Overview
The spice farm tour is a quintessential Zanzibar experience on the so-called Spice Island. Visitors tour farms growing clove, cinnamon, vanilla, black pepper, nutmeg, cardamom, and more, with guides pointing out the plants, fruits, and roots so you can smell and taste each spice. Highlights include watching a guide climb a coconut tree barefoot and sampling local dishes seasoned with the farm's spices. The tour also covers Zanzibar's history as a global spice trade hub.
Opening Hours
Tours typically 09:00-13:00 (half-day morning)
Travel Tips
About 30 minutes by car from Stone Town, with morning tours recommended. Bring cash to buy spices and handicrafts as souvenirs. Don't skip the spiced lunch served at the farm.
Hotels near Spice Farm Tour
Hotels and guesthouses in Zanzibar, Kidichi, Zanzibar
