About this experience
There are so many Spice Farms on the island once you have visited the spice farm, our experienced professional tour guide or the owner shows you around his farm and informs you of all the secrets that these spices hold. 80% of the nice, shape, clove in world harvest comes out of Pemba Island. This tour will take you to some of the most interesting Pemba's clove and spice plantations.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- All Entrances Fees
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel in private car
- Transport waiting charge
- Bottled water during the tour
- All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
- Experienced Professional Tour guide
Not included
- Medical Insurance if needed
- Gratuities for tour guide
- International & Domestic Flights
- Visa
- Airport/Departure Tax
- Expenses of a personal Nature
Itinerary and highlights
While spices no longer dominate Zanzibar's economy as they once did, there are still numerous spice plantations scattered on the island which make an interesting visit. Friendly, knowledgeable and informative Tour Guides will escort you on a walking tour in the spice farms, picking bunches of leaves, fruit and twigs from bushes and trees, inviting you to smell or taste them to guess what they are.
This is a half-day tour through wete old road to Mtambwe village where you can see a variety of spices before visiting the oil distillery factory located 4 kilometers from Chake Chake Town Centre at Wawi village. Pemba actually produces the majority of spices exported from Tanzania. During a spice tour, expect to see cloves, lemongrass, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, black pepper and vanilla. You will also visit the essential oil distillery to see how spices are made into oil.
Meeting and pickup information
- for those clients staying in Wete Hotels (Pemba Crown Hotel and Sharook Riviera Grand Lodge).
- for those clients staying in Mkoani Hotels (Fundu Lagoon, Pemba Lodge, Lala Lodge and Emerald Bay).
- for those clients staying in Micheweni Hotels (The Manta Resort, The Aiyana Resort, Gencko Nature Lodge and Pemba Paradise Resort).
- for those clients staying in Chake Chake Hotels (Pemba Island Hotel, Annex of Pemba Island Hotel, Pemba Island Modern Hotel, Archipelago Hotel, Pemba Misali Sunset Beach Hotel and Pemba Green Foliage Hotel).
- Hotel pickups commence approximately 7 - 75 minutes prior to this time and it depends on the location of the hotel, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Safanta Tours & Travel Company Limited
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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