In the past, Zanzibar was known as a spice island, exporting cloves, vanilla, nutmeg, and cardamom across the world. Spices were imported from Asia and South America and thrived in tropical climates. Nowadays, the plantations are a tribute to the island's past, trading spices for tourism, combining both a spice circuit. This is one of the most popular excursions on the island.

Walkthrough the spice farm with your guide. Touch, smell and taste different spices and tropical fruits. Try to guess which is among the crushed leaves, fruits, shoots, vines, and creepers climbing the trees. Discover their properties, their origins, and their use as medicines, foods, and drinks.

A visit to a spice-growing village gives you insight into local life and allows you to sample Swahili dishes, sample seasonal fruits, and spiced tea.

You can Depending on the season you are visiting, you will find: vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, lemongrass, clove, ylang-ylang, cumin, garlic, ginger, coriander, bell pepper, chili, tamarind, tamarind, chili, onion, etc.!