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

Activity level

Level 2/4 (Moderate)

Itinerary

Pickup from your hotel

If you are in Stone Town Hotels the transfer is completely free. Outside this area like Kendwa, Nungwi, Pwani Mchangani, Paje, Michamvi, Kizimakzi, Jambiani, transport available at a very affordable price.

Spice Farm Tour

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.

Cooking class and lunch

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.

Return drive and hotel drop-off

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

— Cancellation Protection

Terms and conditions apply

Spice Farm Tour with Cooking Class

Tour highlights

Travel Style

Interest

Departure

Max group size

Activity level

Pickup and drop-off from any location in Zanzibar

— Cancellation Protection

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