Private Full Day Trip to Stone Town, Spice Farms and Jozani Forest
Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 18 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Full Day Trip to Stone Town, Spice Farms and Jozani Forest worth booking?
Private Full Day Trip to Stone Town, Spice Farms and Jozani Forest is a 7-hour experience in Zanzibar City, Tanzania, from $150 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 18 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 66 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (18)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $150 per person
Why Choose This Tour? Step beyond the ordinary and uncover the soul of Zanzibar in a single, unforgettable day. This thoughtfully curated full-day experience takes you on a journey through the island’s vibrant history, culture, and nature. Wander the storied alleys of Stone Town, breathe in the exotic aromas of the Spice Farms, and encounter rare red colobus monkeys in the lush Jozani Forest. More than just a tour, this is a deep dive into the heart of Zanzibar — perfect for travelers who crave authenticity, connection, and discovery. Join us and experience the island like never before. Book now for a day of insight, flavor, and wonder — all in one seamless adventure.
What you get
About this experience
Why Choose This Tour? Step beyond the ordinary and uncover the soul of Zanzibar in a single, unforgettable day. This thoughtfully curated full-day experience takes you on a journey through the island’s vibrant history, culture, and nature. Wander the storied alleys of Stone Town, breathe in the exotic aromas of the Spice Farms, and encounter rare red colobus monkeys in the lush Jozani Forest. More than just a tour, this is a deep dive into the heart of Zanzibar — perfect for travelers who crave authenticity, connection, and discovery. Join us and experience the island like never before. Book now for a day of insight, flavor, and wonder — all in one seamless adventure.
What's included
Included
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Coconut test and other Tropical Fruits
- Professional Tour Guide
Not included
- Tips
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Stone Town
Stone town is a UNESCO World heritage site in Zanzibar. Stone town’s rich history is reflected in the uniqueness of its architecture which African, Persian, Arab, Indian and European Influences. The stone town tour will offer you to visit Darajani Fish market, Old dispensary, Former Slave Market, Freddy Mercury’s House and Zanzibar Doors.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Jambo Spice Farm
Spice farm tour is a must do activity if you are coming to Zanzibar for your Holidays. This tour is the best way to learn more about how Zanzibar locals grow and use different spices in their daily life. Zanzibar is also known as the Spice Island. This best spice farm tour will show you why Zanzibar is known as Spice Island! a Tour Guide will explain each and everything about spices and how they are used by Zanzibar families in their daily life. Zanzibar is now becoming a popular tourist destination in East Africa. Despite having attractive luxury Hotels, Beaches and fascinating History, spices have played its role to attract even more tourists to visit Zanzibar Islands.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
Jozani Forest is the largest area of indigenous forest on Zanzibar Island. A two hours trip situated south of Chwaka Bay on low-lying land, the area is prone to flooding, which nurtures a lush swamp like environment of moisture-loving trees and ferns. The whole area is protected as Jozani-Chwaka National Park, When you are at Jozani Forest you are to see the Red Colobus Monkeys that are only available in Zanzibar, Also to See Mangrove an other Trees available in Jozani Forest with its traditional Treatments.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Zanzibar City
You will find us infront of Forodhani cape town fish market restaurant entry
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
You will find us infront of Forodhani cape town fish market restaurant entry
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Viva Ocean Tours & Safaris
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 18 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
18 verified traveler reviews for Private Full Day Trip to Stone Town, Spice Farms and Jozani Forest. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Driver didn’t show up
The tour guide didn’t show up for pickup. I booked and paid for the tour before coming to Zanzibar and on the day of the tour I tried to call the listed number 5 times, nobody picked up the phone. Finally I had a hotel manager call them, they finally picked up, claimed that the driver “didn’t find me”. I was in the hotel waiting for them the entire time, didn’t have a single missed call nor a message. After that I again called and wrote multiple emails asking for a refund - radio silence.
