Zanzibar spice farm and Prison Island private tour
Excursions & day trips

Zanzibar spice farm and Prison Island private tour

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$121.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll visit some of Zanzibar's rural spice farms on this full-day private tour
  • There's a chance to taste fresh pepper, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla and cinnamon straight from the source
  • A visit to Prison Island on the agenda, where you'll get to meet Aldabra giant tortoises
What to expect

Learn why Zanzibar is nicknamed the Spice Island on this full-day private tour. You'll kick things off with a private tour of the spice farms, wandering through fields of vanilla, nutmeg and cardamom. Plus, you'll get to taste these bursts of flavour straight from the source as your guide tells you how these spices are used to give local cuisine that extra kick. You'll hear about their medicinal qualities and their role in cultural ceremonies, too.

Next, you'll head to Stone Town for a short boat ride to Changuu Island, also known as Prison Island. Here, you'll meet the island's famous residents, the Aldabra giant tortoises, at the foundation that takes care of them. Then, head to Prison Island Museum and delve into this place's past – the island was actually used as a quarantine station for yellow fever patients, rather than a prison. After soaking up the island's history, there's time to check out the island's scenic views before heading back to Stone Town.

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What to remember
  • Wear comfortable shoes and carry your swimsuit and towel if you wish to swim
  • The duration of the tour will vary depending on the location of your hotel, traffic and weather conditions
  • Food not included
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
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Provider
Mira Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

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