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- German
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
1. Zanzibar’s Spice Heritage
Known as the "Spice Island," Zanzibar was once the world’s leading producer of cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon, shaping global trade routes.
2. Hands-On & Sensory Experience
Unlike passive tours, you’ll touch, smell, and taste spices straight from the trees and plants.
3. Fresh Tropical Fruits Included
We offer freshly picked fruits like lychee, jackfruit, starfruit, and passionfruit—some you may never have tasted before!
4. Cultural Storytelling & Local Life
Guides share spice-related folklore and how they influenced Zanzibar’s economy, slavery, and even marriages (cloves were once used as dowry payments!).
5. Unique Souvenirs
You can buy pure, organic spices at unbeatable prices
6. Authentic Spice-Infused Meals
We include a Zanzibari lunch cooked with the spices you just saw—think pilau rice, coconut curry, or spiced tea.
7. Eco-Friendly & Community-Based
The farms are sustainable and support local communities, giving back directly to the growers.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The price of the tour is based on Town Pick up, if you are away from town there will be small extra cost you will pay so that we can compensate with the distance and fuel. Kindly contact us
Itinerary
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A must-do experience, offering a fascinating insight into the island’s rich history as the "Spice Island." 1. Guided Spice Farm Visit You’ll explore a working spice farm with a knowledgeable guide. See, smell, and taste fresh spices like cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, black pepper, cardamom, and turmeric. Learn about how these spices are grown, harvested, and used in cooking and medicine. 2. Interactive Experience Guides often demonstrate traditional uses of spices The tour include a spice lunch featuring Zanzibari dishes infused with local spices. 3. Cultural & Historical Insights Discover how Zanzibar became a global spice trade hub under Omani and European colonial rule. 4. Fun & Engaging Demonstrations Guides will weave you palm-leaf hats or rings as souvenirs. You might see how coconut oil is extracted or how spices are processed. 5. Shopping for Spices It end at a spice market where you can buy fresh, high-quality spices at great prices.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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