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Full day trip in Zanzibar to Spice farm, Stone Town and Prison Island
Overview
A “Spice farm, Stone Town and Prison Island” tour is a popular full-day excursion in Zanzibar that combines cultural, historical, and natural experiences. Visitors explore a spice farm to learn about cultivation and sample spices, take a boat to Prison Island to see giant tortoises, and tour Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its narrow streets, historic buildings, and vibrant markets. This combination tour is a comprehensive way to experience Zanzibar’s unique history and culture.
Included/Not Includes
- English Speaking Guide
- Private Boat
- Hotel Pick up/ Drop-off; for extra charge.
- All government fees
- Meals: BBQ Seafood Lunch
- Park fees and Boat fees
- Mineral water
- Personal medical expenses
- International flights to/from Tanzania
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Gratuities for guides and staff
- Tips to Driver/Guide
Tour Itinerary
Your tour will likely begin with a pickup from your hotel in Stone Town to Spice Farm, which is also where you’ll return at the end of the day.
You’ll walk through lush plantations, encountering the scents and tastes of spices like cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. You’ll learn about their cultivation, cultural uses, and medicinal properties. A traditional Swahili lunch featuring spiced rice and tropical fruits is often included.
Take a boat ride from Stone Town, you’ll arrive at this historic island. You will have the opportunity to interact with the Aldabra giant tortoises, some over a century old, and learn about their history and a possible quarantine station for yellow fever cases in the past.
Finnaly, After Prison Island, your boat will take you to Nakupenda, a pristine sandbank. Here, you can swim, snorkel in the clear waters, relax on the powdery sand, and enjoy a delicious beach BBQ lunch featuring fresh seafood and tropical fruits. Then back to hotel