Jozani Forest Zanzibar

Jozani Forest

Jozani Forest is not a game park. There are no lions here. No elephants, no giraffes. What Jozani offers is something rarer the last surviving stand of mature indigenous forest on Zanzibar, and the only place on Earth where the Zanzibar red colobus monkey lives . The forest sits 35 kilometres southeast of Stone Town, on the road to Paje and Jambiani . It became Zanzibar's only national park in 2004, protecting a mosaic of groundwater forest, coral rag forest, and mangrove swamps that once covered the entire island . The main draw is the monkeys. The Zanzibar red colobus kima punju in Swahili, meaning "poison monkey" for its strong scent is found naturally nowhere else on the planet . Between 5,000 and 6,000 individuals remain, and Jozani protects the largest population . They are habituated to visitors, often feeding at eye level just metres from the trail . AfriMemories Expedition arranges private Jozani visits timed to the early morning, when the monkeys are active and the crowds haven't arrived.
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Where is Jozani Forest located?
About 35 km southeast of Stone Town, on the road to Paje and Jambiani. Roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour from Stone Town
What is Jozani Forest famous for?

The Zanzibar red colobus monkey an endangered species found naturally nowhere else on Earth. Jozani protects the largest population .

How long does the Jozani Forest tour take?

About 1.5 to 2 hours for the forest walk plus the mangrove boardwalk .

What is the best time to see the monkeys?
Early morning, from 7:30 AM opening until around 10 AM. They are most active and at eye level. By 11 AM they climb to rest, and the tour buses arrive
What else can I see at Jozani besides the monkeys?
Mangrove boardwalks, over 40 bird species, Sykes' monkeys, bushbabies, chameleons, duikers, and butterflies
Is Jozani Forest suitable for children?
Yes. The trails are easy and the monkeys are a hit with children. The walk is not physically demanding
Can I visit Jozani without a guide?
You can enter independently, but a ranger guide is included with the entry ticket and is recommended for finding the monkeys and understanding the forest
Why book Jozani with AfriMemories Expedition?
We time your visit for early morning, before the crowds and while the monkeys are active. Private transfers, private guiding, and combinations with spice farms or Stone Town. The Zanzibar most travellers never see.

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Emilian Carterliando

The monkeys were amazing but the forest visit is brief. If you arrive with the tour buses, the monkeys are high in the trees and hard to see. AfriMemories got us there early, which made all the difference. Three stars for the park itself, five for the operator's timing.

Emilian Carterliando

London

Huy Trandus

Great forest and incredible monkeys. The mangrove boardwalk is a nice addition. It's a short visit — 90 minutes to 2 hours — so don't expect a full day. AfriMemories combined it with a spice farm for us, which made it a full experience.

Huy Trandus

Edinburgh

Claire Jackson

I didn't expect much from a "forest walk" but this was genuinely special. The red colobus monkeys are unlike anything I've seen hey exist nowhere else on Earth. Our guide was passionate and knowledgeable. AfriMemories timed it perfectly, avoiding the tour buses.

Claire Jackson

Lake District

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