Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and Spice Plantation Tour
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Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and Spice Plantation Tour

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 10 reviews
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$97.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
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
What to expect

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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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Lunch
  • check Water
What to remember
  • 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
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Provider
MUSEMENT SPA
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4/5

Based on 10 reviews from verified customers

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  • Sharon

    From United States of America - February 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Was a very good tour although the spice farm at the end was to long a walk.

  • Anthony Wright

    From United States of America - January 2025

    Traveled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Our guide Othman Amir was superb helped make the day special Was very factual and entertaining Shame he supports Chelsea ha ha ?? ?? ?? Thank you ...

  • David

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Our guide Ottoman was excellent, engaging and informative. Loved the walk through the Jozani Forest, we saw Blue monkeys, Dik dik's in an enclosure, R ...

  • HP

    From United Kingdom - June 2024

    Solo traveler

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Sarah

    From United States of America - November 2023

    Traveled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Good trip Although the Jozani forest aspect was shorter than expected and the rep from fisherman tours did the guiding all day so no other guides invo ...

  • Tafia

    From United Kingdom - November 2022

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

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