About this experience
Discover the spices that thrive in Zanzibar’s villages and plantations on a walking tour that’s an aromatic immersion in the island’s rural life. Join a guide for a walk through local farms, see workers climb into the spice trees, sample spices and fruits fresh from the field, and learn the history of Zanzibar’s spice trade. This Zanzibar spice farm tour includes pickup and drop-off in Zanzibar, with both morning and afternoon departures available.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Bottled water during the water
- Entrances Fees
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel in private car
- Transport waiting charge
- All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
- Experienced Professional Tour guide
Not included
- Medical Insurance
- International Flights
- Visa
- Airport Taxes
- Expenses of a personal Nature
Itinerary and highlights
You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the excursion spot. The history of Zanzibar would be incomplete without the cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper and many other spices which are essential ingredient in a Zanzibari’s everyday life, it is the island’s connection to spices and herbs. Zanzibar and Spice is a romantic entanglement that dates back to the 16th century. Apart from being an important commodity on the trade routes.
This guided walking tour passes through villages and spice plantations, a walk through the farms as spice farms workers climbs trees, seek out specific plants and cuts off various barks, letting you see, feel and taste everything. You will be decorated with palm-leaf accessories such as ties, rings, bracelets and glasses. At the Spice farms you will have an opportunity to taste some of the exotic fruits of Zanzibar. At the Spice farms is the best place to buy fresh spices directly from the source.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick from the following hotel - Please check your hotel location and select the correct tour option: • STONE TOWN HOTELS:Al Johari Hotel, Asmini Palace Hotel,Dhow Palace, Khole House, Kisiwa House, Maru Maru Hotel, Mashariki Palace, Park Hyatt, Tembo House, The Swahili House ,The Zanzibar Grand Palace, Zanzibar Palace ,Zanzibar Serena Inn, Africa House, Tausi Palace Hotel, Hiliki house, Double tree by Hilton (stone town) • NORTH HOTELS: African View, Amaan Bungalows, Diamond Gemma Del Est, Diamond Star of the East,Double Tree by Hilton Nungwi, Essque Zalu Zanzibar, Flame Tree Cottages, Gold Zanzibar, Hotel Riu Palace, Kilindi, Nungwi Inn, Ras Nungwi, Royal Zanzibar, Tanzanite Beach resort, The Z Hotel,The Zanzibari, Mnarani, Sun Set Kendwa • NORTH EAST HOTELS::Bluebay Beach resorts, Che Che Vule, Dream Of Zanzibar, Kasha Boutique Hotel,Mapenzi Beach, matemwe Beach House, Matemwe Logde, Matemwe Retreat, Melia Zanzibar, Neptune Pwani Beach Hotel, Ocean Paradise, Shooting Star, Sultan Sands, Villa Kiva, Azanzi • SOUTH HOTELS::Swahili Beach Resorts, Karamba Beach Resorts, Unguja Lodge, Breezes Beach Club, Baraza,Arabian Nights, Arabian Nights Annex, Casa Del Mar, Kichanga Lodge, Dongwe Ocean View, The Palm, Bahari View Lodge, Spice Island Hotel, Ras Michamvi, The Residence, Karafuu Beach Resort, Kisiwa on the Beach, Konokono, Sea view boutique, Dhow Inn • CENTRAL HOTELS: Tamarind Hotel, Pongwe Beach Hotel, Pongwe Bay, Uroa Bay • FUMBA & MANGAPWANI HOTELS:Fumba beach lodge, Sea Cliff Resort & Spa, Hakuna Matata
Languages and tickets
- Arabic — Guide
- German — Guide
- ru — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- pl — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Safanta Tours & Travel Company Limited
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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STONE TOWN HOTELS:Al Johari Hotel, Asmini Palace Hotel,Dhow Palace, Khole House, Kisiwa House, Maru Maru Hotel, Mashariki Palace, Park Hyatt, Tembo House, The Swahili House ,The Zanzibar Grand Palace, Zanzibar Palace ,Zanzibar Serena Inn, Africa House, Tausi Palace Hotel, Hiliki house, Double tree by Hilton (stone town)
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NORTH HOTELS: African View, Amaan Bungalows, Diamond Gemma Del Est, Diamond Star of the East,Double Tree by Hilton Nungwi, Essque Zalu Zanzibar, Flame Tree Cottages, Gold Zanzibar, Hotel Riu Palace, Kilindi, Nungwi Inn, Ras Nungwi, Royal Zanzibar, Tanzanite Beach resort, The Z Hotel,The Zanzibari, Mnarani, Sun Set Kendwa
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NORTH EAST HOTELS::Bluebay Beach resorts, Che Che Vule, Dream Of Zanzibar, Kasha Boutique Hotel,Mapenzi Beach, matemwe Beach House, Matemwe Logde, Matemwe Retreat, Melia Zanzibar, Neptune Pwani Beach Hotel, Ocean Paradise, Shooting Star, Sultan Sands, Villa Kiva, Azanzi
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SOUTH HOTELS::Swahili Beach Resorts, Karamba Beach Resorts, Unguja Lodge, Breezes Beach Club, Baraza,Arabian Nights, Arabian Nights Annex, Casa Del Mar, Kichanga Lodge, Dongwe Ocean View, The Palm, Bahari View Lodge, Spice Island Hotel, Ras Michamvi, The Residence, Karafuu Beach Resort, Kisiwa on the Beach, Konokono, Sea view boutique, Dhow Inn
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CENTRAL HOTELS: Tamarind Hotel, Pongwe Beach Hotel, Pongwe Bay, Uroa Bay
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FUMBA & MANGAPWANI HOTELS:Fumba beach lodge, Sea Cliff Resort & Spa, Hakuna Matata
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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