Zanzibar spice plantationCulture & Heritage
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Spice Tour

A guided tour through Zanzibar's famous spice plantations — cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, vanilla, cardamom, lemongrass, and dozens of medicinal plants. Crush the leaves, taste the fruit, and learn how spices have shaped cooking, medicine, and cosmetics on the island for a thousand years. Followed by a spice-infused Swahili lunch.

Duration
Half Day9am – 2pm
From
Stone TownHotel pickup
Group
Up to 8Mini-van
Best for
FamiliesFoodies

You'll taste & see

  • Clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla
  • Tropical fruits in season
  • Medicinal & cosmetic plant uses
  • A Swahili lunch on the farm

Bring

  • Hat & sunscreen
  • Closed shoes (uneven paths)
  • Cash for spices to take home
  • An appetite
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Hour by hour

A typical day

Minute by minute, what you can expect. Times are a guide — we adapt to weather, tides, and the mood of the day.

09:00
Hotel pickup

Air-conditioned van from your hotel. Drive inland through the spice belt.

09:45
Welcome at the plantation

Met by the farm guide with fresh tropical fruit and a cup of ginger tea.

10:00
Plantation walk

Through clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper and vanilla. Crush the leaves, scrape the bark, taste the fruit.

11:30
Hands-on tasting

Medicinal and cosmetic uses — turmeric, lemongrass, cardamom. The kids usually love this part.

12:30
Swahili lunch

Coconut rice, spice-grilled fish or chicken, fresh salads, fruit. Cooked on-site.

13:30
Optional spice market stop

Pick up cloves, vanilla pods or saffron to take home. Cash only.

14:00
Drop-off

Back at your hotel.

What's always included

  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Licensed local guide
  • Bottled water all day
  • All park & entry fees
  • Equipment provided

Not included

  • Tips for guides & crew
  • Alcohol (where applicable)
  • Travel insurance
  • Spending money

Booking & payment

  • Book at least 48 hours ahead
  • 20% deposit, balance on the day
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • USD, EUR, GBP, TZS — all accepted

Ready to book Spice Tour?

Tell us your dates and we'll come back within 24 hours with available pickup times and a final price — no commitment.

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