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Jozani Forest Tours: The 15 Best Red Colobus Walks

57 tours  ·  from $48

The red colobus troops sit low and close, which means the walk is short. The 15 below cover the forest and the mangrove boardwalk, and say which pair it with the Rock, the turtles or a beach afternoon.

Zanzibar: Jozani Forest & Sea Tortoises Sanctuary Tour - The drive to Jozani Forest
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Zanzibar: Jozani Forest & Sea Tortoises Sanctuary Tour

1.Jozani Forest & Sea Tortoises Sanctuary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 204 reviews · 5.5 - 6 hours · from $75Our pick

This 5.5 to 6-hour trip pairs a guided walk through Jozani Forest with a visit to Salaam Cave Aquarium in Kizimkazi. Look for red colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, elephant shrews, frogs, mangrove crabs, and other island wildlife before swimming beside sea turtles. Pickup is optional, with guides including Osman, Hussein, Ali, and Abdul.

“Great day, swimming with the turtles was a unique experience. Nice guide and driver.”

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Dolphin tour, Jozani Forest, Jambiani Kuza Cave, Paje Beach &The Rock restaurent - Starting on the water near Matemwe and Mnemba
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Dolphin tour, Jozani Forest, Jambiani Kuza Cave, Paje Beach &The Rock restaurent

2.Dolphin tour, Jozani Forest, Jambiani Kuza Cave, Paje Beach &The Rock restaurent

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · from $130

Spend about nine hours exploring Zanzibar by private vehicle and boat. Look for dolphins near Matemwe, meet red colobus monkeys at Jozani, swim at Kuza Cave, relax at Paje Beach, and visit The Rock restaurant. Guides such as Amina, Ibrahim, Hassan, and Ain have earned praise for friendly service, though dolphin-watching and long drives require realistic expectations.

“Jiga boy & Salomon made my trip perfect. On the dark side, I tryed to contact the office several times and did not get respose from them. I was ready at 7:00am with a big uncertainty about the activity to really happen.”

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Zanzibar full day Jozani forest + Spice farm and stone town - Jozani Forest and the search for red colobus monkeys
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Zanzibar full day Jozani forest + Spice farm and stone town

3.Zanzibar full day Jozani forest + Spice farm and stone town

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 90 reviews · 1 day · from $90

Spend a full day with a private guide and driver visiting Jozani Forest, an organic spice farm, and Stone Town. Look for Zanzibar’s red colobus monkeys, cross a mangrove bridge, taste fresh spices and fruit, and see landmarks such as Freddie Mercury’s house. Guide Amina is one highly praised option, with several languages available.

“jozani bos is echt geweldig maar ga zo vroeg mogelijk dab zie je de aapjes bij tientallen. kruidenboerderij is interessant stone town vinden wij niet zo”

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Zanzibar: Jozani nature walk and wildlife tour - The forest walk: relaxed, humid, and shorter than some expect
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Zanzibar: Jozani nature walk and wildlife tour

4.Jozani nature walk and wildlife tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · 3 hours · from $98

Spend three hours with a private guide in Jozani Forest, looking for red monkeys, black monkeys, elephant shrews, digidigi, and camilios. You’ll also walk through a mangrove area and learn how mangroves grow. Hotel pickup, admission, and drop-off are included, with guides available in English, French, and German.

“A Jozani erdőben a program kb 1 órás volt. Bolyongás az őserdőben, majomles, gyönyörű környezet. A mangróve erdőben egy gyaloghídon lehet sétálni, még fotók készítésével sem több, mint fél óra. Az idegenvezető nagy tudású és végtelenül udvarias volt, jó angol tudással. Az ár-érték arány picit túlzó. De az élményért megérte.”

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Zanzibar: Red Colobus Monkeys in Jozani Forest Guided Tour - The hotel pickup and drive across Unguja
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Zanzibar: Red Colobus Monkeys in Jozani Forest Guided Tour

5.Red Colobus Monkeys in Jozani Forest Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Meet Zanzibar’s red colobus monkeys on a three-hour private trip to Jozani Forest. Your guide and driver collect you at your hotel, then lead you through monkey habitat and a nearby mangrove forest. Guides speak English, French, Italian, Spanish, or German. Abdul and Joseph have earned special praise for clear explanations and thoughtful service.

