Zanzibar was the spice capital of the world back in the days and is still one of the largest spice producers today. It’s called the “Spice Island” for a reason. A spice tour in Zanzibar is probably the most popular tour on the island. It’s a simple, no stress, 3 hour tour that will take you to the spice plantations in the Masingini Forest.

Spices were first introduced by the Portuguese back in the 16th century, when they were transported over from colonies in Goa and Brazil. It wasn’t until the Omanis arrived, though, several hundred years later, that the spice trade truly thrived.

The Sultan transported 50,000 slaves through Zanzibar each year, forcing a third of them to work on the spice farms in Tanzania — 30% of whom died every year due to the terrible conditions. These spice and slave trades combined to make Stone Town one of the richest cities in Africa.

We will be taking you around the spice farm where we will teach you about all the different spices and fruits that are grown on Zanzibar. At the end, you will be able to taste a variety of different fruits.