In the heart of Zanzibar island, far from the beach resorts and the bustle of Stone Town, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park preserves the last significant area of indigenous forest on the island — and within it, the last wild population of the Zanzibar red colobus monkey, found nowhere else on Earth. Shammah Wonders Safaris arranges eco-friendly guided forest walks through Jozani's beautiful groundwater forest, where these critically endangered primates move through the canopy above you — playful, curious, and entirely unafraid of visitors.
Beyond the colobus, the forest is home to Aders' duikers, numerous species of birds, giant land crabs, and the remarkable mangrove boardwalk that stretches over the tidal channels of Chwaka Bay — one of the most scenic short walks in Zanzibar. This is a genuinely restorative experience: quiet, green, and deeply alive.