Pemba Island: Spice Farm, Chake Chake, and Pujini Tour
ID: GYG1085544-1667238
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Explore Pemba Island on a guided tour. Visit a spice farm, explore Chake Chake, and see the ruins of Mkama Ndume’s fortress in Pujini village.
Begin your journey in the spice-rich villages near Mtambwe and Wawi. Explore lush plantations of cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and lemongrass. Pemba produces over 80% of Tanzania’s clove exports.
Guided by local farmers, engage in hands-on exploration, learn traditional cultivation techniques, and sample fresh spices. Visit an essential oil distillery near Chake Chake, where spices are transformed into fragrant oils used in cooking and healing.
From the sensory warmth of the spice farms, transition to Chake Chake, the island’s historic administrative center. Explore colonial-era landmarks like the Old Fort, the bustling market, and remnants of Swahili-Arab trade routes that shaped the island’s identity.
The final stop is Pujini village, home to the haunting ruins of Mkama Ndume’s fortress—a 15th-century stone citadel built by the infamous ruler known for his fierce governance and strategic defenses. Perched on a hill near mangrove creeks, the site offers panoramic views and stories of power, resistance, and precolonial legacy.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the fragrant world of spices at a local farm
- Explore the historic town of Chake Chake and its colonial-era landmarks
- Visit the ruins of Mkama Ndume’s fortress in Pujini village
- Learn about traditional cultivation techniques from local farmers
- Discover the island’s rich history and culture on a guided tour
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of spice farms
- Visit to essential oil distillery
- Exploration of colonial-era landmarks in Chake Chake
- Visit to Mkama Ndume’s fortress ruins
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.
