Zanzibar: Jozani forest full day tour Private tour with Hotel pickup & drop-off included
ID: GYG1042091-O-1616277
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Explore Jozani Forest, visit the Zanzibar Butterfly Center, and see Aldabra giant tortoises at a reptile park. Learn about butterfly life cycle and enjoy local snacks at a local market.
Begin your adventure with a visit to Jozani Forest, a 44 sq km area that comprises groundwater forest, coastal forest, grassland, mangroves, and salt marsh. Walk through this impressive flora and fauna, home to a wide variety of mammals, birds, and butterflies.
Spot the unique red colobus monkeys, known for their friendly nature and distinctive appearance. Learn about their diet, which consists only of green and young fruits and vegetables. Keep an eye out for other forest species like the dik-dik, elephant shrew, and chameleons.
Next, visit the mangroves area and learn how these vital ecosystems are grown and maintained.
Continue to the Zanzibar Butterfly Centre, a community project aimed at protecting endangered species of butterflies. Set in 5000 sq/ft of beautiful gardens, the center offers the opportunity to see butterflies up close, feed them, and learn about their fascinating life cycle.
Finally, , head to a reptile park to see Aldabra giant tortoises, snakes, chameleons, and more. Then enjoy delicious Swahili snacks before concluding your tour.
End of the tour
Highlights
- Discover the unique flora and fauna of Jozani Forest on a guided tour
- See the rare red colobus monkeys and learn about their unique features
- Visit the Zanzibar Butterfly Center and learn about their life cycle
- Explore a reptile park and see Aldabra giant tortoises and chameleons
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour is customizable based on interests
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for walking
Bring sunscreen and a hat for sun protection and repellant for insects.
INCLUDED
- Tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Bottle of water
- Government tax
- Sea weed for feeding marine animals
- Hotel pick up and drop-off from your hotel and back (if option selected)
NOT INCLUDED
- Extra expenses
- Lunch and beverages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
