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Overview
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Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park protects the last significant remnant of Zanzibar\’s indigenous forest, along with mangrove swamp along Chwaka Bay. It\’s best known as the home of the Zanzibar red colobus monkey, found nowhere else on Earth and classified as endangered — troops are reliably seen at close range on a guided forest walk.
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Wildlife
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- Zanzibar red colobus monkey — endemic and the park\’s star attraction
- Sykes\’ monkey, bushbaby, and Ader\’s duiker (a small, rare antelope)
- A boardwalk trail through mangrove forest along Chwaka Bay
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Activities
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- Guided forest walk to see the red colobus monkeys
- Mangrove boardwalk trail
- Butterfly center adjacent to the park entrance
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Best Time to Visit
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Year-round — the resident colobus troops are present regardless of season, making this an easy, reliable half-day addition to any Zanzibar itinerary.
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How to Get There
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Jozani sits roughly in the center of the island, about 35–45 minutes from Stone Town and a similar distance from the east coast beaches (Paje/Bwejuu), making it easy to combine with either.
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