Situated at the highest peak of Zanzibar; about 120 meters above sea level, the Masingini forest was established in the 1950s for the purpose of conservation of water sources and soil.
The forest is an essential part of the water supply for Zanzibar town by creating large groundwater storages. Mangini has deep soil rich in nutrients that creates a lush living environment for a large variety of plants and animal species.
While navigating the Masingini forest you will be feeling like one with nature connecting with the home of more the 179 plant species including endemic and rare native species. Where you are accompanied by the native Zanzibar famous Red Colobus monkeys
This forest is a home of a tiny antelope mammal Blue Dicker without forgetting the Zanzibar Elephant(shrews) that thrives in forest environments where seeds and fruits. Forest has also a big variety of butterfly species.
Will take you to the spiritual pound where the silence begins and your heart will be connected to the cam water singing with the birds.
We will meet up 10 minutes before in front of the Oldfort in Stone town and drive for 30 minutes to the forest where the hiking starts.
We will meet up 10 minutes before in front of the Oldfort in Stone town and drive for 30 minutes to the forest where the hiking starts.
If you staying in Stone town areas, will meet up 10 minutes before in front of the Oldfort in Stone town and drive for 30 minutes to the forest where the hiking starts.
