Begin your adventure with a walking tour of Stone Town. Then, head to a spice plantation to learn why Zanzibar is known as “Spice Island.” Discover the island’s history as a global leader in producing spices like clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
More than just visiting, smell, touch, and even taste some of the crops grown on this island. Find out what the spices were originally used for. Embark on a guided walking tour of a spice farm, where you'll witness first-hand the cultivation of spices, herbs, and fruits. Your knowledgeable guide will detail the cultivation methods and various uses of these crops.
During the tour, immerse yourself in the aromas and flavours of spices, herbs, and tropical fruits such as coconuts, papaya, chilli, black pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla, cardamom, cassava, cloves, and lemongrass.
Finally, take a boat ride offshore to Prison Island, also called 'Changuu' in Swahili. It is the home to large land tortoises that were imported from Seychelles. Also, learn about the island’s historic use as a prison for rebellious slaves in the 1860s.
The Aldabra Giant Tortoise sanctuary is a significant draw for tourists, boasting a 200-year-old resident as its oldest. These non-indigenous, majestic creatures weigh an average of 200 kg and can live over 100 years.
After this memorable day, take a boat ride back to Stone Town and get dropped off at your hotel.
End of the tour.
