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Spice Farm Tour

Spice Farm Tour

Shabuta Spice Farm

Duration

2-3 hours

Tour Type

Private

Overview

Zanzibar earned its title as the Spice Island for good reason. On our guided Spice Farm Tour, you'll walk through lush, fragrant fields and discover the origins of cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, and more — many of which you've used your whole life without ever seeing them grow. Your knowledgeable guide will bring the farm to life before you sit down to a delicious, freshly prepared meal made from ingredients harvested right around you. A true feast for all the senses.

Highlights

Visit a local spice farm

See cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg growing

Learn about traditional uses of spices and herbs

Taste fresh tropical fruits

Traditional Swahili lunch included

Purchase fresh spices directly from farmers

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Free Cancellation

Itinerary

1

10:00 AM

Hotel Pick-up

Collection from your hotel.

2

11:00 AM

Spice Plantation Tour

Explore the plantation and learn about various spices.

3

12:30 AM

Traditional Lunch

Enjoy a meal prepared with fresh spices.

4

12:30 PM

Shopping & Return

If you like you can buy some spices before we bring you back to your hotel

What's Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Expert local guide

Traditional lunch

Fresh fruit tasting

Not Included

Spice purchases

Personal expenses

Tips and gratuities

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Traveler Reviews

"Before leaving for Zanzibar, we asked Rafiki Tours to organize three excursions for us on the island with French-speaking guides: - Jozani Forest - a spice farm - Prison Island The first two excursi..."

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Cyril Blanc

July 2025

"We spent 10 days in Zanzibar this summer and we are able to get the most of all the wonderful activities and sights on offer . Rafiki Tours provided tailored made excursions which allowed us to balan..."

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Hasina Hussain

August 2025

"Good tour, picked up on time. Lunch was very tasty. Fantastic experience watching the monkeys play around us. The spice farm was interesting but they do work very hard to get as much extra money out o..."

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Emma Gilmartin

September 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

You'll see a wide variety of spices growing in their natural environment, including cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, turmeric, and more. Your guide will explain how each spice is grown, harvested, and used - many of them you'll recognise from your own kitchen.
Yes! A traditional Swahili lunch prepared with fresh spices and foods from the farm is included. It's one of the highlights of the tour - you'll taste the difference when the ingredients come straight from the source.
Yes. At the end of the tour you'll have the opportunity to purchase fresh spices directly from the farmers. Spice purchases are not included in the tour price.
The Spice Farm Tour takes approximately 2–3 hours. If you combine it with the Stone Town Walking Tour, the total duration will be longer.
Yes! We offer a popular combo with the Stone Town Walking Tour at a discounted price. It's a great way to experience both the flavours and the history of Zanzibar in one day.
Yes, though younger children may find it less engaging than some of our other tours. Children aged 3–11 can join at a reduced rate. The fruit tasting and walking through the farm tend to be the highlights for kids.
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, bringing sunscreen, a hat, and a camera. Bug spray can also be helpful.
Tips are not included in the tour price but are always appreciated by your guide if you enjoyed the experience.
Yes, the tour can be cancelled up to 24 hours before the start time. Just send us a message on WhatsApp or an email with your booking reference and we will issue a full refund to the original payment method.
The remaining 80% can be paid after the tour in cash (we accept euros, dollars and tanzanian shillings with their respective rates) or by card in advance (+5% fee). If you would like to pay by card please let us know the day before the tour. Alternatively, you can pay the full amount by card when booking without any fees.

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