SPICE FARM TOUR
Tour Details
Overview: On a spice farm tour, visitors can see and smell the diverse range of spices growing in their natural environment. The tour usually includes a walk through the lush plantation, where you can learn about the cultivation, harvesting, and uses of spices. You’ll also have the opportunity to taste fresh spices and purchase products like oils, teas, and spice blends.
Popular spices
- Cloves: Zanzibar is one of the world’s largest producers of cloves.
- Nutmeg: Often grown alongside other spices, nutmeg is a fragrant spice used in both cooking and perfumes.
- Cinnamon: The island produces high-quality cinnamon, harvested from the bark of trees.
- Cardamom and Pepper: These spices are grown in abundance and are integral to the island's spice culture.
Visiting a spice farm in Zanzibar provides a sensory journey into the island's agricultural heritage, making it a must-do for any traveler.
Included
- Entry fee
- Lunch
- English- speaking professional driver/ guide
- Round-trip transfers t and from your hotel; extra charge
Excluded
- Tips
- Zanzibar Travel Insurance
Tour Map
HALF DAY TRIP 9:00 AM – Hotel Pickup
9:00 AM – Hotel Pickup Pick up from your hotel and drive to a local spice farm (30-minute drive). Introduction to the farm and its history. Begin a walk through the plantation. Explore various spice plants like cloves, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper, and more. Learn about the cultivation, harvesting, and uses of each spice. Pick fresh spices, smell them, and see how they’re processed Taste spice-infused products such as teas, oils, and jams. Learn about the spices' culinary and medicinal uses. Enjoy a traditional Zanzibar lunch prepared with fresh, locally grown spices. This may include dishes like spiced rice, grilled fish, octopus curry, and fresh fruit. Purchase freshly harvested spices, spice blends, and local products as souvenirs Drive back to your hotel to conclude the tour. This half-day tour with lunch provides a delightful combination of spice exploration and authentic Zanzibari cuisine.
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