Off Uroa Road Marumbi, Zanzibar TZ, 1026, Tansania  info@fivepalmszanzibar.com +255 774756179
Endemic to Zanzibar Archipelago

RED COLOBUS MONKEYS

The monkeys living all over the property of the Five Palms Zanzibar Hotel with their distinguishing black faces crowned with long, white hair, and a pink mark on their lips and nose are known as the red colobus monkeys of Tanzania. Officially known as the Zanzibar red colobus (Piliocolobus kirkii) it is a species of red colobus monkey endemic to Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar Archipelago. It is also known as Kirk's red colobus after Sir John Kirk, the British Resident of Zanzibar who first brought it to the attention of zoological science. As its population declined to less than 2,000 individuals in the 1990s it was classified as an endangered species and in the mid-1990s was adopted as the flagship species for conservation in Zanzibar. Thanks to the establishment of the Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park in 2004, the population of red colobus has rebounded to an estimated 5,000 individuals. Please enquire at our reception for more information on these monkeys and trips to the Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park
EXCELLENT Based on 6 reviews
James M
James M
5. January, 2022.
Absolute Paradise & Friendly Staff My wife and I stayed at Five Palms Zanzibar on honey moon - we arrived to drinks on arrival, had our bags drop off at our room and when entering our room had a very romantic surprise of flowers on our bed and "Happy Honeymoon" written in palm leaves. We had an amazing private romantic beach dinner with drinks at the beach bar after making it an unforgettable experience! The staff are extremely helpful and accommodating which added to our 10 day trip. The hotel has a private tour guide who is extremely knowledgeable and really goes to extra lengths to make your day trip one to remember. Great value for money and highly recommendable. We will be back!
Beatrice S
Beatrice S
6. September, 2021.
Nice Hotel A nice clean modern hotel with friendly staff and child friendly. The food was prepared quickly and tasty. We had sea view. The cocktails were delicious. Can only recommend the hotel. There you can enjoy your vacation. Hope that we can book the hotel again.
Highgrade56
Highgrade56
30. August, 2021.
Would recommend to anyone visiting Zanzibar The hotel has a great position being very close to the beach. The staff is willing to accomodate your every need if you simply tell them what you want. Overall it was a very good experience and I would visit again.
AndreiS.
AndreiS.
30. August, 2021.
10 of 10 I start by saying that it is an excellent location, located on the beach! The staff is very friendly and kind, and the atmosphere is even holiday. The rooms are clean and recently renovated! Worth a visit!
Bigklau25
Bigklau25
11. August, 2021.
Excellent Beach Hotel with great service! Excellent hotel, right on the beach! New remodel big rooms, comfortable bed. Pool and beach bar. Good wifi. Good breakfast. The personal is very attentive and always ready to exceed expectations! They can organize different excursions for guests, including Safaris!
Adrian M
Adrian M
11. August, 2021.
Holiday We stayed at this hotel in August. The bar is very nice directly on the beach. Attentive staff, clean rooms. The location is directly on the beach. I recommend this location.The excursions offered by the hotel and the guide is very ok. The guide speaks German and English.