The Zanzibar islands are known as the Spice Islands and have long been a centre of spice production. The most popular spices include cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and pepper. The best way to learn about the rich history of these crops is to visit a local spice farm. Spice farms in Zanzibar are not typical vast plantations where a single type of plant stretches to the horizon. Instead, they have a demonstrative character, with a variety of plants and fruit grown on a relatively small area. This allows visitors to see the diversity of Zanzibar in a relatively short time. There are many offers for the so-called Spice Tour; I visited…