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
Combine Your Tour
Combine this tour with another for a special price
Adults
Ages 12+Children
Ages 3–112
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Guests
AdultsAges 12+
2
ChildrenAges 3–11
0
InfantsAges 0–2
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We can pick you up from any hotel in Stone Town
2 Adults x €27.50€55.00
Pickup surcharge€20.00
Total€75.00
Due today (20% deposit)€15.00
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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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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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