3in1: Stone Town, Spice & Prison Island

Service Description

History, culture, and nature all in one; Stone Town is a lively place where you’ll find a mixture of Arabic, African, Indian, and European cultures living harmoniously. As you walk the labyrinth of streets too narrow for cars to pass, you’ll see mosques, churches, and temples side-by-side. Spices and herbs were originally introduced to Zanzibar by Portuguese traders in the 16th century, brought from their colonies in South America and India. Your spice tour starts with a walk through a local spice farm (shamba). There, you’ll learn how spices, herbs, and fruits are grown and cultivated. Your guide will explain how these crops are used in our cuisine. The Prison Island is named after a prison that was built in 1893 and is now owned by a hotel. The island is home to a tortoise sanctuary, which contains a large colony of giant tortoises imported from Seychelles in the late 19th century.