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Zanzibar: Sea Tortoises Sanctuary and Spice Farm Tour

By Apple Tour and Safaries
Free cancellation available
Price is P 9,203 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Discover an array of aromas at a real organic spice farm
  • Taste fresh coconuts harvested straight from the tree
  • An authentic cave in zanzibar
  • Zanzibar turtles in the cave
Activity location
    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

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Zanzibar: Sea Tortoises Sanctuary and Spice Farm Tour
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English
Price details
P 9,202.88 x 1 AdultP 9,202.88

Total
Price is P 9,202.88

What's included, what's not

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    Professional tour guide
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    Entrance fees
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    Sea weed for the turtles feeding
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    See, Smell, and Taste Spices: Engage your senses with fresh cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and pepper straight from the plant.
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    Sample Tropical Fruits: Taste seasonal fruits like coconuts, pineapples, and jackfruit picked directly from the trees.
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    Learn Medicinal Uses: Discover how local plants and spices are used in traditional remedies and cooking.
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    Watch Cultural Demonstrations: See coconut harvesting and palm leaf weaving, and enjoy a optional henna tattoo.
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    Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off from Zanzibar
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    Tips
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    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Littering, Touching marine life
  • Not suitable for: People prone to seasickness, People with claustrophobia

What you can expect

The Salaam Cave & Spice Farm Tour in Zanzibar is a captivating journey that blends natural wonder, cultural heritage, and sensory delight into one unforgettable experience. The adventure begins at Salaam Cave, a hidden geological marvel tucked within the island’s lush interior. Visitors step into cool chambers shaped by centuries of water and stone, where stalactites and stalagmites form dramatic patterns and guides share stories of how the cave was once used for rituals, shelter, and community gatherings. Emerging from the cave, the tour transitions into the vibrant spice farms that have made Zanzibar famous worldwide. Walking through plantations, guests encounter cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, cardamom, and ginger, each introduced with explanations of their cultivation, history, and uses in cooking, medicine, and tradition. The experience is deeply sensory—touching leaves, smelling bark, and tasting freshly harvested spices transforms the farm into a living classroom. Meals shared during the tour highlight the island’s culinary richness, with dishes like coconut rice, fish curries, and sweet treats infused with the very spices seen growing. Beyond food, visitors learn about the cultural significance of spice farming, how it sustains families, and how it connects Zanzibar to centuries of trade across the Indian Ocean. The natural beauty of the surroundings adds another layer of wonder, with tropical birds, fruit trees, and glimpses of the ocean creating a serene backdrop. Guides also discuss sustainability, explaining how spice farming is environmentally friendly and resilient against modern challenges. By the end of the Salaam Cave & Spice Farm Tour, travelers leave not only with photographs and souvenirs but also with a deeper appreciation of Zanzibar’s soul, where history, nature, and community converge in a fragrant celebration of heritage and hospitality. It is a journey across time and senses, leaving lasting memories of connection and discovery.

Location

Activity location
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    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania