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Spice Farm Tour - The Island of Spices

New Tour
Zanzibar

4

hours

Tour type

Half Day
Duration

Half Day (4 Hours)
Language

Arabic, Chinese, English, French +4
Group Size

15

Overview

Zanzibar has been known as the "Spice Island" for centuries, and this tour takes you to the heart of the spice trade. Visit a traditional spice farm where you'll discover the origins of cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, pepper, and many other spices that made Zanzibar famous.

**Why You'll Love This Tour:**
✓ See, smell, and taste fresh spices
✓ Learn from expert farmers
✓ Enjoy a traditional Swahili lunch
✓ Taste exotic tropical fruits
✓ Purchase authentic spices
✓ Fascinating cultural experience

Your guide will show you how spices are grown, harvested, and processed. You'll have the opportunity to touch and smell each spice, learning about their culinary and medicinal uses.

                                    Highlights:
                                     🌶️ See and smell fresh spices
 🍍 Taste exotic tropical fruits
 🍛 Enjoy traditional Swahili lunch
 📚 Learn from expert farmers
 🛍️ Buy authentic Zanzibar spices

                                

Itinerary

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Pickup from your hotel at 9:00 AM. Drive through the Zanzibar countryside to Kidichi village, passing local villages and farms along the way.

Arrive at the spice farm and meet your guide. Begin your sensory journey through the farm, seeing, smelling, and tasting various spices. Learn how each spice is grown, harvested, and used.

Sample exotic tropical fruits grown on the farm including jackfruit, durian, rambutan, and passion fruit. Your guide will explain each fruit's unique characteristics.

Enjoy a traditional Swahili lunch prepared with fresh spices from the farm. Dishes include spiced rice, curries, grilled fish, and vegetable stews.

Browse the farm shop for authentic spices to take home. Prices are very reasonable. Return to your hotel around 2:00 PM.

                                    Tour Cost & Information
                                    
                                    
                                                                        Included:
 Transport from Stone Town
 Entry to spice farm
 Professional guide
 Spice lunch
 Fresh fruit tasting
 Bottled water
 Farm tour

                                    
                                                                        Not Included:
 Tips for guide (recommended $5-10)
 Spice purchases
 Transport from other areas
 Personal expenses

                                    
                                                                        What to Bring:
 Comfortable walking shoes
 Hat and sunscreen
 Camera
 Cash for spice purchases
 Bottled water

                                                                    

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes! You can purchase fresh, high-quality spices at very reasonable prices. Prices are much lower than in Stone Town markets. Bring cash as cards may not be accepted.

You'll see cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, black pepper, cardamom, turmeric, lemongrass, ginger, and many others, depending on the season. Your guide will explain each one.

Yes, a traditional Swahili lunch is included, cooked with fresh spices from the farm. Vegetarian options available.

The farm tour takes about 2 hours, plus lunch and travel time. Total experience is about 4-5 hours.