Response from the operator: Dear friend, We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and disappointment you experienced on the day of your tour. Unfortunately, there was a breakdown in communication before the excursion. We had difficulty reaching you through WhatsApp, and our attempts to locate your email correspondence were unsuccessful. As your contact number was an international number, establishing direct communication by phone was also challenging. However, we understand that you had booked and paid for the tour in advance and expected everything to be organized smoothly. We are truly sorry that we were unable to coordinate the pickup properly and that your attempts to contact us were not answered promptly. We regret the frustration this situation caused and take your feedback seriously. We also hope that you have received your requested refund or that the matter has been resolved to your satisfaction. Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. We sincerely apologize again for the experience and the inconvenience caused. Kind regards, Said Abidal Viva Ocean Tours & Safaris Zanzibar
via Tripadvisor
Great day trip in Zanzibar
It was an amazing experience! Said, our guide and driver, picked us up right on time from our hotel. He drove safely and carefully all day. Our first stop was Jozani Forest, where we explored the mangrove area and joined a group with a professional guide to see the red colobus monkeys. The guide was friendly, engaging, and happy to answer all our questions. Next, we visited Jambo Spice Farm, which is more like a “showroom” for spices. Here, we had a private guide who took us around, letting us see, smell, and touch all the different spices they grow. You can even try climbing a coconut tree and taste fresh coconut milk! We were also offered a delicious variety of fresh fruits from the farm. You can buy locally made cosmetics and freshly harvested spices — cash is best, but card payments were also possible for us. Our last stop was Stone Town, where a private guide showed us around the old streets, the fish market, the live chicken market, and told us fascinating stories about the town’s history. It was a long but wonderful day — from 9 am to 8 pm — and definitely worth it, especially if your hotel is far from Stone Town and you want to make the most of your time without going back and forth. A few tips: wear comfortable shoes, bring cash for shopping and tipping your guides, and carry some snacks, as we had little time for lunch and didn’t want to spend the day sitting in a restaurant
Response from the operator: Dear Laszlo S Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience on our Private Full Day Trip to Stone Town, Spice Farms, and Jozani Forest. It’s wonderful to know that Said took great care of you throughout the day — he will be very happy to hear your kind words. We're glad you enjoyed the unique experiences at Jozani Forest, Jambo Spice Farm, and the historical journey through Stone Town. Your tips for future travelers are also much appreciated and spot-on — especially regarding comfortable shoes and bringing cash. It was truly our pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you back to Zanzibar for more adventures in the future! Warm regards, The VivaOcean Tours Team
via Tripadvisor
An overall nice full day experience!
Jozani forest trip is soothing, interesting and funny due to Monkeys and nature. Mangrove forest is surprising and interesting, nice exploration, good guide for both. Spice farm is the best part, staff is funny, welcoming and deserves all the tips and in-site purchases due to their hard and interesting work. You’ll be happy to support the village and meet all the local people (if you can, bring some gifts for the children like pencils and sweets). Overall, Spice Farm is a must-go for a Zanzibar travel! Stone Town tour is a bit disappointing: very crowded town, feeling of being aimed constantly from vendors doesn’t allow you to look a lot around you in a calm way, if you’re a Woman you’ll be object of uncomfortably staring and comments from the local people (especially in the fish market) and honestly that could ruin your trip. A city to visit if you can place layers and filters in your judgment and just live the pulsating heart of Zanzibar, we strongly recommend to ask and talk to guide to meet your requirement (eating, bathroom, suggestions) and you’ll be satisfied with almost no issues. However, our guide’s explanation wasn’t always very clear nor involving and sometimes dropped sexist jokes which weren’t funny. Driver was not very talkative but overall ok.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate your honest feedback about the Stone Town tour. We're sorry to hear about the discomfort you felt and the guide's conduct, which we’ll address with our team to improve future experiences. Your suggestions are valuable, and we're glad you found some aspects of the tour helpful. We hope to provide a better experience if you visit again. Best regards, The Viva Ocean Tours & Safaris Team
via Viator
Cultural full day exploring Zanzibar
We started our tour at the jozani forest, then the spice farm and finished at Stone Town - which was great for us, as it meant we got to check out the night market in stone town. My personal favourite was the spice farm tour, we learnt so much about fruits and spices and our tour guide at the farm was friendly and charming and played a quiz with us which made the experience more enjoyable. We also got to taste lots of fruits at the spice farm which was great and received homemade accessories made from plants. The monkey spotting at the Jozani forest was cool, but you don’t need to spend a long time there once you see the monkeys. The highlight of the Stone Town tour was the restaurant we ate at called Lukmaan Restaurant; a traditional Swahili restaurant with amazing and delicious food. Though we didn’t feel the guide at Stone Town was the best at engaging with us and explaining the history. Our private driver was great for the most part, letting us know information about Zanzibar and Prison Island which we had asked about. But unfortunately the driver was a bit unprofessional at the end of our when he allowed his friend ( he did not ask our permission or let us know who he is) and tour guide to join us in the car when it is supposed to be a private transfer hire. Overall still a good full day tour.