“Takes a while to get to jozani which is expected for a remote island. But we had an air conditioned car and it was a private tour which was unexpected! Drive was really scenic, driving past villages, schools and spice farms. The roads are quite bumpy and there’s a few police stops. The monkeys were really cute but you can’t hold them or touch them like the photos (which isnt the tour companies fault). They werent in a forest, more of a local village with some trees and bushes. The mangroves ARE in the forest, 5 minutes away. Nice quiet walk over the wooden bridge and the guide gave a…”

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Zanzibar: Jozani Forest, Salaam Cave & The Rock Restaurant - Jozani Forest and the red colobus monkeys
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Zanzibar: Jozani Forest, Salaam Cave & The Rock Restaurant

6.Jozani Forest, Salaam Cave & The Rock Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 77 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $105

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring southern Zanzibar with a private guide and hotel pickup. Walk Jozani Forest trails, see rare red colobus monkeys, swim with turtles in Salaam Cave Aquarium, then stop at The Rock Restaurant in Michamvi. Entrance fees and bottled water are included, but lunch and drinks are extra.

“Rehberimiz tam zamanında bizi otelimizden aldı, konforlu bir yolculuktan sonra maymunlarla tanıştığımız Jozani Forest ardından mağaranın berrak sularında yüzen kaplumbağaları beslediğimiz Salaam Cave ve Zanzibar'ın simgesi haline gelen The Rock Restaurant. heebirine giderken yol üstündeki köy manzaraları , yerel halkın gündelik yaşamını görme imkanı... Tavsiye edeceğim keyifli bir tur oldu , teşekkür ediyorum...”

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Zanzibar: Prison Island, Tortoise, Jozani Forest Guided Tour - Prison Island’s prison that never became a prison
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Zanzibar: Prison Island, Tortoise, Jozani Forest Guided Tour

7.Prison Island, Tortoise, Jozani Forest Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 68 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $100

Travel from your Zanzibar hotel to Prison Island by boat, where you’ll see its old prison buildings, tortoise sanctuary and coral waters. Then visit Jozani Forest with a guide to find red colobus monkeys, hardwood trees and mangroves. Some options add Nakupenda Sandbank, lunch and snorkeling. English guidance and hotel transfers are included.

“The conditions for the tortoises on Prison Island are poor. The place is not a sanctuary or a conservation center. The tortoises are kept in a small, fenced area with many tourists. They cannot move freely, and their environment feels unnatural. Overall, it seems more like a prison for tortoises than a place focused on animal welfare or protection. I would skip prison island and only go to jozani forest. The guide and driver, transportation and everything else was great. We got to see red colobus monkeys on their natural habitat in jozani forest.”

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Zanzibar: The Rock, Paje Beach, Jozani Forest, Salaam Cave - Kuza Cave, a cool start in the jungle
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Zanzibar: The Rock, Paje Beach, Jozani Forest, Salaam Cave

8.The Rock, Paje Beach, Jozani Forest, Salaam Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 57 reviews · 8 hours · from $140

Spend eight private hours with a guide such as Abdul, Rashid, or Alen exploring Kuza Cave, swimming with turtles at Salaam Cave, meeting red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest, strolling Paje Beach, and visiting The Rock Restaurant. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and a multilingual guide are included. Food, drinks, and any restaurant meal cost extra.

“We had an incredible time in Zanzibar exploring the Blue Lagoon, The Rock, Paje Beach, and the Jozani Forest. The Blue Lagoon's crystal-clear waters were perfect for snorkeling. The Rock offered stunning views and unique charm. Paje Beach, with its white sand and kite-surfing scene, was ideal for lunch and walking around. The Jozani Forest, home to red colobus monkeys, provided a delightful nature walk through mangroves. Our guide, Ahmed, was fantastic. His knowledge, friendliness, and enthusiasm made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!”

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Zanzibar: Jozani Forest, Salaam & Maalum Caves and Sunset - Jozani Forest and the red colobus monkey
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Zanzibar: Jozani Forest, Salaam & Maalum Caves and Sunset

9.Jozani Forest, Salaam & Maalum Caves and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 53 reviews · 8 hours · from $150

Spend eight hours exploring Zanzibar’s south, from red colobus monkeys at Jozani Forest to sea turtles at Salaam Cave and freshwater swimming at Maalum Cave. You’ll stop for African food in Paje and finish at Kae Mangroves Beach Bar. Guides may include Omar, Mahir, or Kasim, with pickup and drop-off from your hotel.

