About this experience
This experience combines Zanzibar’s most unique wildlife and nature highlights in one seamless small-group tour, limited to just 20 guests for a more personal and comfortable journey.
Explore Jozani Forest on a guided walk with a local expert, learning about its rich ecosystem while spotting rare Zanzibar red colobus monkeys, native wildlife, tropical birds, and butterflies. A peaceful mangrove boardwalk adds a different perspective of this unique environment.
Continue to Salaam Cave, where you can observe giant marine turtles up close in a calm and natural setting. With 30 guaranteed minutes at the site, you’ll have time to watch, take photos, and connect with these gentle animals. Depending on the tide, there may also be an opportunity to relax or swim at a nearby white-sand beach.
With hotel transfers, entrance fees, guided experiences, and lunch included, this tour offers a smooth, well-organized day combining forest, wildlife, and coastal beauty in one unforgettable experience.
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- International lunch
- 2-hor guided walk through Jozani Forest
- Knowledgeable local guide
- 30 minutes up-close with giant marine turtles at Salaam Cave
- Observation of endemic Red Colobus and other monkeys
- Entrance fees included
- Small-group tour (max 20 participants)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides and driver (optional)
Itinerary and highlights
Explore the Jozani Forest on a guided walk through Zanzibar’s only national park, home to rich biodiversity and unique tropical ecosystems. With your local guide, you’ll learn about native plants, medicinal trees, and the forest’s important ecological role.
The highlight of the visit is meeting the famous Zanzibar red colobus monkeys — one of the rarest endemic primates in the world — often seen moving freely through the trees. You may also spot other monkey species, colorful birds, and butterflies in their natural habitat.
The experience continues along a peaceful mangrove boardwalk, offering a different perspective of the forest and its unique coastal ecosystem.
Salaam Cave, a unique natural site known for its giant marine turtles in a calm coastal setting. Here, travelers have the chance to observe and get close to these gentle creatures in a safe and controlled environment, learning more about their behavior and conservation.
Depending on the tide, there may also be an opportunity to swim in the nearby clear waters or relax on the surrounding white-sand beach, making it a peaceful stop to connect with Zanzibar’s marine life and natural beauty.
Meeting and pickup information
- Exact pickup time will be confirmed 24 hours before your safari, based on the hotel pickup schedule.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- pl — Guide
- French — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Ocean Blue Holidays
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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