SPICE TOUR - ZANZIBAR ISLAND
Zanzibar is synonymous with spices and the spice trade. A spice tour is a great way to explore the island and taste the various spices straight from the ground.
- Sample an array of spices to dazzle the senses
- Explore the Island's incredible beauty
- Purchase spices and oils cheaply
There are a number of tours you can choose from but all tours take you to the various areas where spices are harvested. You will have the pleasure of seeing cinnamon trees, nutmeg trees, vanilla trees and the likes. Smell and taste the various spices and guess what they are. A detailed description is given about a variety of spices, and their uses in cooking and cosmetics. The sheer number of spices produced and their incredible value for many ailments will fascinate visitors. This is also the cheapest place to purchase spices and spice oils. Also, witness harvesters climbing huge trees with no harnesses or protection, to bring down coconuts for your delight.
Pretty much all the ingredients of the average kitchen spice rack are represented - cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, garlic, chilies, black pepper, nutmeg and vanilla to name a few.
Many spice tours include a visit to the Persian baths built by Sultan Said for his harem, and stop at Fuji beach just outside Stone Town for a swim on the way back.
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