About this experience
This option normally help travelers to learn many cultural things about local Zanzibaris including the reason why Zanzibar is referred as a spice Island.
It is from this tour whereby travelers learn how Spices are cultivated, harvested, prepared and even the way they are used in cooking and as medicines.
Tasting tropical fruits is part of the experience so here Travelers will have an opportunity to experience how fresh tropical fruits taste like.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr–3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr–3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Private transportation
- Tropical Fruits
- Guide Fees
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water during tour
Not included
- Visa
- Expenses of a personal Nature
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
This short guided walking Tour will provide you with a rare experience proving the reason why Zanzibar is referred to as Spice Island for centuries.
The tour takes you to the small spice gardens and farms in Zanzibar rural areas where local communities grow variety of Spices including nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, cardamom, ginger, turmeric and many others medicinal and ornamental with variety of tropical fruits grown in Zanzibar.
It's a golden opportunity to get to learn how to use different plants for herbal medicine, traditional ceremonies and local Zanzibar cuisines, which are potential part of Zanzibar day to day life.
The tour will also give you the chance to taste different fruits grown into the Island as well as experiencing adventurous coconut palm climbing practiced by local coconut climbers working in those spice farms.
Meeting and pickup information
- All travelers should wait at their hotel lobby for the pick up.
Languages and tickets
- Arabic — Guide
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Zanzibar Crystal Tours & Safaris
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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