Zanzibar Spice Tour and Herbs

The history of Zanzibar would be incomplete without the cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper and many other spices which are an essential ingredient in a Zanzibari’s everyday life, it is the island’s connection to spices and herbs. Zanzibar and Spice is a romantic entanglement that dates back to the 16th century. Apart from being an important commodity on the trade routes. They can be seen in the plantations just outside Zanzibar town, this is also a fantastic opportunity to see the countryside and rural areas of Zanzibar and also connect with local people. Follow the scent of spices like vanilla, cloves, turmeric, nutmeg and cinnamon, as you drive through the lush greenery of the island’s spice growing areas. Thrown into this heady mix, are those areas where a variety of intriguing plants and shrubs including the iodine plant, henna bush, ylang ylang and the red fruit of the lipstick tree are grown for medicinal purposes and cosmetics. Your senses will be tantalised by the sight, smell, and taste of an exotic cocktail of tropical seasonal fruits, such as green coconut juice, jack fruit, pineapple, banana, and love apple. A walk through the farms as spice farms workers climb trees, seek out specific plants and cuts off various barks, letting you see, feel and taste everything. You will be decorated with palm-leaf accessories such as ties, rings, bracelets and glasses. At the Spice farms, you will have an opportunity to taste some of the exotic fruits of Zanzibar.

Dr. Livingstone house:

Our first stop will be at Dr. Livingstone house. Livingston’s so-called home is located north of Stonetown. Built in 1860, the house was home to many European missionaries and explorers. Here Livingston stayed before setting off on his last expedition. Later, the building became the property of the Hindu society. In 1947, the government bought out and remodeled the house to set up laboratories for scientific research.

Kidichi persian Baths:

Our next stop is Kidichi persian baths.This site was built on the highest point of Zanzibar Island by Sultan Seyyid Said , it was for his wife who was the grand-daughter of the Shah of Persia, Fatah Ali, it is decorated in ornamental Persian stucco work. The remarkably preserved baths have a series of domed bathhouses with deep stone baths and massive seats.
This is quite a contrast to the plain baths nearby at Kizimbani, which were built within Said’s clove tree and coconut plantation.

Kidichi spice farm:

We shall proceed with our tour and drive through a profusion of greenery in the countryside seeing, smelling and tasting a variety of spices and mouthwatering tropical seasonal fruits such as jack fruit, pineapple, banana, green coconut juice, dourian, love apple, litche, soursop etc. Spices such as cloves, cardamon, cinnamon, black pepper, turmeric, nutmeg – are as exotic as their flavours….etc.
A full tour involves much more than spices and you will also have a chance to see the iodine plant, heena bush, ylang-ylang, the lipstick tree, cocoa, and coffee bean trees. Back to your hotel after the tour

What’s Included:

Friendly and Experienced Professional Tour guide
Pick up and drop off from your hotel in private car with air condition
Waiting Charge, Fuel Surcharges & Service Fees
VAT (18% charged by the Government)
Contribution to the local community
Mineral Water During the Tour
Entrances Fees

What’s Excluded:
Medical Insurance
Gratuities for Tour Guide or Driver
Personal Expenses

Pickup/drop off:

Please advise your pickup point/hotel name so that we may quote the price accordingly

Airport Transfers:

Airport transfers are not included in the price of this tour, however you can book for an arrival transfer in advance. In this case our representative will be at the airport to greet you. To arrange this please contact our customer service team once you have a confirmed booking.

Our Advice:

Tour may be operated by a multi-lingual guide
A moderate amount of walking is involved
Cooking class in the spice farm option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Not recommended for participants with back problems
Good walking shoes would be ideal
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions

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• Free Alternative Tours

Features

• Free cancellation
• Local Tour Guide
• Meet with Guide
• Online Payment

Regions

• Tanzania

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