Evade the hustle and bustle, truly immerse yourself and forge a relationship with the natural world. Take a break from the seafront festivities and accompany us on a healthful 3-hour journey across the Masingini Forest, a mere 20-minute drive from Stone Town. Revel in the bountiful array of plant life and wildlife within this 566-hectare forest.
Evade the hustle and bustle, truly immerse yourself and forge a relationship with the natural world. Take a break from the seafront festivities and accompany us on a healthful 3-hour journey across the Masingini Forest, a mere 20-minute drive from Stone Town. Revel in the bountiful array of plant life and wildlife within this 566-hectare forest.
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Masingini Forest - Perched atop Zanzibar’s highest elevation, approximately 120 meters above sea level, Masingini forest was established in the 1950s with the aim of preserving water sources and soil.
The forest plays a pivotal role in Zanzibar town’s water supply by forming extensive underground water reserves. Masingini boasts nutrient-rich deep…
- Masingini Forest - Perched atop Zanzibar’s highest elevation, approximately 120 meters above sea level, Masingini forest was established in the 1950s with the aim of preserving water sources and soil.
The forest plays a pivotal role in Zanzibar town’s water supply by forming extensive underground water reserves. Masingini boasts nutrient-rich deep soil that fosters a verdant habitat for a diverse array of flora and fauna.
As you traverse the Masingini forest, you’ll feel an intimate connection with nature, surrounded by over 179 plant species, including unique endemic and scarce indigenous varieties. You’ll also encounter the indigenous Zanzibar Red Colobus monkeys.
The forest serves as the habitat for the diminutive antelope, the Blue Duiker, and the Zanzibar Elephant shrew, which flourishes in the forest’s seed and fruit-rich environment. Additionally, the forest is a haven for a vast assortment of butterfly species.
You’ll be guided to the mystical pond where tranquility reigns, allowing your heart to sync with the serene waters that harmonize with the avian melodies.
- Private transportation
- Fruits, nuts and drinking water
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Fruits, nuts and drinking water
- Lunch
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
