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Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour

Shangani St, Mjini Zanzibar

Explore The Farm

Cancellation policy

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Duration 3 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Language

English

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

We will pick you up from your hotel in Stone town and drive to the Spice Farm for a Guided Tour. Here you will learn about the history of Zanzibar farming and get to sample Fruits and Spices as well as get a chance to purchase some of them.

Spice Farm 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 in home cooked meals. You will be smelling and tasting spices, herbs and tropical fruits such as clove, lemongrass, nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla, coconuts, papaya, chili, black pepper, jackfruit, cardamom, cassava and oranges. The tour finishes with a stop at a spice stall selling fresh packaged spices (cash only).

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Bottled water
  • Guided Spice Farm Tour
  • Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
  • Fruits & Spice Tasting

Not included

  • Anything not included

Important information

Meeting point

Shangani St, Mjini Zanzibar

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessible Not stroller accessible Not suitable for pets Infants must not sit on laps Infant seats unavailable Not recommended for people with heart conditions Provide printed copy to our guide for confirmations.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

VE

Verified Local Host

With GetExperience since 2026

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