, and optional lunch stops.
“We loved Stone town city tour, Spice Tour and Jozani Forest. I would recommend visiting Zanzibar and doing a tour of these sites. Our tour guides were punctual and knowledgeable of the area. My major concern however was that we were Read more”
Travel from Zanzibar to Jozani Forest with a guide, look for rare red colobus monkeys and walk the mangrove boardwalk, then visit a private spice farm. The six-hour trip includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, and English guiding. Some versions add Stone Town, cooking, or a sandbank outing.
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Visit Jozani Forest with a private guide such as Isaac, looking for red colobus monkeys, forest plants, birds, crabs, and mangroves. Hotel pickup, entry fees, water, and a choice of five guide languages are included, though the stated timing needs careful checking.
“Very good tour. Our guide Isaac was very knowledgable and nice. I can recommend this activity.”
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