Overview
The Spice Tour is one of the most popular excursions in Zanzibar, the Spice Island. It got its nick name as a result of being one of the world’s leading producers of spices such as clove, nutmeg and cinnamon in the 19th century. Spices and herbs were originally introduced to Zanzibar by Portuguese traders in the 16th century, brought from their colonies in South America and India. This tour is a walking tour in a spice farm (shamba). While there, you shall see how the spices, herbs and fruits grow and are cultivated. Your tour guide will describe how the crops can be used. You will be smelling and tasting spices, herbs and tropical fruits such as clove, lemongrass, nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla, coconuts, papaya, chili, black pepper, jackfruit, cardamom, cassava and oranges.
After the tour you will enjoy a traditional swahili lunch at the farm. Here is when you can really taste the different ways of using spices. On request we can also take you to an essential oil distillery where you can also create your own fragrance! The tour finishes with a stop at a spice stall selling fresh packaged spices (cash only). The tour price already includes tips for farm workers, so you don’t need to worry about it.
TRIP DETAILS
- Trip Duration: 5 Hours.
- Morning Times: 8am – 1pm.
- Afternoon Times: 1pm – 5pm.
INCLUSIONS
- pickup and drop off from your hotel
- Tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Mineral Water
- hotel transfers
Meeting and Pickup
- Select a pickup point
Pickup details
- We will be pick you up from any Hotel/ Accommodation located in Zanzibar.
Start time
- 08:00 AM
End point
- This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessibl
- Most travelers can participate
CANCELLATION POLICY
- You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
HOW YOU CAN PAY
- Book with 20% deposit, pay rest on the day of the tour.
When you confirm your trip, Zanzibar star tours charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid on the day of the tour in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
To make a payment to Zanzibar Star Tour’s account using your credit card please click the “ PayPal ” button below to be redirected to our secure payment page, send a payment online
PRICES
| No. of People | Price per person |
| 1 Person | $90 |
| 2 People | $65 per person |
| 3 People | $50 per person |
| 4 people | $45 per person |
| 5 People | $30 Per person |
| 6 + People | $25 Per person |
