From Stone Town: Spice Tour of Zanzibar
ID: GYG275157-477107
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Discover spice plants, herbs, and all kinds tropical fruits on a small spice plantation. Learn why Zanzibar is known as "spice island" and buy spices to take home with you.
On this 2.5-hour guided tour, immerse yourself in the heady world of the spices of Zanzibar. This tour will clarify for you why Zanzibar is called “spice island”: on this small plantation you’ll see where spices grow, among them cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, Zanzibar’s cardomoms, cinnamon, curry, menthol, pepper, tamarind, and ginger. You’ll also see tropical fruits such as papayas, mangoes, and jackfruit.
You’ll also 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
- Learn what herbs and spices were originally used for
- Explore the magic of the "coconut climber"
- Discover and taste some fresh tropical fruits
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pickup is available from any hotel within Stone Town. Please wait at the hotel reception to be collected.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
