Stone Town and Jozani Forest
Red colobus monkeys and the UNESCO old town
- Location Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and Stone Town
- Duration Full day, approximately 8 hours
- Tour type Private or shared
- Availability Daily
Price on request Send the form and we reply with a firm quote, usually within a few hours.
Overview
Wildlife and history in one day, running the forest first while the monkeys are active and the day is still cool.
You arrive at Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park in the mid-morning. The trails lead into the territory of the endangered Zanzibar red colobus monkey, a species living nowhere else on earth. Bush babies, Ader’s duiker, Sykes’ monkeys, butterflies and forest birds share the same trees. Your guide finds the troops, explains their behaviour and takes you across the mangrove boardwalk on the edge of Chwaka Bay.
The afternoon moves to Stone Town. This UNESCO World Heritage Site carries African, Indian, European and Arabic influences in a few square kilometres of coral stone lanes. Your guide leads you past Darajani market, the former slave market and Forodhani Gardens, with views over the House of Wonders, and fills in the stories of Princess Salme, Farrokh Bulsara and Bi Kidude.
The day finishes at the Old Fort with time for craft and souvenir shopping before the drive back to your hotel.
Highlights
- See the endemic Zanzibar red colobus monkey
- Cross the mangrove boardwalk over the tidal forest
- Walk the UNESCO old town with a licensed guide
- Darajani market and the former slave market
- Views over the House of Wonders from Forodhani Gardens
- Craft and souvenir shopping at the Old Fort
Itinerary
- 08:00
Hotel pickup
Collection and the drive toward Chwaka Bay.
- 09:30
Jozani forest trail
Guided walk to find the red colobus troops, then the mangrove boardwalk.
- 11:30
Drive to Stone Town
A break for lunch on arrival.
- 13:30
Stone Town walking tour
Darajani market, the former slave market, Forodhani Gardens and the seafront landmarks.
- 16:00
Old Fort and shopping
Finish at the Old Fort with time for crafts and souvenirs.
- 16:30
Return transfer
Drive back to your hotel.
What is included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- National park entrance fees and taxes
- Licensed English-speaking guide and park ranger
- Stone Town walking tour
- Bottled water
Not included
- Lunch and drinks, where not listed as included
- Personal shopping and souvenirs
- Gratuities for your guide and driver
- Travel insurance
- Anything not named under what is included
Pickup and meeting point
Pickup time: Around 08:00.
Meeting point: Hotel reception.
We collect from these areas:
- Stone Town
- Zanzibar City
- Maungani
- Nungwi
- Kendwa
- Matemwe
- Kiwengwa
- Pwani Mchangani
- Uroa
- Pongwe
- Chwaka
- Michamvi
- Paje
- Jambiani
- Makunduchi
- Kizimkazi
- Fumba
- Mangapwani
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun cream, hat and sunglasses
- Refillable water bottle
- Small notes in Tanzanian shillings or US dollars
- Camera
- Clothing covering shoulders and knees for Stone Town
- Insect repellent
- Binoculars if you have them
Important information
- Park rules ask visitors to keep several metres from the monkeys and never feed them.
- This is a long day with a fair amount of walking across two very different sites.
- Modest clothing is appreciated in Stone Town.
- Wild animal sightings are reliable at Jozani but never guaranteed.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does the forest come first?
The monkeys are most active in the morning and the forest is cooler then. Stone Town works well in the afternoon and finishes near Forodhani for sunset.
Is lunch included?
No. There is a lunch break in Stone Town and your guide will recommend somewhere to suit your budget.
How much walking is involved?
Around ninety minutes at Jozani and two hours in Stone Town, both flat and unhurried.
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