About this experience
The history of Zanzibar would be incomplete without the cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper, vanilla and many other spices. The Island was once the world's leading producer of cloves and the cloves industry was the foundation of the golden age of Zanzibar. A visit to the huge spice plantation in Zanzibar, this will give you the opportunity to touch, smell and taste different spices and tropical fruits.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr–5 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr–5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- tropical fruit tasting
Not included
- 1.Items of personal nature and beverages
Itinerary and highlights
Try to guess one spice or fruit from the other, from the crushed leaves, the fruit, shoots, vines and creepers crawling up the trees. Learn about their properties, their origins and their use as medicines and in food and drink.
A visit to a spice farm village gives you an insight into local life and the opportunity to try some Swahili dishes, taste the fruits in season and try some spiced tea.
Depending on the season you are visiting, you can find anything from vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, lemon grass, cloves, ylang-ylang, cumin, garlic, ginger, coriander, pepper, allspice, tamarind, chilli, oregano and more!
Fruits can include banana, pineapple, jackfruit, custard fruit, oranges, star fruit, tangerine, passion fruit, mango, avocado, pear, papaya, grapefruit and many others.
Meeting and pickup information
- We offer pickups in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar Hotels
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Bohobe Travels
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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