Zanzibar: Guided Spice Farm Tour with Cooking class – Zanzibar, Tanzania

EXPERIENCE

Visit an organic spice farm on this 3-hour guided tour to learn about one of Zanzibar’s most popular industries: spices. Discover how the islands produce cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, black pepper, and more. See why the Zanzibar Archipelago is called the “Spice Islands”.

When you arrive, the spice farm guide will describe how the spices are grown and used as medication and flavor in dishes. See spices like vanilla, cardamom, nutmeg, and many more. You’ll be able to touch, smell, and taste the spices and herbs directly from plants.

Along with these fragrant plants, there will also be some fresh tropical fruits to see and taste. Later, take the opportunity to meet with a local to join a cassava leaf harvest, make coconut milk, and practice some cooking.

Before, a coconut tree climber will pick some fresh young coconut fruits for you to try. End the trip with lunch at the spice farm and the opportunity to purchase spices from the shop.

HIGHLIGHTS

Discover the history of the spice trade and its impact on Zanzibar
Learn about the medicinal and culinary uses of the spices and herbs
Taste and smell fresh spices and herbs directly from the plants
Zanzibar cuisine spiced with local herbs and cooked in a local kitchen
Visit a local organic spice farm and learn about the different spices within.

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