Zanzibar spice plantation and Jozani Forest private tour
Do this because
- See the monkeys at Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
- Visit a local spice farm
What to expect
Excite your senses with this Zanzibar day trip. Search for the rare, red colobus monkey in the jungles of Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, then turn up the heat with a visit to a spice farm and see how the likes of vanilla, nutmeg, and cardamom are grown, tasting as you go.
To start the day, kick-off to Jozani Chwaka National Park and you'll step foot into the forest home of endangered red colobus monkeys, bushbabies, 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.
Arrive at a spice farm and you'll see how pepper, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, and cinnamon are grown and get to try some too.
Important to know
- After booking, you will receive the contact info of the local operator to confirm pick-up time and location
What’s included
Transport
Guide
Entrance fees
Water
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Pick-up from your hotel in Zanzibar between 8.30am and 9.00am.
Meeting point:
Pick-up is available from the following points:
- Pick-up from Stone Town hotels and Zanzibar Town
- Pick-up from North West Coast hotels and South West Coast hotels (Mangapwani, Fumba)
Pick-up from North East Coast hotels
(Pwani Mchangani, Kiwengwa, Uroa, Pongwe, Chwaka, Matemwe)Pick-up from North Coast hotels (Nunwi, Kendwa)
Pick-up from South Coast hotels and South East Coast hotels (Kizimkazi, Pingwe, Paje, Jambiani, Michamvi, Makunduch)
Provider
Fisherman Tours & Travel Ltd.
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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