Zanzibar Jozani Forest, cave, and village adventure private tour
Excursions & day trips

Zanzibar Jozani Forest, cave, and village adventure private tour

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£129.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Monday - Thursday
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 6 hours to 8 hours
Do this because
  • See the heart of Zanzibar culture in Muyuni Village
  • Enjoy nature at Zanzibar at Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
  • Experience something mystical at Ngonga Cave
What to expect

Spooks, spirits and ancient arts combine on this trip to the heart of Zanzibar culture. In Muyuni Village, you’ll quickly understand the importance of tradition to the locals. They’ll introduce you to the art of rope making, basket weaving and makuti plating. Get to know the community at the village school, then visit the mystical Ngonga Cave where you’ll see a witchcraft healing ceremony and explore the network of passages and tunnels with your guide. Along the way, you’ll discover the history of the cave as a home for vampire bats and the spirits of the Muyuni people’s ancestors.

This private full-day tour takes you also into the island’s only national park to walk along its nature trails and amongst some fascinating wildlife. You’ll arrive at the forest in Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park ready to step foot on territory that’s home to endangered red colobus monkeys, bushbabies, duikers, butterflies, and birds. And once you’ve got your eye trained on the treetops, you’ll be in for a chance of spotting these elusive creatures as you make tracks through the park.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Water
What's not included
  • x_not_included Tips
  • x_not_included Food and beverage
Where
  • Pick-up from your hotel in Zanzibar at 8.30 and 9.00am
Meeting point:
Pick-up is available from the following points: - Pick-up from Stone Town hotels and Zanzibar Town - Pick-up from North West Coast and South West Coast hotels (Mangapwani and Fumba) - Pick-up from North East Coast hotels (Pwani Mchangani, Kiwengwa, Uroa, Pongwe, Chwaka, Matemwe) - Pick-up from North Coast hotels (Nunwi, Kendwa) - Pick-up from South Coast hotels and South East Coast hotels (Kizimkazi, Pingwe, Paje, Jambiani, Michamvi, Makunduch)
What to remember
  • After booking, you will receive the contact info of the local operator to confirm pick-up time and location
  • Wear loose-fitting, non-transparent clothing that covers your shoulders and legs
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Provider
Fisherman Tours & Travel Ltd.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

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