Zanzibar Spice Farm & Jozani Forest: Private Half-Day Tour

Red colobus monkeys in the forest, then spices you can taste straight from the plant

A private half-day tour in Zanzibar pairs a guided walk through Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park with a visit to Jambo Spice Farm. In the forest, you'll spot red colobus monkeys (a rare species found only in Zanzibar) along with blue monkeys, elephant shrews and bushbabies, crossing a built bridge through the mangrove. At the spice farm, you learn, smell and taste clove, nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon, turmeric, cardamom and tropical fruits growing there, and watch a farmer climb a coconut tree while singing traditional songs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Jozani Forest and Spice Farm

• Tour Jozani National Park
• Observe red colobus monkeys
• Walk through mangrove on bridge
• Explore Jambo Spice Farm
• Smell and taste local spices
• Watch coconut tree climbing
• Enjoy fresh tropical fruits

The experience

You start in Jozani National Park, a dense groundwater forest where the red colobus monkey lives. These small primates are found nowhere else on earth, and the park's built boardwalk lets you watch them without disturbing the forest floor. Blue monkeys, elephant shrews and bushbabies move through the same canopy, and the mangrove section at the park's edge gives you a close look at how the coastal forest transitions into salt water.

After the forest, you head to Jambo Spice Farm, where Zanzibar's reputation as the Spice Island takes physical form. You don't just see the plants. You touch the leaves, smell the flowers, and taste the spices where they grow: clove, nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon, turmeric, cardamom, lemongrass, black pepper and more. The farm also grows tropical fruits, and you'll sample fresh coconut juice, banana, mango, pineapple and watermelon. A farmer climbs the coconut tree while singing Jambo Bwana, a traditional Zanzibari song, turning the harvest into a moment rather than just a demonstration.

Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or German throughout, and the tour includes all entry fees, private transportation from your hotel, and bottled water. The whole experience runs about six hours, which leaves room for other plans if you arrive with a free afternoon or want to explore Stone Town afterward.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• entry to Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park and Jambo Spice Farm.
• bottled water.
• all fees and taxes.
• a live guide in your choice of language.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (25 to 34 years) · Senior (35 and older) · Youth (18 to 24 years) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Smile Taxi and Tours

Is this one for you?Book this as a private tour if you're visiting Zanzibar for the first time or have a free afternoon: the half-day length fits easily between other plans, and the private guide adjusts the pace to your interest in the forest or the spices.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (18 to 24 years); Child (6 to 17 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What animals will I actually see in Jozani Forest?

Red colobus monkeys are the main draw. They're found only in Zanzibar and nowhere else in the world. You'll also see blue monkeys, elephant shrews and bushbabies in the forest canopy and undergrowth. The park's boardwalk through the mangrove keeps you on a fixed path so the forest floor stays undisturbed.

Can I taste the spices at Jambo Spice Farm, or just look at them?

You touch, smell and taste the spices right where they're grown. The farm grows clove, nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon, turmeric, cardamom, lemongrass and black pepper, and you also sample fresh tropical fruits including coconut juice, banana, mango and pineapple picked that day.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs about six hours from pickup to drop-off, giving you time for both the forest walk and the spice farm visit without rushing through either one.

What's included in the price?

Entry to Jozani National Park and Jambo Spice Farm, private transportation from your hotel, bottled water, and all fees and taxes are included. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or German.