A butterfly is an insect of the order Lepidoptera. Like all holometabolous insects, butterflies' life cycle consists of four parts, egg, larva, pupa and adult. Most species are diurnal. The diverse patterns formed by their brightly colored wings and their erratic flight have made butterfly watching a hobby.  Butterflies comprise the true butterflies (superfamily Papilionoidea), the skippers (superfamily Hesperioidea) and the moth-butterflies (superfamily Hedyloidea). Butterflies exhibit polymorphism, mimicry and aposematism. Some migrate over long distances. Some butterflies have evolved symbiotic and parasitic relationships with social insects such as ants. Butterflies are important economically as agents of pollination. In addition, a few species are pests, because they can damage domestic crops or trees in their larval stage.

An insect lovers always love to play and watch out the culturally, butterflies which are a popular motif in the visual and literary arts. Monda Africa Tours & Safaris has very long excursion of visiting Zanzibar butterflies at Pete –Jozani. Butterfly farming is the breeding of pupae for sale to local butterfly exhibits or for export to zoos and live exhibitions overseas. Butterfly farms are situated in close proximity to areas of natural forest and provide an alternative, sustainable, income to rural communities in Zanzibar.

Butterfly farms have been established in many tropical countries worldwide - including the Philippines, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, now experience one stop at Pete Zanzibar.