Zanzibar: Spice Farm Tour and Cooking Class with Lunch
ID: GYG705060-1232354
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Take a tour of a spice farm in Zanzibar and learn about the origins of spices and their importance in Zanzibar cuisine. Harvest ingredients from the farm and cook a traditional Swahili meal.
Embark on a guided tour of a spice farm and learn to cook traditional Zanzibari dishes. Visit the local village and learn about the local way of life. Harvest ingredients from the farm and cook a meal with a local chef.
Next, head to the spice farm in the central region of Zanzibar. Take a guided walking tour through the villages and spice plantations to harvest some of the ingredients with your culinary expert.
Return to the class and cook together with your chef. Prepare a 3-course meal and dessert. Admire the traditional cooking tools and techniques that have been passed down through generations.
After your meal, take a walk through the farm as the laborers climb trees, search out specific plants, and cut different barks, allowing you to see, feel, and taste everything like you will discover all spices and their uses such as cloves, cinnamon, ginger, lemon grass and others, also you will get chance to see the local people climb spice trees and coconut treesyou will have opportunity to taste some of tropical fruits such as pineapple, bananas, oranges also water melon
Be adorned with palm-leaf accessories like ties, rings, armbands, and glasses. At the spice farm, taste some of the exotic fruits of Zanzibar.
Highlights
- Discover the origins of spices and their importance in Zanzibar cuisine
- Learn about the traditional spices uses
- Harvest ingredients from the spice farm and cook a traditional Swahili meal
- Enjoy a guided walking tour through the villages and spice plantations
- Taste some of the unique fruits of Zanzibar and learn about their uses
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Actually, before making a reservation, you will be able to write down your requests, such as special requests.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.