Kizimkazi tour: Red Colobus Monkeys, sea turtles, five stops

Get up close with Red Colobus Monkeys and swim alongside sea turtles in hidden coves

A full-day tour of Kizimkazi and surrounding sites combines wildlife, swimming and coastal views in a single itinerary. You visit Jozani Forest to see Red Colobus Monkeys, swim in freshwater at Kuza Cave, relax on Paje Beach, eat lunch at The Rock Restaurant overlooking the Indian Ocean, and snorkel with sea turtles at Salaam Cave. Private transportation, a guide, water and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Lunch at The Rock is optional at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore forest, caves, beach, and marine life

• Visit Jozani Forest and see monkeys
• Walk through mangrove swamps and mahogany forest
• Explore Kuza Cave and swim in fresh water
• Relax and swim at Paje Beach
• Have seafood lunch at The Rock Restaurant
• Swim with sea turtles in Salaam Cave

The experience

Jozani Forest opens the day with Red Colobus Monkeys in close range and a walk through mangrove swamps where you see marine species and mahogany forest. The forest is part of Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park, and the guide explains the ecosystem as you move through it. From there you head to Kuza Cave, where you swim in healing freshwater inside a cave that doubles as a cultural centre. The guide shows artefacts and a timeline of Swahili history going back to the origins of humans in East Africa.

Paje Beach comes next: soft white sand and shallow water ideal for swimming or snorkeling, with palm trees and calm Indian Ocean views. The Rock Restaurant sits nearby on the coast, and a three-hour stop there lets you order seafood lunch with an ocean view. This is the moment to celebrate a special occasion or simply sit over the water. After lunch, the final stop is Salaam Cave off Kizimkazi Beach, where you swim alongside sea turtles in clear, warm, shallow water. The cave is sheltered enough for both experienced snorkelers and first-time swimmers.

The tour runs nine hours total. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language (chosen at checkout), and the vehicle is air-conditioned with WiFi on board. Pickup from your hotel is included, and children from age one are welcome. Bottled water comes with the tour. Lunch at The Rock is your choice to add or skip when you book.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a live guide in your chosen language.
• bottled water.
• WiFi on board.
• hotel pickup.
• entry to Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park and access to all five stops (Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach, The Rock Restaurant, and Salaam Cave).
• swimming at Kuza Cave and Salaam Cave.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (25 to 55 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 24 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by LUXURY TRAVEL ZANZIBAR

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language you choose at booking, so the commentary works for non-English speakers and multilingual groups traveling together. The nine-hour itinerary packs five distinct stops into one day, which suits travelers with limited time in Zanzibar who want to see forest, caves, beaches and sea turtles without splitting the experience across multiple days.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 24 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 4 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the Red Colobus Monkeys like at Jozani Forest?

Red Colobus Monkeys live in Jozani Forest, and you interact with them in close proximity during the tour. The guide teaches you about the forest ecosystem as you walk through mangrove swamps, see marine species, and explore mahogany forest within the national park.

Can I swim at both Kuza Cave and Salaam Cave on the same day?

Yes. Kuza Cave has freshwater for swimming inside the cave itself, and Salaam Cave has saltwater where you swim with sea turtles. Both are included in the itinerary, with time at each stop built into the nine-hour day.

What is Paje Beach like for swimming and snorkeling?

Paje Beach has soft white sand, shallow water, and calm Indian Ocean conditions. The shallow depth makes it suitable for both swimming and snorkeling, and the palm trees and seascape create a relaxed beach setting.

Is lunch included, and what is The Rock Restaurant like?

Lunch at The Rock Restaurant is optional. You choose whether to add it when you book. The restaurant sits on the coast with views of the Indian Ocean, and a three-hour stop there gives you time to order seafood and enjoy the setting.