About this experience
Experience the wander of nature differently
Spices and herbs were originally introduced to Zanzibar by Portuguese traders in the 16th century, brought from their colonies in South America and India.
Your tour starts with a walk through a local spice farm (shamba). There, you’ll learn how spices, herbs, and fruits are grown and cultivated. Your guide will explain how these crops are used in our cuisine.
You’ll get to smell and sample spices such as clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla, cardamom, chili, and black pepper; herbs such as lemongrass; and tropical produce such as coconut, papaya, jackfruit, cassava, and oranges. You’ll also enjoy a traditional Swahili lunch at the farm, where you can really taste the different ways of using spices and how they come together in our traditional cooking.
Your tour finishes with a stop at a local spice stand selling fresh packaged spices for you to take home with you (cash only)
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Breakfast
- Restroom on board
- Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary and highlights
Dig into "Spice island's" history and discover what made it an intersection of cultures, religions, and cuisines!
This trip take you to the world-famous spice farms.
You will learn how the island got its nickname in the 15th century and learn about growing and harvesting spice plants.
You’ll find out why pepper and cloves were so valuable, and you’ll probably find out for the first time that nutmeg wrap is also a very special spice.
The queen of spices, cinnamon, has many healing properties in addition to its intoxicating aroma. To leave you in a frenzy, we won’t reveal all the spices you’ll smell, observe, touch, and taste.
This tour includes:
· Guided 5-hour tour of Zanzibar's spice farm
· Local English-speaking guide
· Transportation: from any hotel in Zanzibar
Our advice:
· All spices and other farm produce sold at the farm, do get some
· Prepare some tips for the guide
· Local lunch and soft drinks with a tropical fruits are included
Meeting and pickup information
- We will meet our dear clients at Africa House Hotel zanzibar
Languages and tickets
- cs — Guide
- Arabic — Guide
- German — Guide
- ru — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- pl — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Zanzibar Ibrah
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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