Zanzibar Spice Farms and Island History
In the morning or afternoon, we will pick you up from your hotel anywhere in Zanzibar and take you to the world-famous spice farms. Along the way, you will learn about the island's rich history. Ancient sailors already described these islands as places full of scents, and Arab merchants travelled as early as the eighth century to Pemba and Unguja, the islands that make up Zanzibar, in search of spices.
You will learn how the island earned its nickname in the 15th century and discover more about the growing and harvesting of spice plants.
You will find out why pepper and cloves were so valuable, and perhaps learn for the first time that the wrap around nutmeg is also a distinct spice. The queen of spices, cinnamon, has many healing properties in addition to its intoxicating aroma. To keep a sense of surprise, we won't reveal all the spices you will smell, observe, touch, and taste.
