Spice tours are an essential Zanzibar experience on this famous Spice Island. Walk through lush tropical plantations where cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom grow. Smell, touch, and taste spices straight from the source, and learn about their uses in Swahili cooking and traditional medicine. Most tours end with a delicious Swahili lunch prepared with fresh farm spices.
Basic tours from $10 per person. With lunch $15-25. Luxury tours up to $40. Price includes hotel pickup and guide
Morning tours (starting 9am) before the midday heat. Dry season (June-October) for comfortable walking conditions. Tours last 2-3 hours.
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Common spices include: cloves (Zanzibar's biggest export), cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, cardamom, black pepper, turmeric, and lemongrass. You'll also see tropical fruits like jackfruit, starfruit, and Zanzibari bananas.
Yes! All farms have small shops selling freshly packaged spices. Cloves, cinnamon, and vanilla are most popular. Prices are very reasonable compared to home prices.
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