Unguja South Region
TL;DR
Spice plantation heartland with endemic red colobus and Jozani forest ecotourism
Unguja South encompasses Zanzibar's spice plantations and the Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park—home to the endemic Zanzibar red colobus monkey. Spice tours originating from Stone Town visit this region's nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and pepper farms. The Menai Bay Conservation Area protects dolphins and sea grass habitats. Agriculture remains more dominant than in the beach-focused north. The region's interior character preserved traditional farming practices while coastal areas developed fishing. Ecotourism based on endemic species and agro-heritage diversifies beyond beach resorts.