Zanzibar Wildlife Guide

The white sands of Zanzibar's beaches epitomise the island paradise we've seen in those 'wish you were here' postcards. To learn a little more about Zanzibar's environment read through our Zanzibar Wildlife Guide.

Zanzibar's islands are generally flat and low lying; their coasts made up of rocky inlets, sandy beaches, lagoons, swamps and coral reefs. A few pockets of indigenous forest remain, but for the most part Zanzibar's vegetation consists of the spice plantations and other agriculture. Spices are an integral part of Zanzibar's history and culture and a Spice Tour is a top Zanzibar travel experience.

Zanzibar is also renowned for having some of the best diving in the world, and the coral reefs that surround Unguja (Zanzibar Island) and Pemba are home to exquisite Zanzibar marine life.

There is very little Zanzibar wildlife to speak of, but a tour of Jozani forest will introduce you to the cheeky red colobus monkey, and there is also some unique birdlife to look out for in Zanzibar.