Spice Farm Tour

Discover the spice plants, herbs, and tropical fruits of Zanzibar on a guided tour of a small spice plantation. Learn why Zanzibar is known as the "spice island" and buy spices to take home with you.

Immerse yourself in the heady world of the spices of Zanzibar. This tour will clarify for you why Zanzibar is called the “spice island.” On this small plantation, see where spices grow, including cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, curry, menthol, pepper, tamarind, and ginger.

See tropical fruits such as papayas, mangoes, and jackfruit. Learn the origins of spice plants and herbs, as well as some uses they are put to. For example, the neem tree leaves were used locally as a traditional cure for malaria and indigestion, while the iodine tree is still used to fight infections in wounds. The tour ends with a visit to the spice shop on the farm, where you can buy fresh spices to use in your cooking at home.

Highlights

• Discover the origins of spice plants and herbs, and learn about their uses
• See where spices grow, including cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, and cardamom
• Learn about tropical fruits such as papayas, mangoes, and jackfruit
• Visit a spice shop on the farm and buy fresh spices to use in your cooking
• See the neem tree, used locally as traditional cure for malaria and indigestion

The price includes:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional local guide
• Entrances fee
• Tropical Fruits
• Welcome bottle of water
• All government fees
• Visit to a spice shop
• Opportunity to buy fresh spices

Exclude from the Price:

• Tips
• Lunch (Spiced Rice Pilau)
• Travel Insurance
• International Flights
• Visa and Airport Taxes
• Personal interest