Spice Tour & Cooking Class Tour
1 Day
Spice Tour & Cooking Class Tour
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Morning Pickup & Transfer to Spice Farm
Begin your day with a hotel pickup and scenic drive to one of Zanzibar’s famous spice plantations. Your guide will explain the island’s history as the “Spice Island” and introduce you to the importance of spices in Zanzibari culture
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Guided Spice Farm Exploration
Walk through aromatic spice gardens and discover a variety of spices including cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, vanilla, and pepper. Learn how each spice is grown, harvested, and used in cooking, medicine, and traditional remedies. Guests can taste fresh spices, observe traditional preparation methods, and take photos amidst the lush plantations
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Hands-On Cooking Class
After the spice tour, participate in a hands-on cooking class at a local cooking facility or homestay. Using fresh ingredients from the spice farm, learn how to prepare authentic Zanzibari dishes, such as seafood curry, pilau rice, coconut chutney, and local vegetable recipes
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Enjoy Your Culinary Creations
Sit down and enjoy the dishes you have prepared, accompanied by freshly brewed local tea or fruit juices. This is a perfect opportunity to savor traditional flavors and learn culinary tips to bring back home
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Return to Hotel
After an engaging and flavorful day, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel, concluding a full-day tour filled with learning, culture, and delicious food
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Tour Includes
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Guided spice farm tour
- Hands-on cooking class with professional instruction
- Traditional Zanzibari lunch or meal prepared during the class
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees to spice farm