Pemba Island: Spice Farm and Vumawimbi Beach Tour
ID: GYG1085508-1667182
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Discover Pemba Island’s spice farms and Vumawimbi Beach on a guided tour. Learn about the island’s spice trade, engage with local farmers, and relax on a pristine beach.
Begin your tour at one of Pemba’s renowned spice farms, often located near Chake Chake or Mtambwe. Be guided through aromatic groves of cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom, learning about traditional cultivation methods and the island’s role in the global spice trade.
Enjoy a hands-on and immersive experience, with opportunities to taste, smell, and even harvest spices while engaging with local farmers.
From there, transition to the untouched shores of Vumawimbi Beach, a secluded stretch of powdery white sand and turquoise waters on the northeastern tip of the island.
Swim, sunbathe, or simply unwind at Vumawimbi Beach, a tranquil contrast to the vibrant spice fields. Together, these stops showcase Pemba’s ecological diversity and cultural depth, making the tour perfect for travelers seeking both education and relaxation.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the aromatic world of cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg
- Learn about traditional cultivation methods and the island’s spice trade
- Engage with local farmers and discover the secrets of spice harvesting
- Relax on the pristine shores of Vumawimbi Beach, a hidden gem of Pemba
- Enjoy swimming, sunbathing, or simply unwinding on the white sand beach
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves walking through spice farms and along the beach, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Bring swimwear if you plan to swim at Vumawimbi Beach.
Sunscreen is advisable due to exposure to the sun.
INCLUDED
- Professional guide
- Visit to Vumawimbi Beach
- Opportunities to taste and harvest spices
- Pick up and Drop up
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.
