SPICE FARM TOUR.
The history of Zanzibar will be incomplete without cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, peppers, and many other spices which are essential ingredients in a Zanzibari’s everyday life. It is the island’s connection to spices and herbs. Zanzibar and Spices have been romantic entanglement since the 18th century when the sultanate of Oman took control of Zanzibar.
In this tour, you will learn a lot about Zanzibar spices in full knowledge of the spices from the origin, soil, root steam, and branches. Also, you will get the experience of tasting different spices and seasonal fruits directly from the tree if you are interested.
Apart from the spices you will experience the local Zanzibar life in a village by visiting the old and traditional houses that are still available in Zanzibar and people live in it.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 3:00 PM
Next available
Mon, Oct 5
Adult (ages 10+)
$60
Youth (ages 5–9)
$15
Child (ages 0–4)
$35
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
Private Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour
Pickup included
Itinerary
Jambo Spice Farm
Admission included120 min
Firstly, Did you know that another name for Zanzibar is SPICE ISLAND? Yes, Zanzibar is also called Spice Island because we have produced our spices here since the 18th century. So:-
- In this tour, you will discover the different spices that are available in Zanzibar villages and plantations like cinnamons, cardamoms, nutmegs, Indian almonds, vanillas, black peppers, and other spices.
- Also In this area, you will be able to taste different spices and fruits directly from the tree and take a picture for a memory also some spices shops are operated by villagers in case you would like to buy the spices.
What's included
Included
Professional and certified tour guide based on spice plantations.
Private Taxi transfers: Pick up and drop off from stone town hotels to jambo Spice farm( two ways ).
Bottled water
Entrance fees
Not included
Personal spending & souvenirs
Tip at the end of the services if you are interested.
Medical insurance
Pickup Locations & Times
I will come to your hotel with a booking details to pick you for the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
15 reviews
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How it compares in Zanzibar City
Starting price $60 is 27% below the typical $82 for tours of similar length in Zanzibar City
Excurgo comparison of 579 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour take?
Private Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Private Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour cost?
Prices start at $60 per person for this Zanzibar City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.
How much does Private Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour cost for children?
Children aged 0–4 pay from $35, adults from $60.
Can I cancel Private Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. I will come to your hotel with a booking details to pick you for the tour. Pickup points include Flamingo Guest House ZNZ, Zanzibar Spice Nest Apartment.
What languages is Private Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 30 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Alfa Tours & Safaris.
Reviews(15)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Carrie B
February 19, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Find out how cloves came to be in Zanzibar and much more!
We(our group of 4)were escorted from our hotel in the Medina of StoneTown to our guide’s(Hamadi) car…he had a driver. The tour took us outside of town about 30-40 minutes. The end point,Jambo Farm, is essentially a neighborhood cooperative. Other tours were scattered throughout the farm.
The tour consisted of walking around the property with our guide and one of the coop’s guides. The latter guided us around and supplemented Hamadi’s info. I loved seeing all the spices and fruits AND seeing how they are grown(VANILLA). It was fascinating to me as I do a lot of cooking with a variety of spices. Additionally, I had only seen many of the fruits in markets and had no clue as to how they are grown(ie:star fruit).
As other reviews have mentioned, tips and purchases are expected but not mandatory. There is fresh coconut milk and coconut meat, a gentleman singing and climbing a coconut tree, selling of local coop goods( note that we saw the exact same soap for sale in StoneTown), an opportunity to buy spices and a gentleman cutting and serving fresh fruit.
I would say it is a must tour when in Zanzibar, but be aware of the whole package. Hamadi’s English was pretty good-if we did not understand something he said, he would patiently rephrase or try again.
Operator response
Hi Carrie, Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review!
It was truly our pleasure to host you and your group of four during your visit to Jambo Spice Farm. We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed discovering how the spices and fruits especially vanilla and star fruit are grown. For guests who love cooking like you do, seeing everything fresh from the source really makes the experience special!
We also appreciate your kind words about Hamadi. He always strives to communicate clearly and make sure every guest feels comfortable and well-informed, so your feedback means a lot.
Thank you as well for noting the full experience at the farm. We always want our guests to come prepared and enjoy every part of the cultural atmosphere — from fresh coconut tasting to local products and music.
It was a pleasure having you with us, and we truly hope to welcome you back again in beautiful Zanzibar!.
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Fet90B
August 30, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A Great Spice Tour with a Wonderful Tour Guide!.
