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Photo: Erasmus Kamugisha, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsJozani Forest
Zanzibar
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park protects Zanzibar's last large area of natural forest. It's the best place to see the Zanzibar red colobus, a monkey found nowhere else on Earth, which feeds close to the paths with little fear of people.
What to see
- Zanzibar red colobus: Endangered and endemic, seen on almost every visit near the forest edge.
- Forest walk: Tall trees, Sykes' monkeys and birds.
- Mangrove boardwalk: A raised walk through the mangroves of Chwaka Bay.
Tip: Keep a few metres from the monkeys and don't feed them: it harms their health.
Getting there and practical tips
- From Stone Town: About an hour by road; many tours combine Jozani with a spice farm or the south coast.
- Guides: Entry includes a park guide, who will find the monkeys and explain the forest.
- Time: Allow about 1.5 to 2 hours, including the mangrove boardwalk.
About the red colobus
The Zanzibar red colobus is found only on Zanzibar, and a large share of the population lives in and around Jozani. Conservation and community projects have helped numbers recover, and families of monkeys now feed in the trees beside the paths, which makes them easy to watch.
When to go
All year. Mornings and late afternoons are cooler and the monkeys are active. Paths can be muddy in April and May.
Where it is
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Jozani Forest: questions
What animals can you see in Jozani Forest?
Zanzibar red colobus monkeys, Sykes' monkeys, bushbabies at night, and many birds and butterflies.
Is Jozani Forest worth visiting?
Yes, for a couple of hours: the red colobus monkeys are easy to see and unique to Zanzibar.
How far is Jozani from Stone Town?
About an hour by road, on the way to the south and east coasts.