Zanzibar: Spice Farm Tour with Stone Town Food Market Visit
ID: GYG963379-1498215
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
1 days
Description
Visit a spice farm and learn about the cultivation of cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper. Explore Stone Town on a guided walking tour and visit the Forodhani Gardens food market.
Visit an organic spice farm on a half-day tour from Stone Town. Discover how the islands produce cloves, nutmeg, black pepper, and more. See why the Zanzibar is sometimes called the "Spice Islands".
Learn how the spices are grown and used as medication and flavor in dishes. See spices like vanilla, cardamom, nutmeg, and many more. You’ll be able to touch, smell, and taste the spices and herbs directly from plants you’ve never smelled spices as fresh as these before.
After the farm, head to Stone Town, a World Heritage site and the most atmospheric and vibrant of all the remaining traditional Swahili settlements. Architecturally it’s a fusion of African and Arab influences not dissimilar to the Medina of Morocco with its narrow streets, twists and turns.
Each evening as the sun sets, Stone Town's Forodhani Gardens park transforms into an open-air food market. Skip the fish kebabs and head straight to the vendors selling urojo, a thick mango and tamarind soup served alongside chickpea fritters, boiled potatoes, cassava flakes, and chutney.
Highlights
- Discover the rich history of the spice trade in Zanzibar on a guided tour
- Visit an organic spice farm and learn about the cultivation of cloves and nutmeg
- Smell and taste the spices and herbs directly from the plants
- Explore the narrow streets of Stone Town on a guided walking tour
- Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Forodhani Gardens food market
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes and light clothing
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun
Consider bringing cash for purchasing spices or food at the market
Be prepared for a sensory experience with strong aromas
INCLUDED
- Guided spice farm tour
- Opportunity to see, touch, and taste fresh spices
- Visit to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Experience the vibrant Forodhani Gardens food market
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.
