Swahili Spice Experience Culinary Tour of Zanzibar

Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Duration4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the rich heritage of Swahili cuisine and spice cultivation on the Swahili Spice Experience in Zanzibar. This immersive tour takes you to local spice farms where you can see, touch, and taste an array of spices like cloves, cinnamon, and vanilla. Local guides provide insights into the cultivation and uses of these spices in traditional dishes and cosmetics. Enjoy a Swahili-style meal prepared with fresh spices, offering a true taste of East African culture. This experience beautifully intertwines history, culture, and gastronomy, showcasing Zanzibar’s legacy as the 'Spice Island'.

- Visit local spice plantations and learn about spice cultivation
- Taste a variety of spices and enjoy a Swahili-style meal
- Guided insights into traditional uses of spices in cuisine and medicine
- Experience the culinary highlight at Arnoldi's, rated 5 stars on Google

Options

Including pickup in Stonetown

Swahili Lunch at Arnoldi's,
Old Fort- Kidichi-Chuini-back: Ppick up in Stone Town Old Fort. - continue to a selected Spice Farm in Kidichi. Transfer to Arnoldi´s on the Cliff Chuini
Toyota Alphard
Including transport
Pickup included

Self drive

Swahili Lunch at Arnoldi´s in

Private Hotel pick up

Swahili Lunch at Arnoldi's: Spice Tea & Spice Coffee
Toyota Alphard
Pickup at your hotel
Pickup included

What's included

  • Main course + dessert + Spice Coffee or Spice Tea
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • If you choose the self driving option, there is no transport included.
  • Only coffee or tea is included, besides the lunch itself.

What to expect

Your "Swahili Spice Experience" begins with a guided tour of one of Zanzibar's most famous spice farms.
Trained guides will show you how the spices grow and invite you to guess what you are seeing.
They will explain the processes the spices undergo before they are ready for sale at the market.
Engage your senses—smell and taste pepper, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and much more.
A visit to a Zanzibari spice merchant gives you the chance to buy spices to take home; you won't find them any fresher.
"Arnoldi's on the Cliff" (rated 5 stars on Google) offers a stunning setting overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Your Spice Experience concludes here with a culinary highlight.
Embark on a culinary journey through Swahili cuisine and discover many of the spices you just saw growing on bushes or trees.
For dessert, enjoy Zanzibari *Kalimati*—a sweet, fluffy delight that ensures you won't forget this day.
"Spice Coffee" or "Spice Tea" is, of course, included in the price.
Do you have a rental car or prefer to make your own way there? Book the affordable "Self-Drive" option—featuring the same program described above, but with you driving yourself.

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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please be there 10 minutes prior departure Old Fort Tourist Information

End point

Please be there 10 minutes prior departure Old Fort Tourist Information

Pickup details

For pickup please choose the according option in the booking process.
You can also choose the self drive option where e don´t provide any transport but will give you instructions

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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