Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park Travel Guide: Top Sights in Tanzania,

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Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Tanzania; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 3 hours

Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, situated in the central-eastern part of Zanzibar Island, is the only national park of its kind in the archipelago, offering an immersive experience into the island's diverse ecosystems. Spanning over 50 square kilometers, the park is most famous for its lush Jozani Forest, home to the rare and endangered red colobus monkeys, a species found exclusively here. The park's unique landscape includes tidal forests, mangroves, and salt marshes, providing a sanctuary for various species of birds, butterflies, and plant life. As visitors walk along the wooden trails that wind through the mangrove forests, they can observe the vibrant aquatic life and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

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Reviews of Jozani

arose58

4
Reviewed: 2024-07-18

This is a nice wilderness walk but the only animals we saw were the monkeys at the very front of the park. The monkeys come very close to people but you are to stay 3 meters away. The mangrove is about a 15 min drive from the forest.
Yvonette Aiko Koyama

5
Reviewed: 2024-05-21

There's is enough red monkeys to see and information about the forest is interesting. To take note, go with water shoes or sandals that you can get dirty as it is a tropical weather forest, there's sure to be muddy area where you will walk!
Caroline Crutchley

5
Reviewed: 2024-03-31

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.
Ιωαννης Αντωνακης

5
Reviewed: 2024-03-02

Beautiful experience because we went at the right time (08:40) we had a private tour because there were only people there, we saw animals and plants our guide Amur was very informative and patient, the money from the entrance ticket is used for the maintenance of the forest and for protection. The duration of the tour varies, it can be up to two or three hours for those who have a lot of questions and want to know everything.
Aneesa

5
Reviewed: 2024-02-14

My god, what a fantastic place. Just myself and 2 other people with a brilliant tour guide. As a monkey fanatic, naturally I absolutely loved it; getting to see the monkeys in their natural habitat, as well as so up close and personal was such a dream of mine. Monkeys seem to be very relaxed around humans too. The mangrove tree forest afterwards was also so unique, and your guides takes some photographs for you. Just such an unplanned yet magical day - one of my highlights of Zanzibar.