Spice Plantation Tour

The Spice Tour is one of Zanzibar’s most popular and sensory-rich excursions. You'll walk through a lush plantation where you’ll smell, touch, and taste an array of herbs, spices, and tropical fruits such as cloves, lemongrass, nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla, black pepper, cardamom, chili, coconuts, papaya, jackfruit, and more.

Known as the “Spice Island,” Zanzibar was once the world’s spice capital and still plays a major role in global spice production today—making this tour a must-do during your stay.

Over the course of this 3-hour guided tour, you’ll explore the plantation’s stunning greenery, where towering trees and giant leaves make you feel small in comparison. You’ll also encounter unique plants like the lipstick tree (used in food and cosmetics) and henna (used for body art).

This tour offers a fascinating, hands-on introduction to Zanzibar’s rich agricultural heritage. Along the way, you'll meet members of the local community and enjoy a traditional Swahili lunch. Don’t forget to bring your spice shopping list—you’ll want to take some of these aromas home with you!