Jozani Forest (Red Colobus Monkeys)

This lush forest reserve on Zanzibar's main island is home to the endangered red colobus monkeys, found nowhere else on Earth, whose distinctive russet fur and acrobatic movements through the canopy are a thrilling sight. Beyond the primates, you'll encounter diverse wildlife including bushbabies, African palm civets, and over 50 bird species while walking shaded boardwalk paths through thick coastal forest. The reserve protects one of Zanzibar's last primary forests and offers an immersive escape into the island's wild heart, far removed from its sandy beaches.