🌿 Zanzibar Spice Tour – Discover the Roots of the Spice Island

Your experience starts with a convenient pickup from your hotel in or near Stone Town. A friendly guide will greet you and give a quick overview of the tour as you head toward the spice-growing region just outside the city.

Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed into a lush green spice farm, where local farmers cultivate a wide variety of Zanzibar’s famous spices. The setting is tranquil, shaded, and full of natural beauty.

A knowledgeable local guide will walk you through the farm, stopping to show you how spices like vanilla, turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves are grown and harvested. You’ll get to crush leaves, peel bark, and smell and taste each spice freshly picked.

Enjoy freshly cut seasonal fruits like jackfruit, mangoes, pineapples, and bananas, alongside unique local herbal teas and treats prepared right at the farm. It’s a flavorful experience that engages all your senses.

Your guide will explain the traditional uses of various plants—not just for cooking, but also for medicine, beauty products, and even rituals. You’ll see how locals use spices in daily life beyond the kitchen. 6. Optional Spice Shopping & Return At the end of the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to buy fresh spices, oils, and handmade products directly from the source. Afterward, you’ll be dropped off back at your hotel, enriched with knowledge and the scent of spices still on your hands.