Zanzibar Spice Tour

Duration

1/2 Day

Physical Rating

Easy

Minimum Age

4 Years +

Starting From

$40.00

*Starting prices are listed per person in USD.

Destination Highlights

Zanzibar

Trip Overview

A half-day sensory tour through Zanzibar’s vibrant spice farms to see, smell, and taste a variety of exotic spices, herbs, and tropical fruits.

Highlights

  • Discover Zanzibar’s nickname: “The Spice Island”
  • Smell, touch, and taste exotic spices: cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, turmeric
  • Sample fresh tropical fruits like jackfruit, starfruit, and green coconut
  • Learn about traditional uses in cooking and medicine
  • Optional Swahili cooking demonstration or lunch

Full Itinerary

Best time to visit: 

June to October: Sunny, low humidity, little to no-rain. It’s a safari high season in Tanzania mainland, making it great for a combo trip

December to Mid-March: Hot and sunny with occasional short showers – whale shark’s sightings are more likely on this time near Mnemba and Mafia Island

Day 1: Spice tour – half day

09:00 am, Pick-up from hotel or meeting point. On arrival at “Kizimbani” a local’s spice farms, stroll through the heart of Zanzibar’s countryside and discover why it’s called the Spice Island. This immersive walk weaves through spice plantations rich with the aromas of cinnamon, cardamom, clove, nutmeg, and vanilla. Along the way, sample freshly picked tropical fruits, think green coconut, jackfruit, and starfruit, while learning how these plants are used in traditional Swahili cuisine and medicine. Many guests also enjoy a quick cooking demonstration, or a local lunch prepared with ingredients from the very farm they explored. At 12:00, end of the excursion, depart farm and return to your hotel or visiting restaurants for lunch.

Meals included: No meals are included

Planning

To make your trip planning easier, we’ve prepared a simple list of what’s included in your tour package and what’s not. This way, you’ll have a clear idea of what to expect, and you can make any additional arrangements ahead of time for a smooth and enjoyable journey!

Includes

  • Transport
  • Tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Spice and fruits tasting
  • Government taxes and associated fees

 

Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • Tropical doctor
  • Tipping
  • Bank charges for money transfers
  • All things of personal nature
  • Any increase of government taxes/ fees