#Redcolobusmonkey

[finer-things-blogs]

Let the Staring Contest Begin!

Amongst the best things to do in Zanzibar is to explore the Jozani Forest where you can spot red colobus monkeys; set off on such unforgettable adventures from The Residence Zanzibar for encounters with this rare African primate.

[sandjsbeachbumbonanza]

Day 102 – Monkeys, mangroves and the Rock

We woke up a bit late today and had to get ready quickly for our excursion. The hotel organised a driver for us, Dullah. Dullah was a large, jolly guy and we loved his car. The car is a large, white minivan with very comfortable seats, tinted windows and passenger-controlled air conditioning.

Our first stop was the Jozani national forest. It houses the endangered Zanzibar red colobus monkey, which is only found on the main island of Zanzibar. We joined a group of other tourists for a short walk through the forest. Unlike the previous primate treks we’ve been on, there was a set path for us to follow. However, the path was not very easy to navigate as there were bits of coral rock and tree branches sticking out of it. Interestingly, the subsurface of Jozani is coral rock, the same kind of rock that is used to build the buildings in Stonetown. ‘Coral rock’ is limestone with coral embedded in it.

After a few minutes, we came across a Sykes monkey. One even came right up to J and ran off before running away. S got within six inches of one, which was hanging onto a tree at head level and was able to see it. Next, we saw the famous Zanzibar red colobus monkey. It’s a really funny-looking animal, see picture below. They are apparently called ‘colobus’ because they do not have opposable thumbs.

We then hopped back into our car with Dulla and were driven to a mangrove forest. S has seen mangroves before as they grow in Florida. They are able to grow in salt water, brackish water and mud. It was really interesting to see their roots coming out of the mud. Our guide explained that they are protected by the government as they protect against erosion. Our guide said there were no bad spirits here and, more importantly for J, allegedly there are no mosquitoes, standing water aside.

Dulla then took us to the Rock restaurant. It is one of the main attractions on the island. The Rock is a small restaurant built on top of a large rock. It is located on a beach and is only accessible by foot during low tide. By the time we arrived, it was heading toward mid-tide. We ended up having to take our shoes off and waded up to our knees in water (and sea grass) to get to the restaurant. We were seated at a nice table next to the open-air lounge area, so there was a good breeze. There were a lot of tourists. We heard Russian, German, American English, Italian, French and some other languages we could not identify (probably Eastern European).

The menu was mostly seafood. S had the fish carpaccio and crab spaghetti. J had the warm octopus and vegetable salad and the beef filet skewer. The portion sizes were large and the food was decent. J even went for a dessert, the flambéd pineapple, so she could try the Zanzibar vanilla ice cream. It didn’t taste like straight vanilla – it tasted like cinnamon.

By the time we were ready to leave the Rock, the tide had come in a bit more and the water around the Rock had gotten too deep, so it was no longer possible to walk all the way back to the beach. We ended up getting onto a long boat, which the boatman turned around so we could walk out on the other side. That still involved stepping into a foot of water and walking to shore. Apparently when the tide comes in further, the boat actually has to take you to shore, as opposed to walking through it.

Dulla drove us back to the hotel. We went to the bar to have a couple of drinks and catch up on admin.

Dinner was at the Beach House, a nearby restaurant owned by the Park Hyatt. We started with a couple of cocktails, which were delicious and reasonably priced. We were given some spicy popcorn to nibble on while we waited for our mains. S had the Zanzibar Mix Urojo soup, which is a tasty broth accompanied by a selection of items to put into your soup, including a ‘mishkaki’ chicken skewer, potato, tomato, casava, hardboiled egg, red pepper and some sauces. The server was impressed when S finished it. J had the kuku wa kupaka, which was cooked chicken thighs and legs in a coconut sauce. The food and wine were good. We finished with two more excellent cocktails. J’s delicious Gin & Tonic had hibiscus and passionfruit in it. She even got the recipe from the bartender so she could ask the Park Hyatt bartender to make it. This was necessary as we closed the bar and had to return to the hotel. The Beach House bar is better than the Park Hyatt bar.