“We slept in and the guys waited for us, very nice of them. The trip was fantastic, our guide Omar was very nice and welcoming he had great knowledge! The drive Harris was also very friendly and I couldn’t reccomend the trip any more!”

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Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach and The Rock Restaurant - Jozani Forest and the red colobus monkeys
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Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach and The Rock Restaurant

10.Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach and The Rock Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $100

This private Zanzibar day trip combines Jozani’s red colobus monkeys, a swim at Kuza Cave, time on Paje Beach and a stop at The Rock Restaurant. Guides such as James, Yahya, Jumon and Said have led this route. Pickup starts around 8:30 am, and you can adjust the time spent at each stop.

“This was a really nice experience. My husband and I enjoyed the views. We ate at the Rock restaurant which was good.”

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Dolphin Tour, Jozani Forest Tour, Kuza Cave Tour, Paje Beach,The Rock Restaurant - Kuza Cave adds a swim and a slice of Swahili culture
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Dolphin Tour, Jozani Forest Tour, Kuza Cave Tour, Paje Beach,The Rock Restaurant

11.Dolphin Tour, Jozani Forest Tour, Kuza Cave Tour, Paje Beach,The Rock Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $128

Spend about 10 hours exploring Zanzibar by private vehicle and boat. Snorkel near Mnemba Island, look for red colobus monkeys at Jozani, swim in Kuza Cave, relax at Paje Beach, and finish with a seafood meal at The Rock Restaurant. Guides such as Abdul, Abdullah, Rashid, and Taimur are praised for friendly service and flexible timing.

“We were picked up on time by our driver Ali and guide Rashid. Rashid was absolutely tremendous. He was friendly, knowledgeable and provided a great experience. We were never rushed and got to see and do everything this tour promiRead more”

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Jozani Forest Tour - The drive from Stone Town to the forest
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Jozani Forest Tour

12.Jozani Forest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 35 reviews · from $48Best value

From Stone Town, a private vehicle takes you to Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park for a guided forest walk, red colobus monkey sightings, and a mangrove boardwalk. Guides such as Seif focus on wildlife, plants, and photography. Allow four to five hours, including the drive, and confirm your pickup details before booking.

“The driver was 20 minutes late which was very worrying and meant that, rather than being amongst the first to arrive at the forest, we were beaten there by a large number of tour buses. The tour itself lived up to expectations, with plenty of monkeys despite the torrential rain.”

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Zanzibar: Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave and Stand Up Paddle Tour - Swimming with sea turtles at Salaam Cave
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Zanzibar: Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave and Stand Up Paddle Tour

13.Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave and Stand Up Paddle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · 10 hours · from $150

Spend 10 hours exploring southern Zanzibar with a private guide, hotel pickup, and private boat. See Red Colobus Monkeys at Jozani Forest, swim with sea turtles at Salaam Cave, visit Kuza Cave, paddle clear waters, and stop near The Rock Restaurant. Guides speak English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

“La forêt de Jozani vaut le coup. Mais on avait déjà fait du snorkeling, alors pour nous c’était pas passionnant. Un guide au TOP malgres que la journée a étais longue.”

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Jozani Forest - The walk from the Red Stage
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Jozani Forest

14.Jozani Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $95

Visit Jozani Forest with private transport, bottled water, and a guide from Pazuri Zanzibar. Look for red colobus and Sykes monkeys, birdlife, swamp forest, evergreen thickets, and mangroves before crossing the Pete-Jozani Mangrove Boardwalk and its creek.

“I had an amazing experience with Pazuri Zanzibar Tours! Their service was professional, friendly, and well-organized from start to finish. The guides were knowledgeable, always on time, and made sure we felt safe and comfortable throughout tRead more”

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Zanzibar: Jozani forest tour & Spice farm tour with lunch - Starting with Zanzibar’s spice farms
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Zanzibar: Jozani forest tour & Spice farm tour with lunch

15.Jozani forest tour & Spice farm tour with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 6 hours · from $110

Spend six hours with a private English-speaking guide visiting a Zanzibar spice farm and Jozani Forest. Learn how cloves, herbs, and fruits are grown, eat pilau with tropical fruit, then look for red colobus monkeys, birds, butterflies, and mangrove wildlife. Guides such as Ramadan, Iddi, Isaac, and Mohammed have earned praise for their friendly explanations.

“Our guide Ramadan was great and the food was delicious !”

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