The Spice Tour is one of the most popular excursions in Zanzibar, the Spice Island. Zanzibar was one of the world’s leading producers of spices such as clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Tour takes you to an organic farm with a wide variety of plants around the year. You don’t just see, you also touch, smell, and taste.
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A Sensory Journey Through the Spice Island
The Spice Tour is one of the most popular excursions in Zanzibar, the Spice Island. Zanzibar was one of the world's leading producers of spices such as clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon. The tour takes you to an organic farm with a wide variety of plants grown throughout the year. You don't just see — you also touch, smell, and taste.
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 of 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:
