Spice Tour leaving from Stone Town
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Spices from Zanzibar are famous around the world, and a holiday to Zanzibar would be incomplete without a visit to the spice plantations.
The sultan of Oman first introduced these kinds of plantations on the island in 1873. You will be overwhelmed by the abundance of botanical species growing in these gardens - exotic spices, fruits and vegetables.
Many of the spices have medicinal properties and are still used by the local population to cure certain maladies. Savour different spices, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, vanilla or black pepper. Taste a variety of fruits ranging from the rose apple to the guava.
Some rare plants like henna, perfume tree and lipstick tree are used for their value in preparing cosmetics.
The sultan of Oman first introduced these kinds of plantations on the island in 1873. You will be overwhelmed by the abundance of botanical species growing in these gardens - exotic spices, fruits and vegetables.
Many of the spices have medicinal properties and are still used by the local population to cure certain maladies. Savour different spices, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, vanilla or black pepper. Taste a variety of fruits ranging from the rose apple to the guava.
Some rare plants like henna, perfume tree and lipstick tree are used for their value in preparing cosmetics.
- Duration: 4 hour(s)
- Location: Stone Town
Besides the visit to the two spice farms, a trip to the Kidichi Persian Baths, richly decorated with stuccowork, is also included in the trip.
Meet Maturaf, Sajiddah and the team at Zenith Tours & Travel Ltd., your local connection in Zanzibar. As locals, we are keen to show you the best that Zanzibar has to offer, and we take great pride in the island's culture, history, natural environment and, of course, the famous spices that Zanzibar is renowned for. We've created a number of initiatives to ensure that the local people benefit from tourism, and that the rich tapestry of Zanzibari culture and history is kept alive.
