Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour
3 hours
From 09:00
Group 1+
English
3 hours
09:00
What you'll do
We will pick you up from your hotel in Stone town and drive to the Spice Farm for a Guided Tour. Here you will learn about the history of Zanzibar farming and get to sample Fruits and Spices as well as get a chance to purchase some of them.
Itinerary
- 1Spices and herbs were originally introduced to Zanzibar by Portuguese traders in the 16th century, brought from their colonies in South America and India.
- 2This tour is a walking tour in a spice farm (shamba). While there, you shall see how the spices, herbs and fruits grow and are cultivated. Your tour guide will describe how the crops can be used in home cooked meals.
- 3You will be smelling and tasting spices, herbs and tropical fruits such as clove, lemongrass, nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla, coconuts, papaya, chili, black pepper, jackfruit, cardamom, cassava and oranges.
- 4The tour finishes with a stop at a spice stall selling fresh packaged spices (cash only).
What's Included
Bottled water
Guided Spice Farm Tour
Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
Fruits & Spice Tasting
Meeting Points
6 Degrees South (Shangani St, Mjini Zanzibar, Mkoa wa Mjini Magharibi)
Notes
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Provide printed copy to our guide for confirmations.
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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