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Groundwater Forest (Monkey Habitat)

The Groundwater Forest is the primary habitat for an estimated 3,000 endangered Zanzibar red colobus monkeys.

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This dense tropical zone features flat, shaded walking paths and ancient trees. You must explore these trails with an official park guide.

Guides know where to find the resident monkey troops. They also explain the diverse plant life, which includes 291 known plant species across the ecosystem.

Two red colobus monkeys resting on rocks amidst lush green foliage
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Monkey Tracking Trail

45-60 minGuide required

Walk this flat, shaded trail to observe rare red colobus and blue monkeys swinging through the canopy. The monkeys are habituated, but you must maintain a distance of several meters at all times.

A wooden boardwalk winding through a dense mangrove forest in the park
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Mahogany Forest Walk

20-30 minFlat terrain

Follow this path winding among tall, ancient mahogany trees and native flora. Your guide will explain the traditional Swahili medicinal uses for various plants and tree barks along the way. Heavy hiking boots are not necessary for this flat terrain.

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A red colobus monkey sitting on a tree branch in a dense forest.
Jozani Forest2 h to 3 h 4.6 (34)from $96
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