Zanzibar: Mangrove Kayaking, Jozani forest & Butterfly tour

Uzi Island, Tanzania



Discover the Jozani Forest, home to the rare red colobus monkeys, on a guided tour. Visit the butterfly center and see the life cycle of butterflies up close. Kayak through the mangroves of Uzi Island

Highlights

  • Explore the Jozani Forest, home to the rare red colobus monkeys
  • Learn about the red colobus monkeys and their habits from your guide
  • Feed the butterflies and chameleons and hold them in your hand
  • Kayak through the mangroves of Uzi Island and spot Zanzibar birds

Description

Explore the Jozani Forest and see the red colobus monkeys, unique to Zanzibar, with less than 2000 remaining in the world. Visit the butterfly center and see the chameleons on this guided tour. Finish your tour by visiting Uzi Island for kayaking in the mangrove forest. Walk with your guide around the ancient hardwood forest and mangrove swamps. Learn about the red colobus monkeys and see them in their natural habitat. Zanzibar is the only place where you can spot red colobus monkeys as well as many other types including Sykes' monkeys. Next, visit the butterfly center. Be part of the feeding ritual and let the butterflies fly close to your hand. Inspect the tiny butterfly eggs, touch and hold the hungry caterpillars, and watch them nibble away at the leaves. Get a close-up view of the life cycle stages of some of the butterflies, starting with their curious cocoons. Experience the chameleons on your hand and feed them by giving them some insects like grasshoppers. Hold them on your shoulder if you like. Finish your tour by visiting Uzi Island for kayaking in the mangrove forest. End of the tour..

Includes

Entry fees Bottle of water Kayaking equipment's Government taxes Professional tour guide Hotel pick up and drop-off from your hotel and back (if option selected).

Excludes

Lunch and Beverage Extra Expenses

Important Information

  • .Remember the Kayaking is done during the high tide in Mangrove. This is Because the high tide allow kayaking to move in Mangrove.

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