Jozani Forest Tour in Zanzibar
This is a 3-hours guided excursion. The Jozani Forest Tour will take you to the Jozani natural forest (it is the only natural forest in Zanzibar Island). The forest is located in the central east region of the Zanzibar Island. Just about a 20min drive from Stone Town. It is a narrow neck of land between the Chwaka Bay in the north and Uzi Bay to the south. It contains about 100 tree species from a total of 43 families.
The forest has over 2,512ha that includes the whole ground water forest, coral rag forest and salt marsh area.

What the Trip Includes
Itinerary Basics
Attribute | Itinerary |
Schedule | 09:00 to 12:00 (time flexible) |
13:30 to 16:30 (time flexible) | |
Starting point | Jozani Forest, Central |
Termination point | Jozani Forest, Central |
Key activities | Sightseeing |
Memo | Watch your personal belongings, these monkeys are cheeky |
Visit the Rare Red Colobus Monkey
The forest is the home of the rare Red Colobus Monkey, which is only endemic to this forest. This part of your holiday mainly focuses on a visit to the naturally reserved forest on this specially dedicated excursion.

See the Mangrove Swamp and Other Wildlife
The forest also accommodates a large mangrove swamp and a tract of natural forest that is home to a few unique species including the Sykes monkey, bush babies, Ader's duiker, over 50 species of butterfly and 40 species of birds.
Prices for the Jozani Forest Tour
Categories | Standard | Premium | Premium+ |
Adult | $35 | $50 | $60 |
Child (5-10) | $30 | $43 | N/A |
Baby | Free | Free | Free |
Group from 5 | $26 | $38 | $45 |
Single supplement | $5 | $5 | $5 |
‣ Price inclusion | |||
Entrance fee | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Transport waiting charge | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Bottle of mineral water | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Soft drinks | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Alcoholic beverages (adults only) | N/A | N/A | ✔ |
Lunch | N/A | ✔ | ✔ |
Return transport* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
*Transport is not included in the above costs. It is charged separately depending on your pickup and drop off locations.