Zanzibar: Spice Farm, Jozani Forest & Butterfly Center Visit

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Explore Zanzibar’s spice culture on a guided tour through villages and plantations. Taste fresh fruits, learn about spices, and visit the Zanzibar Butterfly Center. Finally visit Jozani forest

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the world of spices on a guided walking tour
  • Watch local farmers climb trees to harvest spices and coconuts
  • Learn about the uses of spices in Zanzibari cuisine and medicine
  • Visit the Zanzibar Butterfly Center to see diverse butterfly species
  • Visit and see red colobus monkey and walk through lush forest and mangroves.

Description

Immerse yourself in the heart of Zanzibar’s spice culture on this guided walking tour through villages and spice plantations. Discover the world of spices that have made Zanzibar famous, such as cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and lemongrass. Watch local farmers climb spice and coconut trees to harvest their treasures, and learn about the uses of these spices in Zanzibari cuisine, medicine, and daily life. Be delighted with palm leaf accessories—ties, rings, bracelets, and glasses—crafted just for you as a token of your visit. Taste fresh tropical fruits, including pineapple, banana, orange, and watermelon, straight from the source. There will be an opportunity to purchase fresh spices directly from the farm. Next, continue to Jozani Forest, the island’s only national park and the natural home of the rare red colobus monkey, found only in Zanzibar. Walk through shaded forest trails and wooden boardwalks over mangroves while your guide explains the unique ecosystem and helps you spot monkeys, birds, and medicinal plants. Conclude your tour with a tranquil visit to the Zanzibar Butterfly Center, a beautiful sanctuary showcasing the island’s diverse butterfly species. Stroll through the lush garden, observe butterflies up close, and learn about their fascinating life cycle and ecological significance.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Guided walking tour through villages and spice plantations Visit to Zanzibar Butterfly Center Entry and guided visit to Jozani Forest Government Tax Entrance fee

Important Information

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection Opportunity to purchase fresh spices directly from the farm

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