ZANZIBAR: Private Spice Farm Tour Hotel Pickup + local Guide
ID: GYG1286083-1966986
Category:
Country: Kenya
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover why Zanzibar is known as the “Spice Island” on a private guided tour of one of the island’s traditional spice farms. Learn about the history of the spice trade and taste fresh spices.
Discover why Zanzibar is known as the “Spice Island” on a private guided tour of one of the island’s traditional spice farms. After pickup from your hotel, travel to a local farm where your guide will take you through plantations filled with tropical plants, fruits, and spices.
Walk through the farm and see, smell, and taste fresh spices such as cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom, nutmeg, black pepper, and turmeric directly from the plants. Learn how these spices are grown, harvested, and used in local cooking, traditional medicine, and Zanzibar’s history.
Along the way, discover tropical fruits such as coconut, mango, jackfruit, pineapple, and banana. Your local guide will share stories about Zanzibar’s spice trade and explain why the island became famous around the world for its spices. You may also have the chance to taste fresh tropical fruit and locally made spice tea.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, and tastes of a spice farm
- Learn about the history of Zanzibar’s spice trade from your guide
- Taste fresh spices and tropical fruits directly from the plants
- Discover how spices are grown, harvested, and used in local cooking
- Enjoy a private tour with hotel pickup and drop-off in Zanzibar
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Suitable for all types of travelers including solo, couples, families, and friends
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided tour of spice farm
- Tasting of fresh spices and tropical fruits
- Opportunity of buying spices
NOT INCLUDED
- Tips for Guide and Driver
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
