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Pemba Spice Tour

Guided tour of Pemba clove and spice plantations with guide explaining crops and 80% of world clove harvest

Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 3 hours

Pemba Island is home to many spice farms, and this tour will take you to some of the most interesting clove and spice plantations around the island. Around 80% of the world’s clove harvest comes from Pemba, so you will be visiting an area with a long-standing spice tradition and plenty to see.

An experienced professional tour guide or the farm owner will show you around his farm and explain the secrets these spices hold. As you move through the plantations, you will learn about the plants and their uses, and hear about how cloves and other spices are grown and harvested. Along the way, the guide will point out features of the farm and share local knowledge that helps explain why Pemba is so important for cloves and spices.

Why Visit

  • Professional tour guide or farm owner providing expert spice-farm insights
  • Pemba Island clove production accounting for 80% of world clove harvest
  • Selection of Pemba spice and clove plantations included in the tour

What's included

  • Entrance fees
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off by private car
  • Transport waiting charge
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes and fees
  • Experienced professional tour guide

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Medical insurance
    • Gratuities
    • International and domestic flights
    • Visa
    • Airport departure tax
    • Personal expenses

    Accessibility

    • Public transit links nearby
    • Infants must sit on an adult's lap
    • Infant seats available

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Additional information

    Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

    Not recommended for pregnant travelers

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    A moderate amount of walking is involved

    Location

    Departure point

    Wete, Wete
    for those clients staying in Wete Hotels (Pemba Crown Hotel and Sharook Riviera Grand Lodge).

    Departure point

    Chake Chake, Chake Chake
    for those clients staying in Chake Chake Hotels (Pemba Island Hotel, Annex of Pemba Island Hotel, Pemba Island Modern Hotel, Archipelago Hotel, Pemba Misali Sunset Beach Hotel and Pemba Green Foliage Hotel).

    Departure point

    Micheweni, Pemba North Region
    for those clients staying in Micheweni Hotels (The Manta Resort, The Aiyana Resort, Gencko Nature Lodge and Pemba Paradise Resort).

    Departure point

    Mkoani, Mkoani
    for those clients staying in Mkoani Hotels (Fundu Lagoon, Pemba Lodge, Lala Lodge and Emerald Bay).

    End point

    Wete, Wete

    End point

    Chake Chake, Chake Chake

    End point

    Micheweni, Pemba North Region

    End point

    Mkoani, Mkoani

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