Discover the natural beauty of Zanzibar on a full-day tour. Visit the Jozani Forest, home to the Red Colobus monkeys, and the giant tortoise sanctuary on Prison Island. Finish your day with a visit to a spice farm. Start your full day tour to Explore the ancient hardwood forest and mangrove swamps with a guide. See the Red Colobus monkeys, unique to Zanzibar, with less than 2000 remaining in the world.
Next, head to the boardwalk around the mangrove swamp and then visit the giant turtle sanctuary. Learn about the island’s historic use as a prison for rebellious slaves in the 1860s. Afterward, take a boat to Prison Island, also called Changuu in Swahili. Discover the Aldabra Giant Tortoise sanctuary, boasting a 200-year-old resident as its oldest. See these non-indigenous, majestic creatures that weigh an average of 200 kg and can live over 100 years.
Finally, visit a spice farm and learn about Zanzibar’s most general spices. Discover how the islands produce cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and black pepper. Learn about how the spices are grown and used as local medication and to flavor dishes.
See spices like vanilla, cardamom, and nutmeg. Be able to touch, smell, and taste the spice and herbs directly from the plants. Enjoy tasting fresh tropical fruits on the tour. After this memorable day, your driver will drop you off back at your hotel.