π Kizimbani, Zanzibar
π Half Day (~4 hours)
Spice Plantation Tour
Description
Zanzibar is known as the 'Spice Island' for good reason. Visit a working spice plantation in Kizimbani and learn how cloves, vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, and tropical fruits are grown and harvested.
Your guide will walk you through the plantation, showing you the plants in their natural state and explaining their uses in cooking, medicine, and daily life. Climb a coconut tree, taste fresh tropical fruits, and enjoy a traditional Zanzibari lunch prepared with the spices you've just learned about.
Highlights:
- Guided plantation walk
- Identify 15+ spices in the wild
- Fresh tropical fruit tasting
- Traditional Zanzibari lunch
- Spice shopping
Your guide will walk you through the plantation, showing you the plants in their natural state and explaining their uses in cooking, medicine, and daily life. Climb a coconut tree, taste fresh tropical fruits, and enjoy a traditional Zanzibari lunch prepared with the spices you've just learned about.
Highlights:
- Guided plantation walk
- Identify 15+ spices in the wild
- Fresh tropical fruit tasting
- Traditional Zanzibari lunch
- Spice shopping