Zanzibar: Kiwengwa Forest and Beach Tour

Explore the Kiwengwa-Pongwe Forest Reserve and relax on Kiwengwa Beach. Discover diverse wildlife, hidden coral caves, and enjoy water sports and local cuisine.
Begin your tour with a visit to the Kiwengwa-Pongwe Forest Reserve, approximately 20 km from Stone Town. Wander beneath a coral-rag canopy that shelters a surprising diversity of wildlife. See endemic red colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, Sykes' monkeys, duikers, suni antelopes, and a variety of birds including Fischer's turaco and crowned hornbill.

Discover hidden coral caves with spectacular formations of stalactites and stalagmites, long revered by locals for ancestral worship rituals. Enjoy guided walks that highlight medicinal plant species and local conservation efforts for this fragile habitat.

After the forest, arrive at Kiwengwa Beach, a long stretch of powdery white sand edged by turquoise Indian Ocean waters. The natural beauty here is striking: coconut palms sway over a shoreline that transforms with the tides — exposing tidal pools filled with marine life at low tide and inviting calm swimming and water sports at high tide.

On the beach, relaxation meets adventure: sunbathe or stroll along the soft sands, paddleboard or kayak over the clear lagoon, snorkel among vibrant coral reefs brimming with colorful fish and turtles, or ride the steady trade winds via kitesurfing or windsurfing.

Sunset dhow cruises offer a romantic capstone to the day, while beachside cafes and local eateries tempt with Swahili-style seafood, coconut curries, and exotic fruit drinks.

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.

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.