Meet our Farmers
from the spice islands of zanzibar
Our spices come from small villages and subsistence farmers who live and farm in the small but unspoiled nature of the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar.
With Ujamaa you won’t find any large scale, orderly rows of mono-culture spice plants. Instead, you will find our spices growing between the banana and jack-fruit trees which the farmers use to feed themselves and their families.
We believe imperfect spices are better than mechanically sorted supermarket-looking ones. We feel it gives them character, and makes them even more delicious for that very reason.
Learn about the farms and the people who have grown the spices we proudly share with you on their behalf! To see our introduction video and meet the farmers we work with, just press the play button on the video or click on the YouTube link below.
hear about their work
Hear directly in the words of our farmers about their stories, their work and their passion for what they do. They share their insight into how we at Ujamaa are making a difference in the equity they can achieve from their produce, as well as sharing their vision for the future of Ujamaa Spice Co and for spice farming in Zanzibar.
KIBENI WOMEN's COOPERATIVE
KIBENI WOMEN'S COOPERATIVE
Mgambo VILLAGE
Mgambo VILLAGE
Kidichi Cooperative
Kidichi Farm
HERKULU Tea Estate
HERKULU Tea Estate
Learn moreMitakawani VILLAGE
Mitakawani VILLAGE
Zanzibari farm tours
private farm tours
*Limited availability but are enquiries welcomed
