Spice Farm Tour with Cooking Class

Discover why Zanzibar is called the “Spice Island” with a guided tour of a local spice plantation. This immersive experience takes you through lush tropical gardens filled with cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, cardamom, turmeric, and exotic fruits. Guests will learn how spices are grown, harvested, and used in traditional medicine, cooking, and cosmetics.Also you will enjoy Swahili lunch cooked with fresh spices from spice farm. The Spice Farm Tour is a sensory journey—perfect for families, couples, and culture enthusiasts.

Tour highlights

  • Guided village tour with cultural interaction
  • Handson Swahili cooking class with local chefs
  • Preparation of traditional dishes using fresh spices
  • Guided Exploration of Zanzibar’s spice plantations
  • Spice and tropical fruit tasting sessions
  • Traditional Swahili lunch at the spice farm
  • Professional local guide offering cultural and culinary insights

Travel Style

Private Car

Interest

Castles and royalty i, City Break i, Culture and history i, Honeymoon & romance i

Departure

Daily

Max group size

40

Activity level

Level 2/4 (Moderate)

Itinerary
Pickup from your hotel

Pickup and drop-off in  Zanzibar City & Stone Town, North, East, and West Zanzibar (Nungwi, Kendwa, Pwani Mchangani, Paje) Available

Guided walk through a local spice plantation to see, smell, and taste Zanzibar’s spices like cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla, and turmeric. Watch a coconut tree climber in action, and enjoy a fruit tasting session with seasonal tropical fruits.
Take part in a traditional Zanzibari cooking class using the very spices you’ve just explored. Prepare and enjoy a delicious lunch made from authentic local recipes that reflect the island’s rich culinary heritage.
After fun and exploration, start the return journey and drop off at your hotel
What's included
What to Bring
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Camera
  • Cash for spice purchases (optional)
Know before you go
  • Maximum group size is 40 travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • The tour can accommodate dietary and timing flexibility upon request.
Meeting Point

Pickup and drop-off from any location in Zanzibar

Frequently Asked Question

Where do you pick us up from?
Pickup is available from all hotels in Zanzibar. Kindly remember to put the preferred pick up location (hotel or residential address). You will be contacted after booking to to confirm exact pick up time.

Which aquarium will I visit?
It depends on your hotel’s location. Guests staying in the north or northeast are taken to Baraka Aquarium (Nungwi), while those staying in the south are taken to Salaam Aquarium (Kizimkazi). Both offer the same experience.

Are the turtles kept in captivity?
No, aquariums act as rescue sanctuaries. Fishermen bring in turtles caught by accident, and after being cared for, they are released back into the ocean.

Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private trip for your group only, offering a personalized experience


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