Delve into the aromatic world of spices on our Zanzibar Spice Tour. Visit local spice farms and learn about the cultivation and uses of various spices like cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Engage your senses as you taste, smell, and see the spices that have made Zanzibar famous. This tour is a unique opportunity to connect with the island’s culinary heritage and discover the origins of its flavors.

Discover Zanzibar’s Spice Farms

Known historically as the ‘Spice Island’, Zanzibar built much of its economy on the cultivation of cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, black pepper, vanilla and cardamom. On this guided spice tour you’ll walk through a working spice farm, touch, smell and taste spices straight from the plant, and learn how each one is grown, harvested and used in cooking, medicine and cosmetics. Many tours also include a taste of fresh tropical fruits grown on the farm and a stop to see traditional Swahili farming methods up close. It’s an engaging, hands-on introduction to Zanzibar’s culture and agricultural heritage, suitable for all ages.