The Jozani forest reserve lies between Chwaka bay and Uzi bay and it is the only remaining natural forest of Unguja (Zanzibar) and represents a very important refuge for the fauna of the island.

Once the whole of the Island was covered in a rich tapestry of swamp forest, evergreen thicket and mangrove now all that remains is Jozani Forest. Despite this fact Jozani still boasts an eclectic Bio-diversity, with many strange and wonderful animals residing in and below the canopy of old giants.

Red Colobus monkeys are the most famous inhabitants of the forest; a sub-species only found on this island, they can be seen calmly lazing around or fooling amongst themselves in the branches, their red coats a reminder of British colonial rule. But keep your eyes open and you may be lucky enough to see Sunnis (small deer) and chameleons.

A day out in the Jozani forest reserve is no doubt a well worth while and rewarding experience.