Zanzibar Spice Tour

Overview of the tour in Zanzibar

Zanzibar was known as a spice island, exporting cloves, vanilla, nutmeg, and cardamom across the world. The spices were brought from Asia and South America and flourished in the tropical climate. Nowadays the spice tour is one of the most popular excursions on the island. Walkthrough the spice plantation with your guide – touch, smell and taste different spices and try to guess which is which, from the crushed leaves, barks, roots and vines and creepers crawling up the trees. Learn about their properties, their origins and their use as medicines and in foods and drinks. Depending on the season you are visiting, you can find anything from vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, lemongrass, cloves, ginger, coriander, pepper, allspice, chili, curry lives and more! Seasonal tropical fruits include banana, pineapple, jack fruit, custard apples, oranges, star fruit, tangerine, passion fruit, mango, avocado, rambutan, papaya, and many others.

On arrival

Zanzibar Spices and Heritage Centre, Kidichi, West district.
Our guide will meet you at Tembo House Hotel, Shangani.

Things to note

We can pick up the guest from any Stone town hotel

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.