Jozani Forest – From En route

Jozani Forest Tour – En Route Zanzibar Excursion

Discover Zanzibar’s indigenous forest and remarkable wildlife during a privately guided visit to Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. This convenient en route excursion can be incorporated into a pre-arranged transfer, allowing you to experience the island’s natural heritage while travelling between destinations.

Tour highlights

• Visit Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
• Walk through Zanzibar’s indigenous tropical forest
• Look for the endemic Zanzibar red colobus monkey
• Learn about the forest’s plants, wildlife and conservation
• Explore the mangrove boardwalk when accessible
• Enjoy a privately guided nature experience
• Conveniently arranged as part of an en route transfer

Tour arrangements

This excursion is designed as an en route stop during a pre-arranged journey in Zanzibar. Pickup and drop-off points must be confirmed in advance and should fall within a practical route for visiting Jozani Forest.

Your exact pickup time, transfer route, meeting arrangements and onward drop-off point will be confirmed after booking. Additional transfer charges may apply when the requested pickup or drop-off requires a substantial deviation from the agreed route.

What to expect

Accompanied by a local forest guide, you will walk along designated trails through Jozani’s tropical vegetation while learning about the plants, animals and conservation challenges of this important protected area.

Jozani is best known as a habitat of the Zanzibar red colobus monkey, a primate found naturally only in Zanzibar. You may observe these monkeys moving, resting or feeding among the trees while maintaining a respectful distance.

When accessible and included in the day’s route, the experience may continue to the mangrove boardwalk, where your guide will explain the importance of mangrove ecosystems to Zanzibar’s coastline and marine environment.

Included

• Pre-arranged en route transportation
• English-speaking local guide
• Guided forest walk
• Jozani Forest entrance fee
• Mangrove boardwalk visit when accessible and operational
• Onward drop-off at the pre-arranged destination

Not included

• Lunch and other meals
• Drinks and drinking water
• Tips and gratuities
• Personal expenses
• Activities or entrance fees not specified under “Included”
• Major diversions from the confirmed transfer route
• Transportation outside the agreed pickup and drop-off arrangements

What to bring

• Comfortable closed walking shoes
• Lightweight clothing
• Hat and sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Drinking water
• A camera or mobile phone
• A light rain jacket during wetter months

Important information

This excursion is subject to availability, park operating conditions and confirmation of a suitable transfer route. A minimum booking of two adults applies, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

The forest paths may be uneven, muddy or slippery, particularly after rainfall. The precise walking route and mangrove visit may change because of weather, trail conditions, conservation requirements or instructions from park authorities.

Wildlife sightings occur in a natural environment and cannot be guaranteed. Visitors must follow the guide’s instructions, maintain a respectful distance from the monkeys and avoid touching or feeding any wildlife.

Responsible forest tourism

Please remain on designated paths, keep noise to a minimum and do not remove plants or other natural materials. Flash photography, feeding wildlife and leaving litter inside the protected area should be avoided.

Why book with Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya?

Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya coordinates your en route transportation, park visit and local guide so that Jozani Forest can be incorporated smoothly into your Zanzibar travel programme. Your pickup point, excursion timing and onward destination will be confirmed before departure.