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Zanzibar: Spice Farm Tour and Cooking Class with Lunch

4.25 out of 5 stars
4.3
4.25 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
Activity provider:Zanturtle Explore Tours and Safaris
Zanzibar: Spice Farm Tour and Cooking Class with Lunch
4.25 out of 5 stars
4.3
4.25 out of 5 stars
8 reviews

Take a tour of a spice farm in Zanzibar and learn about the origins of spices and their importance in Zanzibar cuisine. Harvest ingredients from the farm and cook a traditional Swahili meal.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili, Czech, Russian, Romanian
Pickup included
We can pick up you and drop off at your hotel. We will meet in your hotel lobby or reception area and one of our representative will pick you up there, Please provide the hotel name and room number.
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

E
Ellen – Germany

Guide to Cooking with Women

S
Silke – Germany

A great day in which we were able to gain a great insight into the lives of the people. We cooked on an open fire and outdoors and ate incredibly delicious food. We learned a lot about the plants and spices here in Zanzibar, ate and looked at different fruits. A trip that I can recommend to everyone.

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Participants

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    4 pickup location options:

    Stone Town, Unguja North Region, Mjini Magharibi Region, Unguja South Region

  • Van

    (1 hour)

    Jambo Spice Farm Dole

    Break time, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Class (2 hours)

    Optional

    Jambo Spice Farm Dole

    Lunch, Guided tour, Free time, Shopping, Local snacks, Cooking class (1.5 hours)

    Optional
  • Van

    (1 hour)

  • 4 drop-off locations:

    Stone Town, Mjini Magharibi Region, Unguja South Region, Unguja North Region

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover the origins of spices and their importance in Zanzibar cuisine
  • Learn about the traditional spices uses
  • Harvest ingredients from the spice farm and cook a traditional Swahili meal
  • Enjoy a guided walking tour through the villages and spice plantations
  • Taste some of the unique fruits of Zanzibar and learn about their uses

Full description

Embark on a guided tour of a spice farm and learn to cook traditional Zanzibari dishes. Visit the local village and learn about the local way of life. Harvest ingredients from the farm and cook a meal with a local chef.

Next, head to the spice farm in the central region of Zanzibar. Take a guided walking tour through the villages and spice plantations to harvest some of the ingredients with your culinary expert.

Return to the class and cook together with your chef. Prepare a 3-course meal and dessert. Admire the traditional cooking tools and techniques that have been passed down through generations.

After your meal, take a walk through the farm as the laborers climb trees, search out specific plants, and cut different barks, allowing you to see, feel, and taste everything like you will discover all spices and their uses such as cloves, cinnamon, ginger, lemon grass and others, also you will get chance to see the local people climb spice trees and coconut treesyou will have opportunity to taste some of tropical fruits such as pineapple, bananas, oranges also water melon

Be adorned with palm-leaf accessories like ties, rings, armbands, and glasses. At the spice farm, taste some of the exotic fruits of Zanzibar.

Includes

  • Guided walking tour through spice plantations
  • Cooking class with a local chef
  • All cooking ingredients and equipment
  • Soft drinks and fruits
  • Lunch of the dishes prepared during the class
  • Taste, smell and touch spices includes fruits
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • Actually, before making a reservation, you will be able to write down your requests, such as special requests.
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4.3 /5

based on 8 reviews

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Ellen – GermanyMarch 29, 2025 – Verified booking
Guide to Cooking with Women

Response from provider

April 21, 2025

🤗 Thank you very much for your excellent review of our Guide to Cooking with Women. Please recommend us to your family and friends if possible. You are always welcome again in Zanzibar 🌴 Regard, Waziri and Muhammed

S
Silke – GermanyMarch 4, 2025 – Verified booking
A great day in which we were able to gain a great insight into the lives of the people. We cooked on an open fire and outdoors and ate incredibly delicious food. We learned a lot about the plants and spices here in Zanzibar, ate and looked at different fruits. A trip that I can recommend to everyone.
H
Herrmann – GermanyFebruary 19, 2025 – Verified booking
The company did not pick us up. Only after several calls did the driver arrive 90 minutes late. The trip was shortened by this amount of time.

Product ID: 705060

Activity provider:Zanturtle Explore Tours and Safaris
  • Tanzania
  • Unguja South Region
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