For a delightful afternoon, indulge in a sumptuous lunch at the Rooftop Tea House Restaurant, perched atop the Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel. From this elevated vantage point, savor breathtaking 360° views of Stone Town and the Indian Ocean while dining on cushions by low tables or regular seats, all affording splendid vistas.
Next on your itinerary is the fascinating Spice Tour, delving into Zanzibar’s organic natural side at the Tropical Spice Garden. Once renowned as a spice island, Zanzibar’s tropical climate allowed cloves, vanilla, nutmeg, and cardamom to flourish, becoming essential exports to the world. Today, the plantations pay homage to the island’s history while also welcoming tourists on this popular excursion. Stroll through the spice farm alongside your guide, engaging your senses as you touch, smell, and taste an array of spices and fresh tropical fruits. Try to discern one spice or fruit from the other, whether from crushed leaves, fruits, shoots, vines, or creepers adorning the trees. Learn about their properties, origins, and their uses as both medicines and culinary delights.
As you explore the spice farm village, gain insight into local life and have the opportunity to sample Swahili dishes, relish the seasonal fruits, and savor spiced tea. Depending on the season, the farm may feature an assortment of delights, including vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, lemon grass, cloves, ylang-ylang, cumin, garlic, ginger, coriander, pepper, allspice, tamarind, chili, oregano, and more, delighting your senses with every step.
Accommodations: Park Hyatt Zanzibar (Breakfast, Lunch)