Zanzibar historic Stone Town and spice farm private tour

Zanzibar på udflugt til Jozani Chwaka Bay Nationalpark og krydderifarm

Gør klar til et sanseligt eventyr på denne guidede heldagsudflugt, med besøg i Jozani Chwaka Bay Nationalpark og på en krydderifarm. Turen starter i Jozani Chwaka Bay Nationalpark. Juma, en lokal specialistguide, siger: "Det er her, du skal holde øje med de sjældne røde colobusaber. Hold øjnene åbne, mens du vandrer gennem junglen – måske får du kun øje på disse sky primater sammen med galagoer , sommerfugle og fugle". Derudover vil en ranger være til stede, for at sørge for, at du ikke går glip af noget.Herefter tager vi til Chako Upcycling Centre. Her kan du se, hvordan glasflasker omdannes til håndlavet service og lamper. Fokus for dette projekt er bæredygtighed samt at styrke det lokale samfund. Dets mission er at integrere genbrug i dagligdagen på øen.Derefter går turen til en krydderifarm, hvor du virkelig vil se, hvorfor Zanzibar er kendt som "krydderiøen". Se, hvordan afgrøder såsom vanilje, peber og kardemomme dyrkes – og smag dem direkte fra træet. Juma tilføjer: "Krydderifarmerne er små landbrug, der drives ud fra et lokalsamfunds udgangspunkt, hvor forskellige krydderier dyrkes sammen i ét område. Disse små gårde demonstrerer århundreders landbrugskendskab, der er arvet fra vores forfædre." Frokosten tilberedes med krydderier, der er dyrket på gården, og du vil også lære om zanzibarisk madlavning og de mange medicinske egenskaber ved øens krydderier.

Zanzibar på udflugt om kultur og traditioner med besøg i tangcenter

Der findes ingen bedre måde at lære din feriedestination at kende på end ved at møde de lokale. På denne kulturelle tur rejser du til en typisk landsby for at lære om Zanzibars landlige traditioner fra lokalsamfundet, inden du begiver dig til Paje Seaweed Centre. Omar, en lokal specialistguide, siger: "Fællesskabet er meget vigtigt på Zanzibar. Du vil forstå mere om vores ø, når du har udforsket landsbyen og besøgt tangcentret, som styrker lokale kvinder og sælger fantastiske wellness-produkter – brug dem derhjemme, og duften vil minde dig om Zanzibar."Først tager du til landsbyen Muyuni på Zanzibars sydkyst. Her kommer du på en guidet udflugt, mens du lærer de lokale at kende og ser livet på landet udfolde sig i lokalsamfundet. Herefter besøger du Ngonga-hulen, et helligt sted med historisk og kulturel betydning, der bringer dig tættere på de lokales tro. Så er det tid til at begive sig til dagens næste stop – Paje Seaweed Centre. Denne socialt ansvarlige virksomhed støtter lokale kvinder i at tjene til livets ophold som tangavlere. De dyrker og indsamler afgrøden på de nærliggende strande.Inden du ser faciliteterne, har du egen tid til frokost. Derefter kan du se dig omkring på fabrikken, hvor de lokale tangavlere arbejder. Der er også en række skønheds- og wellnessprodukter, du kan købe. Til sidst går turen til den anerkendte restaurant The Rock, der er kendt for sin beliggenhed midt i Det Indiske Ocean. Du kan se den udefra og få mulighed for at tage billeder.

Zanzibar spice farm and Prison Island private tour

Learn why Zanzibar is nicknamed the Spice Island on this full-day private tour. You'll kick things off with a private tour of the spice farms, wandering through fields of vanilla, nutmeg and cardamom. Plus, you'll get to taste these bursts of flavour straight from the source as your guide tells you how these spices are used to give local cuisine that extra kick. You'll hear about their medicinal qualities and their role in cultural ceremonies, too.Next, you'll head to Stone Town for a short boat ride to Changuu Island, also known as Prison Island. Here, you'll meet the island's famous residents, the Aldabra giant tortoises, at the foundation that takes care of them. Then, head to Prison Island Museum and delve into this place's past – the island was actually used as a quarantine station for yellow fever patients, rather than a prison. After soaking up the island's history, there's time to check out the island's scenic views before heading back to Stone Town.

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Zanzibar historic Stone Town private tour

You'll find African, Indian, European and Arabic influences all muddled together in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town. On this half-day private tour, you'll weave through the narrow streets lined with markets, mosques and monuments, with your guide leading the way and pointing out all the historic landmarks.You'll begin at the Christ Church Cathedral, built in the 1870s on the site of a former slave market. There are many layers to the town's history and involvement in the slave trade, and your guide will explain more as you go on to visit a memorial and museum dedicated to it. You'll have some free time to see the Forodhani Gardens, where you'll get a great view of the Old Fort and the modestly named, House of Wonders – it is a former sultan's house, after all! There's a quick stop at the Tanzanite Museum where you'll see the country's prized, violet gemstone. Top tip, if you have any loved ones with a December birthday, then Tanzanite is their birthstone – just in case you need any gift inspiration. Then, it's time to polish your haggling skills at Darajani Market, Zanzibar's main bazaar, where your guide can help you snag local crafts and souvenirs.

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Zanzibar spice farm, cave and village adventure private tour

There's more to Zanzibar than the glossy-travel-mag photos of endless white beaches. On this private tour, you'll discover the heart of the island's culture. You'll meet the local community in Muyuni Village and visit the mystical Ngonga Cave, hearing all about its history, before taking a tour around a spice farm. First up is a trip to Muyuni Village, on the south of the island. You'll be immediately struck by how important tradition is to the community here, as you're invited to watch their ancient crafts of rope making, basket weaving, and makuti plating – weaving palm leaves into a roof. You'll call in at the village school before heading to Ngonga Cave, a sacred place, where the Muyuni people connect with their ancestors. Weave through the passages of this limestone cave to reach a chamber where you'll witness a witchcraft healing ceremony. It's an uplifting mix of singing, drumming and dancing that's believed to restore harmony and spiritual wellbeing. Next, you'll arrive at a local spice farm, where you'll learn all about how exotic aromatics are grown. Vanilla, cardamom and nutmeg are three of the spices produced here, and you'll find out all about them from the experts, tasting as you go. Your guide will give you the lowdown on how these spices are used in local dishes, medicine and ceremonies, too.

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Zanzibar historic Stone Town and spice farm private tour

No holiday to Zanzibar is complete without diving into the old town district of Zanzibar City, Stone Town. This portion of the capital is a jack of all trades. The mishmash of architecture styles, the historical landmarks, the cultural hubs – this place has it all. In fact, Stone Town is so impressive, UNESCO labelled it a World Heritage Site in 2000.Stone Town is in the spotlight for the first half of today's tour. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you into the heart of the capital. Then, you'll follow them through the streets on a walking tour. They'll point out all the major landmarks, including the House of Wonders – the former sultan's palace – the biggest bazaar on the island, Darajani Market, and Forodhani Gardens. You'll also stop by the Tanzanite Museum, to learn all about this violet gem – it's unique to Tanzania.In the afternoon, you'll get to know why Zanzibar is also called the Spice Island. You'll head to a spice farm to see how some of the local produce is grown – cloves, pepper, vanilla and even cinnamon are harvested here.