Jozani Forest

The Jozani woodland is primarily renowned for its indigenous Kirk’s Red Colobus Monkeys (*Kima Punju* in Swahili). Once on the verge of extinction, these monkeys have made a remarkable comeback thanks to local conservation efforts, with approximately 6,000 now residing in the forest.

Beyond the monkeys, Jozani is a sanctuary for Sykes' monkeys, bush pigs, Ader’s duiker, suni antelopes, elephant shrews, and chameleons. Your tour includes a visit to the Pete-Jozani Mangrove Boardwalk, which winds through coral thickets and mangrove creeks—a vital ecosystem that protects the coast from erosion and houses various bird species and snakes.

Established in 1995, the Jozani Chwaka Bay Conservation Project ensures that local communities benefit from your visit. A portion of your admission goes directly toward development programs and compensating local farmers for crop damage caused by the protected monkeys.