Zanzibar: Spice Farm & Cooking Class with Swahili Lunch With Pickup from Stone town Hotels
ID: GYG1153395-1769164
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover Zanzibar’s rich spice heritage on a guided farm tour, then learn to cook authentic Swahili dishes before enjoying a delicious traditional lunch.
Step into the heart of Zanzibar’s spice culture with this immersive half-day experience. Begin with a guided walk through a lush spice farm, where you’ll see, smell, and taste exotic spices such as cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla. Learn about their history, medicinal uses, and role in local cuisine.
After the farm tour, join a hands-on cooking class led by local chefs. You’ll prepare classic Swahili dishes using freshly harvested spices, blending flavors that reflect centuries of cultural exchange on the island. Finally, sit down to savor your creations in a communal lunch, enjoying the warmth of Swahili hospitality.
This tour is perfect for food lovers, culture seekers, and anyone curious about Zanzibar’s culinary traditions.
Highlights
- Guided tour of a Zanzibar spice farm
- Learn the history and uses of local spices
- Hands-on Swahili cooking class with expert guidance
- Prepare and enjoy a traditional Swahili lunch
- Experience authentic local hospitality in a farm setting
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Wear comfortable walking shoes — the spice farm paths can be uneven
• Vegetarian and vegan options are available (please advise in advance)
• Not wheelchair accessible due to farm terrain
• Minimum of 2 participants required for the tour to run
INCLUDED
- Guided spice farm tour
- Cooking class with local chef
- All ingredients and cooking equipment
- Traditional Swahili lunch
- Bottled water during the tour
- Private Hotel pick-up and drop-off
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra drinks)
- Tips and gratuities
- Additional meals or beverages not mentioned
- Travel insurance
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.
