Open daily · 9:00 – 20:00·Kiwengwa, Zanzibar

+255 776 682 116
King Spice ShoreSpice & Souvenir Shop · Kiwengwa

Kiwengwa · Zanzibar · a local spice & souvenir shop

Zanzibar spices, straight from the source.

A small local shop in Kiwengwa for fresh Zanzibar spices, teas, oils and handmade souvenirs. Smell before you buy, take a taste of the island home, and let us pack everything ready for your flight.

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  • 4.8★ Google reviews (example)
  • 20+ spices, teas & souvenirs in store
  • Fresh spices, packed the day you buy
King Spice Shore — colourful Zanzibar spices in the shop in Kiwengwa
Our shop in Kiwengwa — spices, teas and souvenirs under one roof

From our shore to your kitchen

A little spice shop by the Kiwengwa shore

King Spice Shore is a small, family-run shop in Kiwengwa. We gather the spices Zanzibar is famous for — cloves, vanilla, cinnamon and more — and keep them fresh, whole and honestly priced.

Alongside the spices we carry island teas, cold-pressed oils and handmade souvenirs. Come in, smell everything, ask us anything, and we will pack it to travel safely all the way home.

Hands holding fresh Zanzibar spices at the shop
King Spice ShoreYour host — born and raised in Kiwengwa
20+ Spices, teas & souvenirs in store
5 min Minutes from Kiwengwa beach
7/7 Open every single day
4.8★ Average rating (example)

What we sell

Fresh island spices, teas and oils, plus handmade souvenirs to take home.

Bestseller

Fresh Zanzibar spices

Whole cloves, vanilla pods, cinnamon bark, nutmeg, cardamom, black pepper and more — kept fresh, weighed in front of you and sealed for the journey home.

Sold loose or in gift packs · vacuum-sealed on request

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Teas & oils

Island spice teas, masala blends and cold-pressed coconut and clove oils. Perfect small gifts, easy to pack.

Souvenirs & gifts

Handmade Zanzibar souvenirs — carvings, baskets, kanga cloth and spice gift sets, all in one stop by the shore.

Spices & souvenirs

A few of the things you will find on the shelves at King Spice Shore.

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Visit the shop in Kiwengwa

You will find us in the heart of Kiwengwa, an easy walk or short ride from the beach hotels. Pop in any day, or message us your list ahead and we will have it packed and ready. Hotel drop-off can be arranged on request.

+255 776 682 116
Jars of teas and spices on the shop shelves
Kiwengwa, Zanzibar — where the shop sits
4.8★Google reviews (example)

What visitors say

“The freshest spices we found on the island, and they packed everything so it survived the flight home. Lovely little shop.”
Laura P. · Customer review (example) · 5★
“So welcoming and relaxed. They opened every jar so we could smell before buying, and helped us pick gifts for the whole family.”
Marco B. · Customer review (example) · 5★
“A real local shop, not a tourist trap. The vanilla and cloves are incredible and honestly priced.”
Sophie K. · Customer review (example) · 5★
“Easy to order on WhatsApp and they dropped everything at our hotel, sealed and ready to fly. Highly recommend.”
Daniel M. · Customer review (example) · 5★

Frequently asked questions

Can you pack spices for my flight home?

Yes — we seal and wrap everything so your spices travel safely and stay fresh. Vacuum-sealing is available on request.

Do you sell gift sets and souvenirs?

We do. Spice gift packs, teas, oils and handmade Zanzibar souvenirs make easy gifts, and we can wrap them for you.

Can I order ahead on WhatsApp?

Of course. Send us your list on WhatsApp and we will have it weighed, packed and ready when you arrive. Hotel drop-off on request.

Which languages do you speak?

English and Kiswahili. Karibu — welcome to the shop!

How a visit works

No pressure, no rush — come by, smell everything, and only take what you love.

  1. 1

    Come in or message us

    Drop by the shop in Kiwengwa or send a WhatsApp with what you are looking for — spices, teas, oils or souvenirs.

  2. 2

    Smell, taste & choose

    We open the jars so you can smell and taste before you buy. Ask us how to use each spice at home.

  3. 3

    We pack it to travel

    We seal and wrap everything for your suitcase, so your Zanzibar spices arrive home fresh and intact.

Take a taste of Zanzibar home?

Send us a WhatsApp with your list — we will pack it fresh and ready for the journey.

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