- Wete - While spices no longer dominate Zanzibar’s economy as they once did, there are still numerous spice plantations scattered on the island which make an interesting visit. Friendly, knowledgeable and informative Tour Guides will escort you on a walking tour in the spice farms, picking bunches of leaves, fruit and twigs from bushes and trees, inviting you to smell or taste them to guess what they are.
This is a half-day tour through wete old road to Mtambwe village where you can see a variety of spices before visiting the oil distillery factory located 4 kilometers from Chake Chake Town Centre at Wawi village. Pemba actually produces the majority of spices exported from Tanzania. During a spice tour, expect to see cloves, lemongrass, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, black pepper and vanilla. You will also visit the essential oil distillery to see how spices are made into oil.
- All Entrance Fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in private car
- Transport waiting charge included
- Complimentary bottled water
- All taxes, fuel surcharges, and service fees included
- Experienced professional tour guide
- Medical Insurance if needed
- Gratuities for tour guide
- International & Domestic Flights
- Visa
- Airport/Departure Tax
- Expenses of a personal Nature
There are so many Spice Farms on the island once you have visited the spice farm, our experienced professional tour guide or the owner shows you around his farm and informs you of all the secrets that these spices hold. 80% of the nice, shape, clove in world harvest comes out of Pemba Island. This tour will take you to some of the most interesting Pemba’s clove and spice plantations.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