It was a lovely day at the spice farm. We saw many spices of zanzibar. The guide khalfan was a such a good guide with alot of knowledge. If you are in zanzibar don't hesitate to book the spice tour from Alfa tours.
Operator response
Hi Fet, thank you so much for the great review, please stay safe and hope to see you again!
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JLCL28
August 13, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Not a farm but a garden
It is not a farm but a garden.
Nevertheless the information is interesting and allows to understand the main spices of zanzibar
Operator response
Dear customer, thank you for your review, even though I would like to request you the something please, kindly! ask the supplier you booked this activity with so as to send you a correct link in order to replace this review to the exactly page this is because you didn’t book this tour with us and unfortunately you wrote the review in a wrong page. We would appreciate it if you could remove this review from our page, as we did not offer you this experience. Your review may also be useful to those who dislike the spice plantation tour.
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jessicaoB580DD
July 12, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A wonderful experience
My friend and I showed up at the tour on the wrong day. We were TWO days early. We didn’t realize this of course. We contacted Alfa to say we were at the meeting location and checking in. He showed up in less than 3 minutes. When I showed him our tickets, he let out a relieved breath and showed me that the tour was from 2 days from then. I was incredibly apologetic but he was incredibly kind and gracious. He STILL gave us a tour right then. He was very informative and interesting. He also helped us when vendors were approaching. He very honestly let us know if we had a better location to purchase whatever bobble we were looking at later on the tour. I would definitely recommend this tour with Alfa. We would do this tour many times again.
*** also, if you book with Alfa, you can reach out to him and schedule an airport transfer for a fee as well. We didn’t know this and scheduled (and paid ahead) for a taxi from our hotel. Alfa offered a better price before even knowing what the taxi had us pay.***
Operator response
Hi Jessica, thank you so much for giving us an awesome feedback after booking tour with us. It was my pleasure to host you kindly and with a good heart. Please stay safe and always you are welcome to book with us again.
Thank you and see you again!!.
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596sachaw
January 19, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Magic! Stone Town Walking Tour and Spice Farm
Alfa was an amazing guide. Always smiling and he tailored the tour to the interests of our family of 5. He is extremely informative and knowledgeable, with well-spoken English.
Great value for money and would highly recommend as a guide whilst staying on Zanzibar.
We enjoyed his company and following the Stone Town Historical Walking Tour, we then booked the Spice Farm Tour with him the following day. Both tours are brilliant.
Thanks again Alfa!
Operator response
Hi Sacha, thank you so much for your great review, it’s our pleasure to make you impressed after booking the tour with us, please stay safe and hope to see you again.
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johnpO4705VU
September 9, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Hassle-free tours. Would recommend.
Spice Tour was hassle-free and great fun. The instructions for meeting our guide were clear, and we were picked up from our hotel with no problems. I would recommend Alfa and would definitely book with him again!
Operator response
Hi John, Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Please stay safe and always you are mostly welcomed.
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Inspire818693
September 8, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Loads of fun and very educational.
Abdul was loads of fun and full of information. ‘Guess that spice’ was very entertaining and the morning flew by. We learned so much tasting and smelling our way through the jungle. Highly recommended!!!
Operator response
Hi Dave, thank you so much for your great review, it’s our happiness to see our guide did something good for your tour. Please stay safe and hope to meet you again.
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swedys
August 29, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Spice farm Zanzibar with Alfa was fabulous!!
The spice tour was perfect. Alfa tours Zanzibar made it happens by taking us in a spice farm where we got a deep knowledge of the spices since the Arab times in Zanzibar. We come from the country where we have the spices but we know nothing about it. Thank you Alfa for the lesson.
Operator response
Hi Swedys, thank you so much for your wonderful review, please stay safe and hope to see you again
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Guide29352404666
August 25, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Spice tour was amazing!!
Amazing spice tour with Alfa tours, the guide was very knowledgeable with full of informations about the spices, thank you alfa
Operator response
Hi dear partner, thank you so much for your wonderful review, please stay safe and hope to see you again
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urumyis
July 20, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful Spice tour!!
Such a wonderful Spice tour with Alfa in Zanzibar. Khalfan took us to the spice farm where we got the knowledge of different spices since Oman time in Zanzibar. The best time ever in Zanzibar. Thank you Alfa.
Operator response
Hi Urumyis, thank you so much for your great review, please stay safe and see you again.
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