ZANZIBAR
Jozani National Park
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From left to right: Arthur, Oliver, Gabriela and Ottwin
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From left to right: Kay, Bernard, Hans, our guide, Dilma and Klaus
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From left to right: Dilma, Bernard, Klaus and our guide
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Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkeys
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From left to right: Kay, our guide and Oliver
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The Zanzibar Red Colobus (Piliocolobus kirkii) is endemic to Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar archipelago. The Zanzibar Red Colobus is endangered and there are about 1.500 monkeys left. This monkey has a coat that ranges from dark red to black, accented with a black stripe alog the shoulders and arms, and a pale underside. Its black face is crowned with long white hair. You can see a pink mark on its lips and nose. It has a long tail used for balancing. Females have little difference in their body size and colour from their male counterparts. They are specialized leaf-eaters. They rest for long periods and spend only about 3 hours per day feeding. The groups consist of up to four adult males and many adult females. Young of different ages are also incorporated in the group. The number of monkeys can range from thirty to fifty. They are very social and can often be observed playing.
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03h30 PM: leaving Mtoni Marine (all except Kay, Cornelia, Bernard and Oliver)
.05h00 PM: departure from Zanzibar Airport with PW 431 flight (except Ottwin and Jana)
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11h00 PM: departure from Dar es Salaam Airport with KL 0569 flight (except Arthur and Dilma)
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