Zanzibar: Guided Spice Farm Tour with Tastings and Swahili Lunch

Discover why Zanzibar is known as the "Spice Island" on this engaging 3-hour tour to a local spice plantation. Starting with pickup from your hotel or port, you'll walk through aromatic fields of cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and more. Your guide will share how each spice is grown and harvested, while local farmers demonstrate their skills and offer samples straight from the source.

After the tour, enjoy a flavorful Swahili-style lunch prepared by locals using the same spices you've just explored. It's a fresh, sensory experience that offers a deeper appreciation of Zanzibar's rich cultural and culinary heritage. Plus, it’s the perfect place to buy spices to take home and support the local farming community.

Highlights

• Visit a working spice farm and learn about Zanzibar’s spice heritage
• Smell, touch, and taste fresh herbs and fruits straight from the source
• Watch local farmers climb trees and harvest spices in real time
• Enjoy a traditional Swahili lunch made with farm-fresh ingredients
• Support local communities by buying spices directly from the growers
• Includes roundtrip hotel, port, or airport pickup in Zanzibar

What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Long sleeves or modest outfit for sun and cultural sensitivity
• Mosquito repellent
• Cash if you’d like to purchase spices

Know before you go

• Spice availability and fruit tastings may vary by season.