Ngezi Forest Tour - Extravacantza.com

Duration3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The dense and wonderfully lush forest at Ngezi is one of the last remaining areas of primary forest that once covered western Pemba. It’s notable in that it resembles the highland rainforests of East Africa more than the lowland forests found on Zanzibar. The 1476-hectare reserve is a true double canopy with an upper layer of mgulele, mwavi, mtondoo and mvule trees towering up to 40m high with lianas snaking between them providing swings for raucous monkeys. You'll find the visitor centre 4km west of Konde on the road to Ras Kigomasha.

Options

Departure from Wete

Starting point:
Wete, Tanzania
Pickup included

Departure from Mkoani

Starting point:
Mkoani, Tanzania
Pickup included

Departure from Micheweni

Starting point:
Micheweni, Tanzania
Pickup included

Departure from Chake Chake

Starting point:
Chake Chake, Tanzania
Pickup included

What's included

All Entrances Fees
Pick up and drop off from your hotel in private car
Transport waiting charge
Bottled water during the tour
All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
Experienced Professional Tour guide

Medical Insurance if needed
Gratuities for tour guide
International & Domestic Flights
Visa
Airport/Departure Tax
Expenses of a personal Nature

What to expect

Ngezi Forest Reserve
3h · Admission ticket included

The Ngezi Peninsula is the northernmost point on Pemba. Much of the area is taken up by the Ngezi Forest, which is the last remains of a huge tract of indigenous forest which used to cover most of Pemba. Ngezi is home to the Pemba Flying Fox, a bat endemic to the island. The forest itself is a protected area. On the east side of the Ngezi peninsula is Vumawimbi Beach, an immaculate beach with miles of white sand flanked by a pristine forest. On the western side is found the “Pango ya Watoro” or the cave of the fugitives.

If you are interested we can take some more time with you visiting the “Cultural areas” these are parts of the forest which are sacred and people periodically sweep and clean to appease their ancestors. These sacred place called “MIZIMU” are used for prayers, requests and offerings to the spirits of the dead. Local villagers recognize five such sites.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

for those clients staying in Wete Hotels (Pemba Crown Hotel and Sharook Riviera Grand Lodge).

Meeting point

for those clients staying in Mkoani Hotels (Fundu Lagoon, Pemba Lodge, Lala Lodge and Emerald Bay).

Meeting point

for those clients staying in Micheweni Hotels (The Manta Resort, The Aiyana Resort, Gencko Nature Lodge and Pemba Paradise Resort).

Meeting point

for those clients staying in Chake Chake Hotels (Pemba Island Hotel, Annex of Pemba Island Hotel, Pemba Island Modern Hotel, Archipelago Hotel, Pemba Misali Sunset Beach Hotel and Pemba Green Foliage Hotel).

End point

for those clients staying in Wete Hotels (Pemba Crown Hotel and Sharook Riviera Grand Lodge).

End point

for those clients staying in Mkoani Hotels (Fundu Lagoon, Pemba Lodge, Lala Lodge and Emerald Bay).

End point

for those clients staying in Micheweni Hotels (The Manta Resort, The Aiyana Resort, Gencko Nature Lodge and Pemba Paradise Resort).

End point

for those clients staying in Chake Chake Hotels (Pemba Island Hotel, Annex of Pemba Island Hotel, Pemba Island Modern Hotel, Archipelago Hotel, Pemba Misali Sunset Beach Hotel and Pemba Green Foliage Hotel).

Pickup details

Hotel pickups commence approximately 7 - 75 minutes prior to this time and it depends on the location of the hotel, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A moderate amount of walking is involved

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.