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Explore Zanzibar’s spice farms, Stone Town, and Prison Island on a guided tour. Discover the island’s rich history, meet giant tortoises, and relax on the beach.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in Zanzibar’s world-renowned spice farms
• Discover the rich history and culture of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Visit the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, and the Sultan’s Palace
• Meet the giant Aldabra tortoises on Prison Island and enjoy the beach
• Explore the labyrinthine alleyways and coral stone buildings

Description

Begin with a morning pickup from your hotel and head to one of Zanzibar’s world-renowned spice farms. Be warmly welcomed by local guides who will lead you on an educational and interactive spice tour. Stroll through lush plantations and see, touch, and taste a variety of exotic spices such as cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, nutmeg, and vanilla. Learn about their medicinal, cosmetic, and culinary uses. Along the way, discover tropical fruits like jackfruit, starfruit, passion fruit, and bananas, which you can sample fresh from the trees. After enjoying a refreshing seasonal fruit tasting and traditional spiced tea, continue to the heart of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore narrow winding streets, carved wooden doors, lively markets, and stunning architecture that echo the blend of African, Arab, Indian, and European influences that shaped the island’s history. Visit key landmarks such as the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, the Anglican Cathedral built on the site of the former slave market, the Sultan’s Palace, and the bustling Darajani Market. Learn about Zanzibar’s vibrant past as a trading hub, a cultural melting pot, and a historic center for the fight against slavery. After exploring Stone Town, take a short boat ride from the waterfront across the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean to the enchanting Prison Island, also known as Changuu Island. Once used as a quarantine station during colonial times, today it is famous for its population of giant Aldabra tortoises, some over a century old. Walk among these gentle giants, feed them, and take photos while also enjoying the peaceful natural surroundings of the island. For those who wish, there is also time to relax on the beach, swim, or snorkel in the crystal-clear waters around the island, which are teeming with colorful coral reefs and tropical fish. As the day winds down, sail back to Stone Town by boat while admiring the golden hues of the sunset reflecting on the ocean before returning to your hotel.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Boat to prison island spice like vanilla Cultural interactions Historical sites Local Guide Aldbra turtles Water

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund