Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Farm, and Prison Island Tour
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国家: Tanzania
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06:00 小时
描述
Embark on a guided tour of Zanzibar and explore the historic city of Stone Town. Visit a spice farm and see the Aldabra tortoises on Prison Island.
Learn why Zanzibar is known as the Spice Island on a guided tour. Embark on a boat ride to Prison Island to encounter its large land tortoises. Indulge your senses in an array of aromas as you walk through a spice farm.
After being picked up at your hotel, you will firstly have a walking tour of Stone Town, then you will visit an organic spice farm, and you will explore the historic Prison Island all in one day on a full-day, guided tour of Zanzibar. Meander through a labyrinth of chaotic alleyways between towering limestone houses, and interact with Aldabra tortoises.
Start your day with a walking tour of Stone Town, the oldest part of Zanzibar City to explore historical sites, including the slave markets, bustling daily markets, charming narrow streets, and enjoy shopping later on. The historic capital city of Zanzibar is Stone Town, renowned for its rich cultural heritage dating back to the 19th century. Reflecting a blend of Arabian, Indian, Persian, and European influences, Zanzibar was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000.
After your walking tour, you will be driven to the plantation and you will be able to learn why Zanzibar is known as “Spice Island”. The Spice Tour is a highlight among excursions on Zanzibar, often dubbed the Spice Island for its renown as a global leader in producing spices like clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
More than visiting, you will also smell, touch, and even taste some of the crops grown on this Island and find out what the spices were originally used for. Spices and herbs were introduced to Zanzibar by Portuguese traders in the 16th century, who brought them from their colonies in South America and India.
Embark on a guided walking tour of a spice farm, where you'll witness firsthand the cultivation of spices, herbs, and fruits. Your knowledgeable guide will detail the cultivation methods and various uses of these crops. During the tour, immerse yourself in the aromas and flavors of spices, herbs, and tropical fruits such as coconuts, papaya, chili, black pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla, cardamom, cassava, cloves and lemongrass.
Following the tour, savor a traditional Swahili lunch at the farm, where you can truly appreciate the diverse culinary uses of spices. Finally, take a boat ride offshore to Prison Island also called 'changuu' in Swahili language. It is the home to large land tortoises that were imported from Seychelles. Get to touch and feed these creatures living in a sanctuary. Also, learn about the island’s historic use as a prison for rebellious slaves in the 1860s.
The Aldabra Giant Tortoise sanctuary is a significant draw for tourists, boasting a 200-year-old resident as its oldest. These non-indigenous, majestic creatures weigh an average of 200 kg and can live over 100 years.
亮点
- Discover the historic city of Stone Town and its rich cultural heritage
- Learn why Zanzibar is known as the "Spice Island" on a spice farm tour
- See the Palace Museum, Sultan’s Palace, and the Old Fort in Stone Town
- Meet Aldabra tortoises, one of the world's largest tortoises, on Prison Island
- Enjoy a traditional Swahili lunch at the farm and feed the tortoises on Changuu
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重要信息
Wear comfortable walking shoes and light clothing
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun
Stay hydrated and bring water
Respect local customs and wildlife
Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking
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