Spice Farm Tour:
Overview
Spices and herbs were originally introduced to Zanzibar by Portuguese traders in the 16th century, brought from their colonies in South America and India.
This tour is a walking tour in a spice farm (shamba). While there, you shall see how the spices, herbs and fruits grow and are cultivated. Your tour guide will describe how the crops can be used. You will be smelling and tasting spices, herbs and tropical fruits such as clove, lemongrass, nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla, coconuts, papaya, chili, black pepper, jackfruit, cardamom, cassava and oranges. After the tour you will enjoy a traditional swahili lunch at the farm. Here is when you can really taste the different ways of using spices.
The tour finishes with a stop at a spice stall selling fresh packaged spices (cash only).
Itinerary
Inclusions
– Pick up at your destination/hotel in Zanzibar.
– Drive to a spice farm, located in the countryside of Zanzibar.
– Take a guided tour of the farm, where you can see and learn about the various spices and fruits that grow on the island, such as cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and many others.
– Smell and taste the different spices and fruits and learn about their traditional uses in Zanzibari cuisine and medicine.
– Enjoy a traditional Swahili lunch, which includes local dishes made with fresh spices and fruits from the farm.
– (Optional) Visit nearby villages and learn about the daily life and traditions of the local people.
– Drive back to your destination/hotel in Zanzibar.
Note to all excursions:
Our dedicated team can help you customize your itinerary that meets your specific interests and preferences. The itinerary can also be modified based on the time of the year, weather, and other factors.