Enjoy a well-organized, full-day trip from a Spice farm to a city tour of Stone Town and the World Heritage Site, followed by a boat ride to Prison Island. Savor lunch with fresh tropical fruits.
Highlights
- Tuck into a fresh and delicious Swahili lunch with fruits in the spice farm
- Explore the rich history of Prison Island and learn about its former residents.
- Observe a wide array of wildlife including tortoises, peacocks, and antelopes.
- Explore the winding streets of Stone Town's historic center, a UNESCO site
Itinerary
After being picked up at your meeting point, you will visit Spice Plantation Farm and be able to learn why Zanzibar is known as “Spice Island”. The Spice Tour is a highlight among excursions on Zanzibar, often dubbed the Spice Island for its renown as a global leader in producing spices such as cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
More than visiting, you will also smell, touch, and even taste some of the crops grown on Zanzibar Island and find out what the spices were originally used for. Spices and herbs were introduced to Zanzibar by Portuguese traders in the 16th century, who brought them from their colonies in South America and India. Embark on a guided walking tour of a spice farm, where you'll witness firsthand the cultivation of spices, herbs, and fruits. Your knowledgeable guide will detail the cultivation methods and various uses of these crops.
During the tour, immerse yourself in the aromas and flavors of spices, herbs, and tropical fruits. Such as coconuts, papaya, chili, black pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla, cardamom, cassava, cloves, and lemongrass.
After being picked up at your meeting point, you will visit Spice Plantation Farm and be able to learn why Zanzibar is known as “Spice Island”. The Spice Tour is a highlight among excursions on Zanzibar, often dubbed the Spice Island for its renown as a global leader in producing spices such as cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
More than visiting, you will also smell, touch, and even taste some of the crops grown on Zanzibar Island and find out what the spices were originally used for. Spices and herbs were introduced to Zanzibar by Portuguese traders in the 16th century, who brought them from their colonies in South America and India. Embark on a guided walking tour of a spice farm, where you'll witness firsthand the cultivation of spices, herbs, and fruits. Your knowledgeable guide will detail the cultivation methods and various uses of these crops.
During the tour, immerse yourself in the aromas and flavors of spices, herbs, and tropical fruits. Such as coconuts, papaya, chili, black pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla, cardamom, cassava, cloves, and lemongrass.
Finally, take a boat ride offshore to Prison Island, also called Changuu in the Swahili language. It is home to large land tortoises that were imported from Seychelles. Get to touch and feed these creatures living in a sanctuary. Also, learn about the island’s historic use as a prison for rebellious slaves in the 1860s.
The Aldabra Giant Tortoise sanctuary is a significant draw for tourists, boasting a 200-year-old resident as its oldest. These non-indigenous, majestic creatures weigh an average of 200 kg and can live over 100 years.
You will take a boat ride to Stone Town offshore. After this memorable day, our driver will drop you off back at your hotel.
Inclues/Excludes
Includes
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off transfer.
- Round-trip boat transfer.
- Professional local guide.
- Spice farm entry fees.
- Delicious Swahili Lunch (on private spice farm).
- Fresh seasonal tropical fruits.
- Soft drinks.
- Life jacket.
- Government taxes.
Excludes
- Prison Island entry fees ($22 / 60000 Shillings, per person, payable on the day).
- Tips and gratitude.
