1. Spice Farm Tour (1 hour 30 minutes)
We start with a guided tour of a traditional Zanzibar spice farm covering approximately 3–4 hectares. Explore small plots of different spices and learn how cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg, lemongrass, and coffee are grown and used. You will also see tropical fruit trees, including mango, orange, and banana, while discovering why Zanzibar is known as the Spice Island.
2. Coconut Climbing Experience (30 minutes)
After the spice tour, take a short break with the famous local performer known as the Butterfly Man. Enjoy watching him climb a coconut tree while singing the popular Hakuna Matata song. He will pick a young coconut for you to taste its refreshing coconut water.
3. Traditional Swahili Lunch (30 minutes)
Enjoy a delicious local lunch featuring traditional Swahili dishes such as pilau rice, cooked bananas, spinach, fried chicken, local sauces, and kachumbari salad. Experience the authentic flavors of Zanzibar while taking a break before continuing your adventure.
4. Spice Shopping (30 minutes)
After lunch, visit the local spice shop, where you can browse and purchase a variety of locally produced spices to take home as souvenirs. This stop is optional for shopping, allowing you to choose whether to buy anything.
5. Transfer to Stone Town (Approximately 35 minutes)
Leave the spice farm and enjoy a drive to Stone Town, the historic heart of Zanzibar. Along the way, observe local villages and everyday island life.
6. Prison Island Excursion (Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes)
Upon arriving in Stone Town, take a traditional boat ride across the Indian Ocean to Prison Island, also known as Changuu Island. Discover the island's history and learn about its former use as a prison and quarantine station.
Meet the famous Aldabra giant tortoises, some of which are over 100 years old. Take photographs, observe these gentle creatures, and enjoy the island's beautiful surroundings and ocean views before returning by boat to Stone Town.
7. Guided Stone Town Walking Tour (Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes)
After returning from Prison Island, explore the historic streets of Stone Town with your local guide. Discover the unique Swahili architecture, admire the beautifully carved wooden doors, and learn about the African, Arab, Indian, and European influences that shaped Zanzibar's cultural heritage.
Visit important landmarks, including the Old Fort, the Freddie Mercury Museum area, and the former Slave Market memorial site. Learn about Zanzibar's history, trading traditions, and local way of life while enjoying opportunities to take photographs and browse local shops.
8. End of the Tour
After exploring Stone Town, your Spice Farm, Prison Island, and Stone Town experience comes to an end. If hotel transfers are included in your booking, you will be driven back to your accommodation. Otherwise, you can continue exploring Stone Town independently.
