Day Trip Spice Plantation Tour in Zanzibar

Embark on an Day Trip Spice Plantation Tour in Zanzibar with our captivating itinerary. This 3-hour guided experience offers a privileged exploration of tropical fruits, spices, and herbs, including rare plant species from diverse vegetation. It transcends the typical tour, providing an exciting opportunity to understand why Zanzibar is renowned as the Spice Island.

During your tour, expect to encounter an array of spices, including curry, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, pepper, tamarind, ginger, menthol, Zanzibar’s cloves, and more, all introduced by the Sultan of Oman over the Indian Ocean. At Zanzibartour.co.tz, our knowledgeable guides deliver detailed descriptions of each plant’s uses, extending beyond culinary applications to medicinal purposes.

Discover the medicinal properties of neem leaves, traditionally used for malaria and heartburn relief, and the dark red sap from the iodine tree, employed in fighting infections and healing wounds.

Embark on a four-hour guided tour of exotic spices and natural products at plantations, starting at Kibweni Palace and progressing to Kidichi. Explore Persian baths built by Seyyid Said Sultan, dedicated to his wife, Princess Shehrzard. This immersive tour provides insights into an array of tastes and smells from spices, fruits, and beautiful plants and flowers.

Tour the spice plantations of Zanzibar for a historical flashback, essential to any visit. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the spices and their uses, as Zanzibar was once a leading producer of cloves, cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, and more, influencing the Sultans of Oman and the onset of the slave trade.

Explore Zanzibar, known as The Spice Island, with its enticing east coast beaches and spice and fruit plantations. Visit Jozani Forest and delve into the old stone town of Zanzibar, a fascinating blend of winding streets, whitewashed coral houses, bazaars, mosques, forts, churches, and colonial mansions. Immerse yourself in the island’s rich history, where the fragrance of cloves and spices still fills the air.

Take a Spice Tour to truly experience Zanzibar’s essence. Discover the island’s reputation as The Spice Island, and indulge your senses in vanilla, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, and more, used both in cooking and traditional medicine. Our expert guide will enlighten you on the uses and unique properties of each spice, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for the vibrant flavors of Zanzibar.