Activity Pemba Island, Tanzania

Ngezi Forest Tour

3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Ngezi Forest Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Safanta Tours & Travel Company Limited

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Medical Insurance if needed
Not included: Gratuities for tour guide
Not included: International & Domestic Flights
Not included: Visa
Not included: Airport/Departure Tax
Not included: Expenses of a personal Nature

Itinerary

Ngezi Forest Reserve

3 hours Admission 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 point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

for those clients staying in Wete Hotels (Pemba Crown Hotel and Sharook Riviera Grand Lodge).
for those clients staying in Mkoani Hotels (Fundu Lagoon, Pemba Lodge, Lala Lodge and Emerald Bay).
for those clients staying in Micheweni Hotels (The Manta Resort, The Aiyana Resort, Gencko Nature Lodge and Pemba Paradise Resort).
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).
for those clients staying in Mkoani Hotels (Fundu Lagoon, Pemba Lodge, Lala Lodge and Emerald Bay).
for those clients staying in Micheweni Hotels (The Manta Resort, The Aiyana Resort, Gencko Nature Lodge and Pemba Paradise Resort).
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 points

Pemba Misali Sunset Beach
Fundu Lagoon
The Manta Resort
Pemba Crown Hotel

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

Options

Departure from Chake Chake

Starting point:

Chake Chake, Tanzania

Pickup included
Departure from Wete

Starting point:

Wete, Tanzania

Pickup included
Departure from Micheweni

Starting point:

Micheweni, Tanzania

Pickup included
Departure from Mkoani

Starting point:

Mkoani, Tanzania

Pickup included