Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and Spice Plantation Tour
Excite your senses with this Zanzibar day trip. Look for the rare, red colobus monkey in the jungles of Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, then tour a spice plantation and see how exotic crops like vanilla, pepper and cardamom are grown, tasting as you go. You'll also see how glass bottles are recycled at Chako workshop. Kheri, one of our local guides, says, ‘Our Spice plantations are community-based smallholdings where various spices are grown together in one area. These little plantations demonstrate centuries of farming know-how inherited from our forefathers, and they're the reason that Zanzibar is dubbed Spice Island.'
Kick off at Jozani Chwaka National Park, home to endangered red colobus monkeys, bush babies, duikers, butterflies and birds. Keep your eye trained on the treetops, and you'll be in with a chance of spotting these elusive creatures as you make tracks through the park with a ranger to help explain what you see.
Next up is the Chako upcycling centre, where artisan tableware and lamps are created from waste bottles. The project promotes sustainability as well as social and economic empowerment. After this, we'll make our way to the spice plantation for a lunch prepared with the spices that grow here. You'll see all sorts of spices – think vanilla, pepper and cardamom – growing here, and get to try some straight from the tree. You'll also find out how spices are used in local dishes and which plants have medicinal properties.
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Why you’ll love this…
- Explore the rainforest with an expert guide at Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and learn about the area
- Look out for rare colobus monkeys and discover how these cheeky animals like to live in the national park
- See how the TUI Care Foundation has teamed up with the Chako upcycling centre to reduce plastic and glass waste
- Tour a spice plantation and sample vanilla, pepper and cardamom straight from the tree
- See how centuries of farming know-how have affected the way local communities here grow crops
Important to know
- Dress code is an important consideration in this predominately Muslim society – please wear loose fitting, modest, non-transparent clothes
- We recommend comfy shoes and long trousers
- Bring sunblock and a hat
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Transport
- Guide
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Water
This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
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Provider
MUSEMENT SPA
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