Zanzibar Spice Tour – From North East & Central Hotels

Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour from North East & Central Hotels – A Flavorful Discovery

Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania
Duration: Approx. 3–4 Hours
Tour Type: Private or Small Group
Pickup Included: Yes – From North East, Central, and Fumba Hotels
Language: English-speaking guide (other languages on request)
Availability: Daily departures

Tour Overview

Experience the sights, scents, and flavors of Zanzibar’s world-famous spices on this guided half-day spice farm tour from North East and Central Coast hotels. Visit a traditional plantation, walk through lush tropical fields, and discover Zanzibar’s essential role as the “Spice Island”. With your expert guide, learn about the life cycle of exotic plants and taste spices and fruits straight from the source.

This tour is perfect for culinary explorers, culture seekers, and nature lovers wanting to connect with Zanzibar’s agricultural roots and historic spice trade.

️ What to Expect

Hotel Pick-Up (North East, Central, Fumba)

• Morning pick-up from your hotel along the North East or Central coast, or Fumba and Mangapwani areas.
• Enjoy a scenic drive (approx. 1–1.5 hours) through Zanzibar’s villages and palm-fringed roads.

Spice Plantation Experience

• Arrive at a working spice farm, where you’ll meet your guide and begin your walking tour.
• Smell, touch, and taste a wide range of Zanzibar’s spices and fruits:
  • Clove, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, black pepper, and vanilla
  • Fresh fruits like jackfruit, starfruit, coconut, bananas, and more
• Learn how each spice is grown, harvested, and used in Zanzibari cuisine, medicine, and cosmetics.
• Discover the rich history of Zanzibar’s 19th-century spice trade.

Optional Lunch (Own Expense)

• After the tour, relax and enjoy a traditional Swahili lunch made from farm ingredients (available for $10–$20).
• Enjoy dishes seasoned with the very spices you explored!

️ Optional Souvenir Shopping

• Stop at the farm shop for locally made products like:
  • Herbal teas, pure spices, soaps, oils, and more.

Return Transfer

• After the tour, you'll be driven back to your hotel, arriving by early to mid-afternoon.

✅ What’s Included

• ✔️ Hotel pick-up and drop-off (North East, Central, Fumba & Mangapwani Hotels)
• ✔️ Professional local guide
• ✔️ Spice tasting & farm entrance fees
• ✔️ Guided plantation tour with walking trails

❌ What’s Not Included

• ✖️ Lunch and drinks (optional, available for purchase)
• ✖️ Tips and gratuities
• ✖️ Personal purchases at the farm (spices, soaps, etc.)

Hotel Pick-Up From:

• North East Hotels: Bluebay Beach Resort, Dream of Zanzibar, Kasha Boutique Hotel, Mapenzi Beach, Matemwe Beach House, Matemwe Lodge, Matemwe Retreat, Melia Zanzibar, Neptune Pwani, Ocean Paradise, Shooting Star Lodge, Sultan Sands, Villa Kiva, Azanzi
• Central Hotels: Tamarind Hotel, Pongwe Beach Hotel, Pongwe Bay, Uroa Bay
• Fumba & Mangapwani Hotels: Fumba Beach Lodge, Sea Cliff Resort & Spa, Hakuna Matata

Why Book This Tour?

• Learn about Zanzibar’s famous spices and agricultural history
• Taste fresh fruits and sample herbs directly from the source
• ️ Take home farm-direct products like cloves and handmade soaps
• Hassle-free pickup and return from coastal hotels
• Perfect cultural add-on for any beach holiday itinerary

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