About
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park lies on the island of Zanzibar, in Tanzania. It is a place of lush mangrove and forest landscapes, and it is best known as the home of the Red Colobus monkey, a primate found here and nowhere else in the wild in quite the same way. For many visitors, the park is the chance to see this animal up close in its natural setting.
What a visit offers
The park is built around its forest and its wetlands, and the experience is one of quiet walking under a green canopy. Guided nature walks take visitors through the ecosystem, where a guide can point out the rare plants and the wide range of wildlife that live among the trees and the mangroves.
- Sightings of the endemic Red Colobus monkeys
- Guided walks through mangrove and forest habitats
- Encounters with rare flora and a varied range of fauna
- A slower pace suited to observation and photography
Planning your trip
Because the park is a protected natural area, a guided walk is the most rewarding way to explore it, since guides know where the animals and plants are most likely to be found. The park sits on Zanzibar, so it can be combined with time on the island's coast and in its towns. Visitors who enjoy wildlife and quiet woodland will find it a natural choice for a day away from the beaches.