Jozani Forest, Butterfly Centre and Salaam Cave
- Day trip
- Private or group
- Full day
- Zanzibar and the Coast, Tanzania
Overview
Starting the forest tour to track the monkey and to see the forest.. During a guided journey through the forest you will quickly learn about the different species of monkeys unique to Zanzibar and plant even other animals like elephant shrew. After your forest tour and a short hop to the other side of the national park, there is an opportunity to uncover the magical world of the Zanzibari Mangroves trees. A walk along the wooden trail and you will see the thousands of Black crabs at work under the mangroves and if you’re lucky you might even be able to hear the mangroves talking.
Next Welcome to interactive and visual environment offers a pleasant experience for adults and children alike. You can be part of the feeding ritual and if you wish, let the butterflies fly close to your hand. You can inspect the tiny butterfly eggs, touch and hold the hungry caterpillars and watch them nibble away at the leaves and get close-up view of the life cycle stages of some of the butterflies, starting with their curious cocoons. Then you will experience the chameleons on your hand and feeding it by give the some insects like grasshopper and hold the on your shoulder if you like.
After that Drive 25 minutes to kizimkazi village from Jozani to see sea turtle conservation area at salaam Cave. The cave houses and cares for sea turtles, providing a safe environment for these magnificent creatures. Visitors have the opportunity to learn about sea turtle conservation and rehabilitation programs, as well as observe the turtles up close. Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters, where graceful turtles glide effortlessly around you. Our expert guides will provide fascinating insights into these gentle creatures as you swim alongside them. Whether you opt for the vibrant marine the mystical allure of Salaam Cave.
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Trip highlights
- Red colobus Monkey experience in Zanzibar
- Butterfly HomeLand
- Local Bridge Across Mangrove tree
- Sea Turtle Feeding and Swimming at Salaam Cave
Rates per person
This trip is priced to the party. Tell us your dates and how many of you are travelling and we send the cost with the itinerary.
Inclusions
Included
- Tour Guide
- Entry fees
- Government tax
- Sea weed for feeding turtle
- Tips (optional)
Excluded
- Lunch
- Transport
Activities and transport
- Activity: Full day
- Travelling as: Private or group
Where it starts and ends
- The trip starts in Zanzibar.
What we will advise you on
Send your dates and group size and we answer all four in the itinerary we send back.
The best months for this trip
Wildlife, rainfall and crowds change month by month, and the right answer is different for a migration trip than for a beach week. We will tell you what your dates mean for what you will see.
Weather and what to pack
Temperature, rain and altitude across the parks on your route, and a packing list for the season you are travelling in rather than a generic one.
Flights and how to get here
Which airport to fly into, whether to drive or fly between parks, and how the internal legs fit together. We will say when flying is worth it and when it is not.
Choosing the right lodges
What each lodge or camp is actually like, how far it sits from the gate, and what the difference between the budget, mid-range and luxury options buys you.
Booking request
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Before you book
The practical reading, from the questions we are asked most.