Day 7: Dolphin tour and Jozani forest tour
Begin your day with a delightful breakfast before embarking on an unforgettable adventure with the dolphin tour. This 3-hour exploration of Zanzibar’s magnificent wildlife includes dolphin-spotting, snorkelling, and a visit to the oldest mosque in East Africa. With a knowledgeable guide, you’ll travel by motorboat from a seaside fishing town and then snorkel to observe the marine creatures beneath the waves.
The coastal waters of Kizimkazi provide a consistent food source for dolphins, making it an ideal location for them to milk their calves, relax, and socialize. Kizimkazi is home to several bottle-nose dolphins throughout the year, with shyer humpback dolphins also visiting from time to time.
After the dolphin tour, you’ll continue your journey with a professional guide on the Jozani Forest tour. This rainforest is home to the red colobus monkey, which is unique to Zanzibar, as well as bushbabies, wild pigs, and a variety of bird and butterfly species. The nature paths are lined with mahogany and eucalyptus trees, and the environment changes as you enter the mangrove forest, which attracts lizards, vertebrates, and birds and is essential for preventing beach erosion. As you cross the boardwalk above the murky waters, keep an eye out for a variety of tropical fish and crabs that call this place their feeding ground. You may even spot the elusive Zanzibar leopard, which was last seen in 2003 and is believed to be extinct.
In the late afternoon, return to the resort and enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the beach, swim or partake in any other activity of your choosing. End the day with a delicious dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. All meals are included in the meal plan.