Zanzibar: Spice Farm Tour with Local Spices Lunch | Half day

A famous spice plantation that includes spice plants, herbs, and tropical fruits to watch. Learn why Zanzibar is known as the spice island then have lunch and shop for spices at a local market.
This well-known tour will take you to Zanzibar's rural districts while meeting with locals and learning about the island's centuries-long history as the hub of the Spice Trade.

Spices were introduced from Asia and Latin America in the 16th century and today thrive in Zanzibar's lush tropical climate. Our guided trip takes you through towns and plantations, where farmers will teach you about, taste, and smell cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, lemon grass, cloves, ylang-ylang, cumin, ginger, pepper, tamarind, chilli, and other spices. You will also be able to sample freshly picked tropical fruits such as mangoes, passion fruit, avocado, papaya, local grapefruits, bananas, pineapples, and more. Your teacher will explain the culinary and medical use of spices and herbs.

Conclude your excursion by visiting the plantation's spice shop, where you can purchase freshly gathered spices to enhance your home cooking.
Lunch will consist of traditional Zanzibar food flavoured with local herbs and cooked in a local kitchen.

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.

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.