Take a Tour of Jozani National Park
The Jozani forest in Zanzibar is home to a great variety of local animals, such as the colobus monkey, whom you can meet in person! A portion of the forest features marked trails you can explore (with the help of a local guide, of course) while another part of it is a mangrove forest with a network of bridges that will help you soak in the place without having to wade through the water. Since the tides are so drastic in the area, you might even want to pay the place more than one visit in order to experience it during the wet hours and the dry hours.
Go Snorkeling with Safari Blue
This one is for those who love the ocean and everything in it. The Safari Blue tour will take you on a boat from Zanzibar island to an even smaller island not far from its coast. On the way, you will have a chance to take in the clear blue water, the coral reefs, and the incredible variety of marine wildlife in the area. Snorkelers will be happy to know that they can rent out the proper gear and hop into the water for an up-close encounter with the local fishies.
Make Some New Turtle Friends at the Baraka Natural Aquarium
Admit it, you’ve always thought sea turtles were awesome. So beautiful, so chill, so lovable. Well, now you can take a little swim with them and even feed them some nice, crunchy seaweed. At the Baraka Natural Aquarium, you will find a pool full of sea turtles who were brought to the place after being injured from getting caught in fishing nets. The staff helps them recover, and visitors get to swim with them and feed them until they are well enough to return to the ocean.
