Zanzibar Aromatic Spice Farms Tour
Spices and herbs were originally introduced to Zanzibar by Portuguese traders in the 16th century, brought from their colonies in South America and India.
This 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.
You will be smelling and tasting spices, herbs and tropical fruits such as clove, lemon grass, nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla, coconuts, papaya, chili, black pepper, jack fruit, cardamom, cassava and oranges. After the tour you will enjoy a traditional Swahili lunch at the farm. Here is when you can really taste the different ways of using spices and some seasonal fruits that available.
The tour finishes with a stop at a spice stall selling fresh packaged spices (cash only). The tour price already includes tips for farm workers, so you don't need to worry about it.
Options
Aromatic Spice fields tour & research spice fields tour
Alphard Toyota air conditioned: Alphard Toyota air conditioned
Pickup included
What's included in Zanzibar Aromatic Spice Farms Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Spice tasting, Spice Tour. seasonal fruit tasting
Inclusions
- Seasonal fruits
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
- Stone Town Hotels area - Zanzibar International Airport
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Dress code is formal Hop-on hop-off tour with stops near cruise port Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