Unfortunately, when we returned to the Park Hyatt, the bartender told us he didn’t have the ingredients to make the G&T. J ordered an African or ‘masala tea’ instead. The bartenders clearly aren’t used to making this tea as it was really just milk with some tea bags in it. S went with a safer choice – a classic Tom Collins, but said it was quite sweet.

[zafricatoursandsafaris-blog]

Jozani forest lies about 35 km south-east of Zanzibar town. It contains about 100 tree species from a total of 43 families. One of the most famous and endearing residents of the Jozani National Park is the Zanzibar Red Colobus monkey. Found only on the main island of Zanzibar, the Zanzibar Red Colobus is recognised as a separate species and is said to be endemic to Zanzibar. A visit to Zanzibar is not compete without seeing one of the rarest monkeys in Africa, with less than 2000 remaining in the world. Colobus Monkeys are leaf-eating arboreal spices and spend most of their time in trees. It is somewhat surprising to find, therefore, that the opposable thumb deemed most essential for dexterous arboreal primates, is reduced to a mere stump in the Colobus family (hence the name Colobus-from the Latin for “deformed”). Our local guides, who will take you on a walking trail inside the forest, can be booked in advance through our Company. #JozaniForestTour #Zanzibar #ZanzibarHoliday #RedColobusMonkey #Zanzibarvacation #wildlife #travel #Africa #Africadestination #Worlddestinations #Tourism #Zafricatoursandsafaris #Welcome (at Zanzibar, Tanzania) https://www.instagram.com/zafricatoursandsafaris/p/BvvTxGzFbqG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wjjiw68xmedo

[monique-decaro]

@theresidencezanzibar .. a resort where you can go on a monkey safari by bicycle 😁 #zanzibar #africa #redcolobusmonkey https://www.instagram.com/p/BsdyaB7AvH6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=51rgnr1rh5kz

[worldwidexplorer]

Zanzibar / Kirk’s Red Colobus Monkey

You've heard of Zanzibar Island, also known as a “spice island,” a short distance from the coast of Tanzania. Aside from spices and beautiful beaches, did you know that Zanzibar is also home to a rare species of monkey?

The Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkey, also known as the Kirk's Red Colobus Monkey, is a species of less than 6,000 individuals that live on Zanzibar's main island and a couple of secondary islands in the archipelago.

Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkey eating a leaf

This species of monkey is vegetarian, and they spend most of their lives in trees and thick tree canopy areas. They're active during daylight hours.

Red Colobus Monkey foraging for food

Very little is actually known about the lifespan of these unusual monkeys. They are under threat of survival from deforestation. They have a couple of predators, including chimpanzees and hawks. Their full adult weight is under 25 pounds (12 kg). 

Mature Red Colobus Monkey Once they reach adulthood, in about 4 years, the monkeys achieve their trademark reddish-brown coloring. Juveniles and young monkeys are black and white in color.  Next time you think about visiting Zanzibar Island, let me know; I'm happy to help you get the most out of the experience and to see these beautiful creatures!

Until next week,

Marisa

[lemburiskivuyo]

One day Jozani Forest Safari in Zanzibar

The Jozani Forrest one  Day Safari Program is designed to suit you tight schedule yet need to enjoy the Zanzibar and Tanzania Nature and wonders. Don't miss this program The Jozani Natural Forest Reserve is located in the central east region of  Zanzibar island and hosting the rare Red Colobus Monkey. These monkeys are free and friendly roam freely  where cab be seen at very close quarters just outside the reserve's outskirts and are extremely photogenic. Jozani forest host also other species like Syke's monkey's, small buck and bush-pigs. Leopard  are believed also to exist at Jozani forest where last sited several years ago and said to take food during  the night. This is probably associated with reserve accessibility during the day only. Read the full article

[shaji-sharanga]

A click at Red colobus monkey from Jozani-Chowka Bay National Park in Zanzibar ❤️🐒 #wildlife #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #wild #wildanimals #wildlifephoto #wildlife #africa #african #africananimals #africansafari #habitat #photography #photooftheday #love #passion #calm #dedication #instagood #instagram #nature #naturephotography #travel #animals #travelphotography #wildphotography #travelgram #shajisharanga #animal #redcolobusmonkey https://www.instagram.com/p/CKJMnIvpE10/?igshid=1p4hk608lgjho

