Zanzibar spice farm and Prison Island private tour

Learn why Zanzibar is nicknamed the Spice Island on this full-day private tour. You'll kick things off with a private tour of the spice farms, wandering through fields of vanilla, nutmeg and cardamom. Plus, you'll get to taste these bursts of flavour straight from the source as your guide tells you how these spices are used to give local cuisine that extra kick. You'll hear about their medicinal qualities and their role in cultural ceremonies, too.Next, you'll head to Stone Town for a short boat ride to Changuu Island, also known as Prison Island. Here, you'll meet the island's famous residents, the Aldabra giant tortoises, at the foundation that takes care of them. Then, head to Prison Island Museum and delve into this place's past – the island was actually used as a quarantine station for yellow fever patients, rather than a prison. After soaking up the island's history, there's time to check out the island's scenic views before heading back to Stone Town.