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No minimum number of attendeesNo minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
Zanzibar Spice Free Walking Tour in the spice island
Guru:
Shamis
Registered on June 11, 2022
As a tour guide in Zanzibar, I'm passionate about sharing my knowledge and experiences with visitors to this beautiful island. I have extensive knowledge about the history, culture and traditions of Zanzibar, and love sharing this information with my guests. With me as your guide, you'll get to see and experience the best that Zanzibar has to offer, from the stunning beaches to bustling markets and everything in between. I'm committed to providing a safe, enjoyable and educational experience for all of my guests, and I'm always happy to answer any questions you may have. Book me as your tour guide and let's explore Zanzibar together.
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Tour description
Zanzibar island in Tanzania offers a variety of attractions, some of which you will not be able to find anywhere else.
One of the most interesting tours we offer in Zanzibar is a Spice Tour. Have you ever visited a spice plantation? Most probably not. If you are heading to Zanzibar, you should definitely make sure to experience this. Spice tour is a walking tour around a spice farm which gives visitors an opportunity to see different types of spices, herbs and seasonal fruits and the tour will be about 3 hours.
In the tour, your local guide will explain how spices are grown and cultivated and also you will get a chance to smell and taste spices and fruits and your guide will tell you how spices are used by local people.
At the end of tour you will see a coconut tree climber who will show you how to climb a coconut tree and while he is climbing he will sing a song by name of 'Hakuna Matata', after that there will be a time for anyone who wants buy any spices in our local spices
shop.
Spices that you are going to see:
- Clove
- Cinnamon
- Cardamon
- Pepper
- Vanilla
- Tumeric
- Ginger
- Lemon grass
- Nutmeg
- Curry leaves
Meeting point
The spice farm is at the countryside in Dole village and it's 15km from stone town, so we have to take a private car which costs 30$ go and return but it will be more than 30$ for a big group or if you have your own vehicle you can come to our firm directly.
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Highlights
What will we visit on this tour?
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View on mapMeeting point:Forodhani Park, Mizingani Rd, Zanziba...Forodhani Park, Mizingani Rd, Zanzibar, Tanzania
I will be by forodhani park and I will tell you what I will wear the day of tour.
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1Free admissionDole
Dole is a village where our spice farm located. So you can go with your own transportation or you can hire us to take you there.
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2Free admissionHakuna Matata Spice Farm
Hakuna matata is a name of our spice farm where our tour will be done there
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3Free admissionHakuna Matata Spice Farm
We will learn about various spices qnd fruits that are grown in Zanzibar. You'll get to see how they're grown and processed and even get to taste some of them. It's a unique and educational experience that you won't want to miss!
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4Free admissionHakuna Matata Spice Farm
On the spice farm you can see a coconut climber in action and learn more about this traditional method of harvesting coconuts. A coconut climber is a skilled worker who climbs coconut trees to harvest coconuts. They use a special harness made from coconut fiber to climb the tree, and then use a machete yo cut the coconut down. On the spice farm.
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5Free admissionHakuna Matata Spice Farm
At the end of the tour, there will be a small spice shop where you'll find a variety of spices and other products that are grown and made kn Zanzibar. You can purchase spices such as cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, pepper, cardamom and other spices, as well as other products like soaps, oils and perfumes.
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Tour opinions
Tina
12 Feb 2023
We had a lot of fun and we learned so much !! I recommend it :)
Monica
12 Jul 2022
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Travelled alone -
Jul 2022
Shamis es un guía buenísimo. Es muy profesional, muy correcto. Habla perfecto inglés. Me ha ayudado mucho con las traducciones en el móvil pues yo estoy aprendiendo inglés y para mí es difícil.t
Shamis es muy amable y muy paciente.
El recorrido ha sido muy interesante y muy recomendable. Le pongo un 10.
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Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.
What should you know?
Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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