Sight guide · Zanzibar · Tanzania
Visiting Spice farm tour
Farms in the countryside north of Stone Town show cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla, lemongrass and tropical fruit growing, with guides who explain their uses and often finish with a spiced lunch.
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Quick answer
Spice farm tour is an experience in Central Unguja, Zanzibar. Allow half a day; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Experience
- Area
- Central Unguja
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- food, nature and kids
- Best months
- June–August
About Spice farm tour
Farms in the countryside north of Stone Town show cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla, lemongrass and tropical fruit growing, with guides who explain their uses and often finish with a spiced lunch. Tours are usually half a day from Stone Town.
Tip: Choose a small farm tour that includes lunch, and bring cash for buying spices directly from the farm.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Half a day.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Central Unguja.
Best time to visit Spice farm tour
Spice farm tour is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- June: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- July: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- August: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, very busy crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Zanzibar itinerary visits Spice farm tour on day 2, together with Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and Former slave market and Christ Church.
- No. 3 of the 17 sights in our Zanzibar things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Zanzibar.
- A family favourite in Zanzibar with kids.
Near Spice farm tour
Also in Central Unguja, so you can walk between them:
- Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park — 2 hours, low cost
If you like Spice farm tour
- Forodhani Gardens night market — Stone Town, 1–2 hours
- Prison Island (Changuu) — Off Stone Town, Half a day
- The Rock restaurant — Michamvi Peninsula, 2 hours
- Mnarani turtle conservation pond — Nungwi, 45 minutes
Staying near Spice farm tour
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Spice farm tour?
Plan half a day. With Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park nearby, it fits a half-day in Central Unguja.
+Is Spice farm tour free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Spice farm tour?
June–August for the most comfortable weather. Choose a small farm tour that includes lunch, and bring cash for buying spices directly from the farm.
+Do I need to book Spice farm tour in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Spice farm tour good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Zanzibar. Zanzibar works well for families: tortoises on Prison Island, monkeys in Jozani Forest, turtles at Nungwi and calm beaches at Kendwa.