Explore Jozani Forest Like a Local
Guided Jozani Forest wildlife tours starting from just $15 per person.
Location
Jozani Forest, Zanzibar
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8am to 4pm
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Our Featured Tours
Choose the perfect way to experience Jozani Forest's red colobus monkeys, mangrove trails, and rich biodiversity. All tours include expert naturalist guides.
Jozani Short Tours
From $20
Jozani Middle Tours
From $40
Jozani Birds Tour
From $80
Jozani Long Tours
From $130Jozani Short Tours
The Jozani Short Tour is the standard park visit designed for travelers who simply want a brief look at Jozani Forest and its famous Red Colobus monkeys. Lasting approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour, this shared tour follows the main visitor route and is often conducted with large groups. If you would like a more complete experience with a professional guide, smaller groups, wildlife discovery, medicinal plants, and deeper exploration of the forest, we recommend booking our Jozani Mid-Length Tour instead.
Jozani Middle Tours
Explore the natural beauty of Jozani Forest on a guided group adventure tour, shared with up to 8 people. Walk through lush forest trails with a local guide and discover rare Red Colobus monkeys, chameleons, bush babies, and unique plants used in traditional medicine. This 2–3 hour experience is perfect for nature lovers who want to enjoy wildlife, learning, and peaceful forest scenery in a small shared group setting.
Jozani Birds Tour
Discover the incredible birdlife of Jozani Forest on a private birdwatching tour designed for nature lovers, birders, and photographers. Led by a knowledgeable bird guide, this early morning experience gives you the best opportunity to observe Zanzibar’s unique bird species during their most active hours. Enjoy a peaceful walk through the forest while learning about bird behavior, habitats, and conservation in one of Zanzibar’s most important natural ecosystems.
Jozani Long Tours
Discover the wildest and most untouched parts of Jozani Forest on our ultimate full-day hiking adventure. This exclusive experience takes you far beyond the standard tourist routes, deep into Zanzibar's largest remaining indigenous forest. Explore hidden ecosystems, search for rare wildlife, enjoy exceptional birdwatching opportunities, and experience the forest in a way that very few visitors ever do. Perfect for nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers, photographers, researchers, and adventurous travelers seeking the most complete Jozani Forest experience.
Loved by Travelers
“Knowledgable guide! Inclusive and very considerate — despite rainy weather he made sure we walked to places where we would have the highest probability of seeing the animals. He went above and beyond to ensure we all had enough time for questions and never hesitated to answer any of them. 10/10 guide!”
Dania Vandborg
Denmark
“An amazing insight into the only surviving forest in Zanzibar. Protection from tsunami and even climate change. Once under a coral ocean it is now strong mahogany trees and mangroves. Find the monkeys that are only found in this forest. Guides are well informed.”
Caroline Crutchley
United Kingdom
“There are enough red monkeys to see and the information about the forest is interesting. Go with water shoes or sandals you don't mind getting dirty — it is a tropical forest and there are sure to be muddy areas on the walk.”
Yvonette Aiko Koyama
Japan
“What a fantastic place. Just myself and two other people with a brilliant tour guide. As a monkey fanatic I absolutely loved getting to see the red colobus in their natural habitat up close. The mangrove forest afterwards was also unique, and the guide took photographs for us. One of my highlights of Zanzibar.”
Aneesa
United Kingdom
“Beautiful experience because we went at the right time (08:40). We had a private tour, saw animals and plants, and our guide Amur was very informative and patient. Entrance fees support forest maintenance and protection. The tour can last two to three hours for those who ask lots of questions.”
Ioannis Antonakis
Greece
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