Zanzibar: 6-Hour Mangrove Kayak Tour & Jozani Forest Visit

Kusini, Tanzania



Explore the mangroves of Uzi Island on a kayak tour and visit Jozani Forest on a day trip from Zanzibar. Choose from a variety of kayaking options and enjoy a guided walk through the forest.

Highlights

  • Choose from a variety of kayaking options, including EcoKayak Zanzibar
  • Paddle through the mangrove channels around Uzi Island on a kayak tour
  • Visit Jozani Forest, Zanzibar's only national park, and see red colobus monkeys
  • Enjoy a guided walk through forest trails and the mangrove boardwalk
  • Add on a visit to Jambiani village or a spice farm tour to end your day

Description

Begin your day with a morning kayak tour through the mangroves, choosing from three options. Paddle through the mangrove channels around Uzi Island, one of the most scenic kayaking areas in southern Zanzibar. Alternatively, enjoy the quieter waterways of Bwejuu with excellent birdlife and shaded mangrove tunnels. Or, opt for an eco-focused guided kayak experience.

After your kayak tour, take a break to have a snack, hydrate, and travel toward Jozani Forest. Visit Jozani Forest, Zanzibar's only national park and the best place to see the endemic Zanzibar red colobus monkeys. The guided walk includes forest trails and the mangrove boardwalk overlooking Chwaka Bay.

After your visit to the forest, enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant or continue to Paje or Jambiani for beachfront dining. After lunch, relax at Paje Beach, visit Jambiani village, or stop at Jozani Spice Farm for a short spice tour.

Includes

Transparent kayak rental
Guided tour
entance fees

Excludes

Food and drinks
tips

Important Information

  • Suitable for beginners Ideal for couples and families Optional drone photography available

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes kayaking through the mangrove channels around Uzi Island and a guided visit to Jozani Forest to see red colobus monkeys.
The kayak tour takes place around the mangrove channels of Uzi Island, located in southern Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Yes, you can select from multiple kayaking options, including EcoKayak Zanzibar, for your mangrove experience.
Visitors can see Zanzibar's endemic red colobus monkeys and other native wildlife during the guided forest walk.
Yes, the mangrove kayak tour is suitable for beginners with guided support and calm water conditions around Uzi Island.
Yes, you can add visits to Jambiani village or a spice farm tour to extend your Zanzibar experience.
The full tour lasts approximately six hours, including kayaking and the forest visit.
Mornings are ideal for kayaking and visiting Jozani Forest to avoid the midday heat; check the website for current scheduling.
No prior kayaking experience is necessary, as the tour guides provide instructions and the waters are calm.
The guided walk follows designated forest trails and the mangrove boardwalk within Zanzibar's Jozani Forest National Park.

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