The forest is best known for its kirks red colobus monkeys (kima punju in swahili), which are en- demic to Zanzibar. About 10 years ago, the monkeys were considered to be in danger of extinc- tion, but this trend has since reversed due to the conservation project. There are about 6000 red colobus monkey residing in Jozani Forest.
After visiting the monkeys, you will walk across to the Pete-Jozani Mangrove Boardwalk, which entwines through coral thicket vegetation, mangrove forest and across a creek. You walk through mangrove forest which is extremely crucial to Zanzibar’s ecosystems, providing a habitat for many lizards, snakes and birdlife as well as preventing the coastal erosion.
The Meeting Point is the main entrance of Old Fort. If you are staying the hotel in Stone Town, we are also happy to come to the hotel to pick you up.
The drive starts from Stone Town and takes approximately 45 minutes to Jozani forest
This is Jozani Forest (national park). First you will have a park ranger to guide you in the forest. You will see Red Colobus monkeys, but with a bit of luck, also other animals. There are also eucalyptus and mahogany trees to see. Then the tour continues to the nearby mangrove forest, where you walk through the wooden pathways and see the mangrove crabs.
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