[nonbinary-nature-lover-jeri]

Red Colobus Monkeys Are Natives Of Zanzibar. Red colobus monkeys have both natural and human-induced threats to their existence. Leopards and large eagles are two of their natural predators. They are an endangered species due to being hunted for their meat, as well as habitat loss and degradation from agriculture, logging, and human settlement. Yet another species threatened by the spread of humanity. All primates deserve to be a focus of wildlife conservation. • #RedColobusMonkeys #RedColobus #ZanzibarWildlife #WildlifeConservation https://www.instagram.com/p/BuI-5glgrYR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=t6uc7oxywgng

[monique-decaro]

.. you can see these little lovely monkeys not only @ jozani forest .. also right here @theresidencezanzibar #bluemonkey #redcolobusmonkey #theresidencezanzibar #cenizaro (hier: The Residence Zanzibar) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsbQo0KAGMN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=23ycmp3kmizi

[lemburiskivuyo]

5 Day Safari to Mikumi and Uduzungwa

Itinerary Summary

Our 5 Days Safari  in Mikumi and Uduzungwa will include not only viewing Elephant, Lion, Wild dog, Zebras, Hyena, Buffalo, Wildebeest, Eland, and many more.

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Drive from Dar to Mikumi pick up from your hotel in Dar es Salaam or Dar es Salaam International Airport and travel to Mikumi National park witch packed lunch and proceed for afternoon game drives in the park. Day 2:  Game drives in Mikumi Breakfast at your camp followed by both morning and afternoon game drives in the park a home to Elephant, Lion, Wild dog, Zebras, Hyena, Buffalo, Wildebeest, Eland, Hartebeest, Crocodile, Lizard and other residents. Over 300 species of birds have been observed in this park. You will have your lunch dinner and overnight at Tented Camp. Day 3: Tour to  Udzungwa Mountains Pre breakfast game drives in Mikumi park the return to the camp for breakfast , morning spent at leisure then depart for Udzungwa Mountains National park arriving early afternoon. Diner and overnight in Udzungwa Tented Camp Day 4: Walking Safari  in Udzungwa Breakfast in your Camp then launch a walking, morning and afternoon in this beautiful Park enjoying and experience the stunning natural beauty of the park. Lunch in the bush then proceed exploring the area, wonderful waterfall, endemic Red Colobus Monkey and the beautiful scenery with a lot of butterflies, evening experience the Sun Set before return to the Camp for dinner and overnight. Day 5:Drive from Udzungwa Mountains - Dar After breakfast check out from the Camp and travel back to Dar arrives in the early afternoon. Read the full article

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Walking in the jungle! #jozaniforest #jozani #zanzibar #tanzania #redcolobusmonkey #forest #rain #storm #beautiful #nature (at jozani forest Zanzibar)

[shelaghmabenskeete]

Monkey business...

After leaving Stone Town I went and stayed at a nice but rather predictable resort called Bluebay on the other side of the island; unfortunately their scuba boat was in dry dock so I had to find other amusements for my time. Mid week I went on day trip to Jozani National Forest to visit the Red Colobus Monkeys and they didn’t disappoint…these energetic and agile little guys were playing in the branches above us jumping, swinging and climbing like, well, like monkeys. They are accustomed to people coming to peer at them at seemed to be putting on a little show…

[monique-decaro]

.. a curious guest @ our villa @theresidencezanzibar 😁😍 #redcolobusmonkey #africa #theresidencezanzibar #zanzibar (hier: The Residence Zanzibar) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsVHjMEA5MM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1g89b2q9r1hsy

[monique-decaro]

.. we were woken up by monkeys🐒.. so special 💖 @theresidencezanzibar #theresidencezanzibar #zanzibar #africa #monkey #redcolobusmonkey (hier: The Residence Zanzibar) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsUpSrgAWbL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1euqp6ka8q0qx

[monique-decaro]

.. we were woken up by monkeys🐒.. so special 💖 @theresidencezanzibar #theresidencezanzibar #zanzibar #africa #monkey #redcolobusmonkey (hier: The Residence Zanzibar) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsUpMSNA86u/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uvc56sxmscqd