Pemba Island: Ngezi Forest and Spice Farms Tour
ID: GYG1082145-1661964
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Explore Pemba Island’s Ngezi Forest and spice farms. Discover the island’s rich biodiversity and learn about traditional spice cultivation methods.
Discover Pemba Island’s Ngezi Forest and its surrounding spice farms on a guided tour. Nestled in the northwestern corner of Pemba, Ngezi Forest is the island’s largest remaining tropical forest, home to endemic species like the Pemba Flying Fox, rare butterflies, and ancient trees with East African and Southeast Asian origins.
Walk through its shaded trails to see the biodiversity and remnants of old timber operations and sacred sites tied to local lore. Just beyond the forest, smallholder spice farms cultivate cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom—echoes of Pemba’s legacy as a global spice hub.
Visit the farms to learn about traditional cultivation and harvesting methods. Discover the role of spices in Swahili cuisine and healing. Together, Ngezi and the spice farms form a compelling narrative of conservation, livelihood, and heritage woven into the island’s landscape.
Highlights
- Discover the lush Ngezi Forest, home to the Pemba Flying Fox and rare butterflies
- Explore the island’s largest remaining tropical forest and its ancient trees
- Visit smallholder spice farms and learn about traditional cultivation methods
- Immerse yourself in the island’s rich ecological and cultural heritage
- Learn about the role of spices in Swahili cuisine and healing traditions
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of Ngezi Forest
- Visit to spice farms
- Learning about spice cultivation and harvesting
- Insight into Swahili cuisine and healing
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from Pemba Island
- Meals and drinks
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.
