Discover why Zanzibar is nicknamed the “Spice Island.” This sensory-rich
walking tour takes you through rural plantations where the air is thick with the aroma of
cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. You won’t just see the spices; you will touch, smell, and taste
them in their rawest form.
Your guide will explain how these plants are cultivated and their various uses in traditional
Swahili cooking, medicine, and beauty rituals. You’ll see the “Lipstick Tree,” taste “Jackfruit,”
and watch a local “Butterfly Man” climb a towering palm tree while singing traditional songs.
The tour usually concludes with a delicious home-cooked Swahili lunch made with the very
spices you just discovered, followed by the chance to buy fresh, organic spices to take
home.
Highlights
- Identify and taste spices like vanilla, cardamom, black pepper, and cloves.
- Learn about the medicinal and cosmetic uses of tropical plants.
- Watch a traditional palm tree climbing performance.
- Enjoy an authentic "Spice Rice" (Pilau) lunch at the farm.
