Welcome to the Spice Tour
Zanzibar is famously known as the **"Spice Island"**. On this popular tour, you’ll visit a working spice plantation where you’ll see, smell, taste, and learn how spices like cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, pepper, cardamom, and turmeric grow in their natural form.
One Day Spice Tour Itinerary
Hotel Pickup & Drive to Plantation
Your guide picks you up from your hotel in Stone Town, Nungwi, or Paje. Enjoy a scenic drive through rural Zanzibar while learning about the island’s spice history.
Guided Spice Plantation Tour
Walk through the fragrant farm with a knowledgeable local guide. Discover how spices grow:
- Cloves – Zanzibar’s famous export
- Cinnamon – Smell the fresh bark
- Nutmeg & Mace – See the fruit on the tree
- Vanilla, Pepper, Ginger, Turmeric, Lemongrass
Traditional Swahili Lunch
Enjoy a flavorful lunch made with fresh spices from the farm. Typical dishes include coconut rice, grilled fish, spiced chicken, pilau, and fresh tropical fruits.
Spice Tasting & Souvenir Shopping
Taste different spice mixes, buy fresh spices, essential oils, and handmade souvenirs directly from the farm at good prices.
Return to Your Hotel
Drive back with your bags full of aromatic spices. Many tours combine this with a short Stone Town visit or Prison Island in the afternoon.
Interactive Map – Spice Plantations
Practical Tips & Booking
- Duration: Usually 4–6 hours (half-day or full-day)
- Best time: Morning tours (cooler and more energetic)
- Wear comfortable shoes and light clothes – it can get warm and humid
- Bring cash for buying spices and souvenirs
- Most tours include hotel pickup & drop-off, guide, and lunch
- Popular Combo: Spice Tour + Stone Town or Spice Tour + Prison Island