Aromatic Journey
Zanzibar Spice Tours
The Spice Island · Cloves · Cinnamon · Nutmeg · Vanilla
The Spice Island · Cloves · Cinnamon · Nutmeg · Vanilla
Zanzibar has been known as the "Spice Island" for centuries. Its fertile soil and tropical climate make it ideal for growing cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, cardamom, turmeric, black pepper and many more aromatic spices.
A spice tour takes you into the spice farms where you can see, touch, smell and taste fresh spices straight from the source. It's a sensory journey through Zanzibar's rich agricultural heritage.
See how spices grow — on trees, bushes, vines and underground roots.
Crush fresh leaves, peel bark and smell the intense aromas of fresh spices.
Taste fresh spices and tropical fruits. Learn about their medicinal and culinary uses.
Cloves
The king of Zanzibar spices
Cinnamon
From the bark of the cinnamon tree
Nutmeg
With its red mace covering
Vanilla
The orchid that flavours the world
Cardamom
Aromatic pods used in coffee and curries
Turmeric
The golden root of health
Black Pepper
The world's most traded spice
Lemongrass
Fresh, citrusy and medicinal
Jackfruit
Durian
Mango
Pineapple
Coconut
Papaya
Banana
Star Fruit
Duration
3–4 hours
Location
Spice farms near Stone Town
Type
Private or small group
Discover why Zanzibar is called the Spice Island.