Guided Tour of a Spice Farm

Highlights

Zanzibar has long been known for its spices, coveted throughout history by people from all over the world, from early Arab traders to the European colonisers. The island is still known for producing the purest Cloves in the world, and Zanzibar have been using spices in traditional treatments since 2nd century BC. 

Explore it with a planter, who will teach you about the various types of trees and crops and their use in traditional Zanzibar cuisine. The produce grown on the plantation includes tropical fruits such as papaya, mango and coconut, cocoa and mahogany, as well as a wide variety of spices.

 

Inludes/Excludes

Tour itinerary

  • Transportation: Begin with a pickup from your hotel and a scenic drive to a spice farm.
  • Spice Farm Exploration: Guided tour through the plantation, learning about different spices like cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla.
  • Sensory Experience: Smell and taste various spices directly from the plants.
  • Cultural Immersion: Discover the medicinal uses of local herbs and learn about Swahili cuisine.
  • Lunch (optional): Enjoy a traditional Swahili lunch featuring locally grown spice
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