Spice Tour

Zanzibar is rich of all kind of Spices and are famous around the world. A holiday to Zanzibar would be incomplete without a visit to the spice plantations.

The sultan of Oman first introduced these kinds of plantations on the island in 1873. You will be overwhelmed by the abundance of botanical species growing in these gardens - exotic spices, fruits and vegetables.

Many of the spices have medicinal properties and are still used by the local population to cure certain maladies. Savour different spices, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, vanilla or black pepper. Taste a variety of fruits ranging from the rose apple to the guava.
Some rare plants like henna, perfume tree and lipstick tree are used for their value in preparing cosmetics. Apart from visiting spice farms, the Kidichi Persian Baths, richly decorated with stuccowork, are also included in the trip.

The spice tours, tacky as they may sound, are actually quite informative and good value. They also take you to the interior of the island, so you'll get an idea of village / farm life in Zanzibar.