Ecotourism and Cultural Immersion in Jozani Forest National Park Area, Zanzibar
£ 210
This ecotourism package provides you the opportunity to visit Jozani Forest National Park, home to Red Colobus Monkey and the most beautiful nature of the protected areas of Chwaka Bay and Menai Bay. Further, you can experience the traditional way of life in a remote Zanzibar coastal village, interact with the friendly locals, and visit sustainable conservation projects. 50% of the profits made through your stay are used for the improvement of the living conditions in the village of Muungoni. The Jozani Forest National Park area in southern Zanzibar is the best spot for ecotourism on the island! Besides the actual Jozani Forest National Park, which is the largest near-natural tropical rain forest in Zanzibar and home to the endemic Red Colobus Monkey, within a radius of 20 km you can reach the protected areas of Chwaka Bay and Menai Bay with its sandbanks, uninhabited islets, coral reefs and marine habitats, which are home to dolphins, sea turtles, whales and dugongs, and Uzi Island, which is surrounded by Zanzibar’s largest mangrove area, breeding ground to many birds and sea animals. Within this heaven of nature there are a few villages that haven’t changed a lot during the last centuries, with the villagers still being primarily small-scale farmers and fishermen. This ecotourism package is offered by the Muungoni Community Tourism Initiative, a group of locals who have understood that the nature around their villages and their local culture are valuable assets to attract tourists, and that conservation of their environment and local culture can guarantee them an income and contribute to the sustainable development of the area. 50% of the profits made through the ecotourism activities are used for the improvement of the living conditions in the village of Muungoni, such as improvements to water supply, and to operate the community kindergarten and school. By coming to Muungoni you will directly support the development of the village. The ecotourism packages and services delivered by the Muungoni Community Initiative have been developed in close cooperation with World Unite! This tour is unavailable for children
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