Explore Zanzibar with Jozani Red Colobus Monkey and Turtle Swim
Description
Experience Jozani Forest, home to the rare Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkeys, with a refreshing Sea Turtle Swim at the crystal-clear natural waters of Salaam Cave Unlike standard tours, this experience is led by a knowledgeable local guide who shares the history, culture and conservation efforts behind each destination. At Jozani Forest, you'll explore Zanzibar's only national park and observe the unique Red Colobus Monkeys in their natural habitat while learning about the island's rich biodiversity and mangrove ecosystem. Continue your adventure at Salaam Cave, where you'll swim and interact with rescued sea turtles under wildlife officials in a safe and natural environment. This ethical wildlife encounter offers unforgettable memories while supporting local conservation initiatives. This private tour is perfect for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, couples, families, photographers and first-time visitors to Zanzibar looking for an authentic experience away from large crowds.
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Itinerary
Continue to Kizimkazi Village where you’ll visit the famous Salaam Cave Turtle Lagoon. Here you can swim alongside friendly sea turtles in clear waters and relax in a unique natural cave environment. Visit Salaam Cave and enjoy observing or swimming with rescued sea turtles in a protected natural environment. Any interaction or feeding, where permitted, is carried out only under the supervision of authorized wildlife officials and in accordance with local animal welfare and conservation guidelines.
Enjoy your journey at Jozani Forest National Park, home to the rare red colobus monkeys found only in Zanzibar. Walk under the lush canopy, learn about the local ecosystem and experience the serenity of the mangrove boardwalk. Meet the rare Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkeys in their natural habitat while learning about ongoing conservation efforts. Any wildlife observation or feeding (where permitted) is conducted under the supervision of authorized wildlife officials in accordance with local conservation regulations.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The customer will be picked up any location he mentioned, just let us know your hotel/accomodation. The driver will pick you up to the hotel, he will come with sign of leader name written in a paper
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(7)
We had an amazing experience. Our guide was knowledgeable about the mangroves, monkeys and sea turtles, as well as history and interesting facts about the area. We had no issues with pickup. The sea turtles and the monkeys were absolutely magical, highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience and enjoyed learning about the mangroves, monkeys, sea turtles, and the history of Zanzibar. We’re especially happy that everything went smoothly with the pickup and that the wildlife experiences made your trip memorable. Thank you for your kind recommendation—it truly means a lot to us! 🌴🐒🐢 We hope to welcome you back to Zanzibar again in the future!
This was so much fun! Such a great experience. Our tour guide Muhammad was so sweet and informative. I didn’t even realize we were going to see a Mangrove. Muhammad explained everything so well. And swimming with turtlesss?!!! Breathtaking! Ismael, our driver, was friendly and let us connect to the Bluetooth on the ride back to our resort. We were the DJs and Ismael loved my afrobeats playlist- so lit!! 10/10 recommend!
Thank you so much for this amazing review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a fun and memorable experience with Muhammad and Ismael. We’re especially happy that you enjoyed learning about the mangroves and swimming with the turtles. 🐢🌿 And of course, the Afrobeats ride back sounds like it was a whole experience of its own! 😂🎶 Thank you for the 10/10 recommendation. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Zanzibar for another adventure! 🌴🇹🇿
Red Colobus Monkey – Jozani Forest, Zanzibar The Red Colobus Monkey is the most famous wildlife attraction in Jozani Forest and is found only in Zanzibar. This rare and endangered species is known for its striking reddish-brown back, black face, and long white hair on its shoulders. Jozani Forest is home to thousands of these unique monkeys, making it one of the best places in the world to observe them in their natural habitat. Visitors walking through the forest trails can enjoy close-up views of the Red Colobus Monkey as it jumps between trees, feeds on leaves, fruits, and flowers, and interacts with other members of its group. These friendly monkeys are accustomed to people and often provide excellent opportunities for photography. A visit to Jozani Forest offers not only a chance to see this remarkable species but also to learn about Zanzibar’s rich biodiversity and important conservation efforts that help protect this extraordinary animal for future generations.
Thank you for sharing such detailed information about the Red Colobus Monkeys and Jozani Forest. We’re glad you enjoyed learning about Zanzibar’s unique wildlife and conservation efforts. 🐒🌿
Great communication throughout the booking process and a nice excursion to do if you are staying in the south part of the island. Muhammad made sure we found a group of monkeys in the forrest and then the cave with the sea turtles was beautiful, just a little crowded.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the experience with Muhammad, especially the Jozani Forest and Sea Turtle Cave. We also appreciate your feedback about the crowding at the cave and will keep it in mind. It was a pleasure having you with us! 🐒🐢🌴
My experience was wonderful. Sandy Bank Island was simply amazing. A paradise in the middle of the ocean. The seafood BBQ was top notch. We even had lobster. Stone town was amazing. My tour guide took me to places where we could get local prices and not the tourist markup. Mohamed was very knowledgeable and really knew the history of Stone Town.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed Nakupenda Sandbank, the seafood BBQ, and your Stone Town experience with Mohamed. We’re especially happy that his local knowledge helped you discover authentic places and fair local prices. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we truly appreciate your recommendation! 🌴🦞😊
I loved. I saw monkeys, swam with turtles. It was top. Only one beach was missing. There would be the best tour of Zanzibar
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed seeing the monkeys and swimming with the turtles. These are truly some of the most special moments visitors can experience in Zanzibar. We also appreciate your suggestion about including a beach stop. Your feedback is very valuable to us, and we are always looking for ways to improve our tours and create even better experiences for our guests. We hope to welcome you again in Zanzibar for another adventure. Best regards, Spice & Sand Tours
Excellent experience on the Southern side of the island. Water was clean and a lot of fun feeding the turtles. They were really docile and so can easily be petted or pushed away. Monkeys were a lot of fun and were within a meter of me.
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience exploring the southern side of Zanzibar with us. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the clear water and the special moment of feeding and swimming with the turtles. They are truly gentle creatures, and interacting with them is always a memorable highlight for many of our guests. We are also happy to know that you enjoyed seeing the monkeys up close — it’s always exciting to observe them in their natural environment. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we are grateful that you chose to explore Zanzibar with our team. We hope to welcome you again in the future for more unforgettable experiences on the island. Best regards, Spice & Sand Tours
