Plantations full of exotic spices

You simply should not go on holiday to Zanzibar without visiting one of the island’s many fragrant spice plantations, which today employ a large percentage of the population. Spice plants thrive in Zanzibar’s lush tropical environment, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper and vanilla are particularly important crops here. Numerous guided tours are offered in Zanzibar’s many spice farms, which will tantalize your senses of taste and smell, most of the guided tours will teach you how to use these spices for cooking.

A guided tour through these exciting spice plantations can take anywhere from a few hours to a full day. On the longer tours you will almost certainly also visit some of the small local villages where you will have plenty of time to explore the plantation and kitchen gardens, giving you an unique opportunity to experience the methods used to produce spices and get a good feel for these fascinating plants.

In addition to visiting one of Zanzibar’s spice plantations, you will also encounter these spices in the tasty dishes that you are sure to be served on the island. A wonderful gastronomic experience is one of the most memorable things that you will take home with you after a holiday on the magical island of Zanzibar.

Highlights:

•  Fragrant spice plantations, that you can visit on exciting guided tours.
• Gastronomic adventures in a real paradise of spices