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Explore Pemba Island’s Ngezi Forest and spice farms. Discover the island’s rich biodiversity and learn about traditional spice cultivation methods.

Highlights

• Discover the lush Ngezi Forest, home to the Pemba Flying Fox and rare butterflies
• Explore the island’s largest remaining tropical forest and its ancient trees
• Visit smallholder spice farms and learn about traditional cultivation methods
• Immerse yourself in the island’s rich ecological and cultural heritage
• Learn about the role of spices in Swahili cuisine and healing traditions

Description

Discover Pemba Island’s Ngezi Forest and its surrounding spice farms on a guided tour. Nestled in the northwestern corner of Pemba, Ngezi Forest is the island’s largest remaining tropical forest, home to endemic species like the Pemba Flying Fox, rare butterflies, and ancient trees with East African and Southeast Asian origins. Walk through its shaded trails to see the biodiversity and remnants of old timber operations and sacred sites tied to local lore. Just beyond the forest, smallholder spice farms cultivate cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom—echoes of Pemba’s legacy as a global spice hub. Visit the farms to learn about traditional cultivation and harvesting methods. Discover the role of spices in Swahili cuisine and healing. Together, Ngezi and the spice farms form a compelling narrative of conservation, livelihood, and heritage woven into the island’s landscape.

Includes

Guided tour of Ngezi Forest Visit to spice farms Learning about spice cultivation and harvesting Insight into Swahili cuisine and healing

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