Zanzibar Spice Tour

Tour Highlights

  • Display of various types of soaps such as Turmeric soap and Sandalwood soap, all produced in Zanzibar

    Opportunity to Support Local Communities

    Chance to purchase fresh farm ingredients and locally-made products, directly benefiting the local community.

  • Display of various types of soaps such as Turmeric soap and Sandalwood soap, all produced in Zanzibar

    Hands-On Experience

    Engage your senses as you touch, smell, and taste a variety of spices, learning about their cultivation and uses.

  • Traditional Swahili food, such as kidney beans, served in a buffet in wooden bowls with wooden spoons and on a table on the beach.

    Traditional Swahili Lunch

    Enhance your experience with an authentic Swahili meal prepared using ingredients grown on the farm (optional add-on).

2.5 Hours - From $30pp

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  • Young Zanzibari spice farmer with red paint on his forehead and bag made from leaves around her neck smiling at the camera with green shrubbery in the background

    Overview

    Zanzibar is known as the "Spice Island," but you might miss this if you stay only on the beaches. Discover the island's rich spice heritage with a visit to a local spice farm. On this tour you'll learn about and smell a variety of spices right where they are grown, gaining insights into both the spices and traditional Zanzibari farming methods. Ideal for cooking and gardening enthusiasts, this tour offers a hands-on experience with a local guide.

What To Expect

This is a walking tour through a spice plantation accompanied by your knowledgeable guide where you'll explore with your senses. Feel, smell, and taste an array of spices, trying to guess each one by its unique scent and texture, from leaves to roots and climbing vines. Learn about their origins, properties, and how they're used in food and traditional medicine. Your guide will explain the different crops and their importance in local cooking.

Depending on when you visit, you'll see spices like vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, lemongrass, cloves, ginger, coriander, pepper, and more. You'll also get to enjoy seasonal fruits like bananas, pineapples, oranges, mangoes, and many others.

What to Bring

  • Comfortable Light Breathable Clothing:

  • Shoes suitable for walking outdoors

  • Sunscreen, Sunglasses and A Hat

  • Camera or Smartphone for Photos

  • Water to Stay Hydrated

  • Cash for Souvenirs

What’s Included

    • Enjoy the expertise of experienced professional tour guide.

    • The guide speaks English, and other languages can be requested for a more personalised experience.

    • Start and end your tour hassle-free with our convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off service.

    • A comfortable vehicle will collect you ensuring a smooth ride to and from the boat launch point.

    • Experience the opportunity to touch, smell, and taste a variety of spices grown on the farm.

    • Taste a selection of seasonal tropical fruits grown on the plantation.

    • All entrance fees to included in the tour price, so you can focus on enjoying your adventure without any hidden costs.

What’s Not Included

    • Gratuity for exceptional service is optional and is not included.

    • Souvenirs and additional purchases

    • Optional activities not included in the tour package

  • The cost of an optional farm-fresh Swahili lunch is not included in the tour package.

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