This forest is one of the last remaining sanctuaries in the world of the red colubus monkey.
The forest is 2,512 hectares (6,207 acres) in size and was declared a nature reserve in the 1960′s.
Wonderful photo opportunities and sightings of these
rare creatures living in the forest reserves are possible
on the pathways. Our guides are also naturalists and nature lovers
will have a wonderful time in the nature reserve.
They were an endangered species, but numbers have
increased in recent years thanks to conservation work by the nature
reserve working closely with the local people. It is
estimated that there are now between 2,000-2,500
monkeys. The monkeys are wild, but it is possible to
get close to them and they carry on their normal
activities as though human visitors do not exist.
The elusive Zanzibar leopard (last sited several years ago) is said
to feed here at night – perhaps this is why the reserve is only open
during the day?!
Jozani has an excellent nature trail and the guides are well trained
and informative. A walk through this impressive flora and fauna is one
of the highlights Zanzibar has to offer.
At Jozani, you will also visit the Mangrove swamp and walk around the Mangrove forest.
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