Response from the operator: Dear Chrystal Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback about your recent tour with VivaOceanTours. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Jozani Forest, the Spice Farm, and Stone Town. We're glad the Spice Farm tour stood out as your favourite, and it's wonderful to know that our guide's engaging approach added to your experience. Tasting fresh fruits and receiving handmade plant accessories are some of the unique touches we love providing. We appreciate your positive remarks about the night market in Stone Town and Lukmaan Restaurant. It's one of the best places to experience traditional Swahili cuisine. We apologize for the less engaging experience with the Stone Town guide and for the unprofessional behaviour of our driver at the end of the tour. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will address these issues to ensure a higher standard of service in the future. Thank you for choosing VivaOceanTours, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon. Best regards, Said Abidal VivaOceanTours Team
via Tripadvisor
Taste of Zanzibar
We had a fabulous time . Driver took great care of us and we had brilliant guides at all of our stops. They all had fantastic knowledge and showed us all the highlights. We loved the Jozani forest where we found out about the various trees and we took some great pictures of the monkeys. At the Spice Farm we were shown where all the spices came from and what they looked like on the tree. Smelt nutmeg, lemongrass , turmeric, cloves etc and got a chance to buy some of them. Also had a fruit tasting session. At the end we were presented with woven headgear etc. Guides were friendly and asked what we wanted to experience. As part of the trip we visited a small African project and got to hold various chameleon s. At Stone Town we had anther fabulous guide whose knowledge was outstanding. He took us all over the town where we saw historical sites, and the markets . A memorable day packed with out standing sites which were enhanced by the superb guides and of course our driver. Big thanks to them all . We have some amazing pictures.
Response from the operator: Hello JayneLesley Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fabulous time exploring Zanzibar with us. It's great to know that our guides and driver made your day memorable with their knowledge and care. We're glad you enjoyed Jozani Forest, the Spice Farm, and Stone Town, and that you took home some amazing memories and photos. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Best regards, The Viva Ocean Tours & Safaris Team
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Viva Ocean Tours & Safaris, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 53.9.
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Private Full Day Trip to Stone Town, Spice Farms and Jozani Forest: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Zanzibar City.
How much does Private Full Day Trip to Stone Town, Spice Farms and Jozani Forest cost?
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Prices start at $150 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Zanzibar City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Full Day Trip to Stone Town, Spice Farms and Jozani Forest take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Zanzibar City is not rushed.
Is Private Full Day Trip to Stone Town, Spice Farms and Jozani Forest worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 18 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Zanzibar City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Full Day Trip to Stone Town, Spice Farms and Jozani Forest?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Full Day Trip to Stone Town, Spice Farms and Jozani Forest suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Full Day Trip to Stone Town, Spice Farms and Jozani Forest?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Zanzibar City can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Zanzibar City and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Full Day Trip to Stone Town, Spice Farms and Jozani Forest start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Zanzibar City within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Zanzibar City?
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On Outty we rank every Zanzibar City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 3 Hours Private Stone Town Walking Tour, Stone Town Heritage Walk with local Guide, Zanzibar Adventure Quad with Sunset and Transfer Included. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Zanzibar City?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Zanzibar City?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Private Full Day Trip to Stone Town, Spice Farms and Jozani Forest?
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Included: On-board WiFi; Bottled water; All Fees and Taxes; In-vehicle air conditioning; and Coconut test and other Tropical Fruits. Not included: Tips; and Lunch. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Full Day Trip to Stone Town, Spice Farms and Jozani Forest include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 10 listed pickup locations in and around Zanzibar City. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Full Day Trip to Stone Town, Spice Farms and Jozani Forest offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Full Day Trip to Stone Town, Spice Farms and Jozani Forest?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Private Full Day Trip to Stone Town, Spice Farms and Jozani Forest wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Full Day Trip to Stone Town, Spice Farms and Jozani Forest if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Zanzibar City. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Private Full Day Trip to Stone Town, Spice Farms and Jozani Forest?
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Across 18 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
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