Rwanda Tea Plantation Experience: Discover the History and Process of Tea Production
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2 Ratings
Gisenyi
Immerse yourself in the Rwanda tea plantation experience and learn about the history and process of tea production. Explore the lush rolling hills, fertile soil, and temperate climate that make Rwanda a perfect tea-growing destination.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Gisenyi - KIGALI
    Following your morning meal, embark on a journey to the Pfunda Tea Plantation, which is approximately a three and a half hour drive away. Rwanda is renowned for its production of various teas including black, white, green, authentic, and organic varieties. Additionally, specialty spicy tea can be crafted upon request by leading tea manufacturers. Rwandan tea cultivation occurs on sloping terrains at elevations ranging from 1,900 to 2,500 meters, as well as on well-drained wetlands situated at altitudes of 1,550 to 1,800 meters. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to observe the tea-picking process and discover the production methods used within the tea factory.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Taxes included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Lunch provided
  • Bilingual guide (English and French)
  • All entrance fees covered
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • other meals
Additional Information

In 1952, tea was brought to Rwanda, and currently, it’s one of their top export products. The ideal tea growing conditions are provided by the country’s fertile volcanic soil and moderate weather.

Mostly, tea is grown in expansive plantations, and a minor portion is contributed by tea cooperatives and independent producers. The sight of tea plants blanketing the sloping landscapes, highlighting the blue sky, dusty pathways, and sunlight with their vibrant green color, is quite captivating.

Location
Gisenyi
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Amir
Feb 9, 2022
Planned and executed professionally - I purchased two activities through Judith Safari, the tea experience and the Genocide Memorial / Kandt museum. It was an amazing experience, the tour guide was engaging and knowledgeable. The tour was done with great care and executed amazingly professionally. I would recommend Judith Safari to any tourist visiting Rwanda.
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446vinayp
May 2, 2020
Day trip to Sorwathe Tea Factory - I had a wonderful experience with Judith Safaris and my day trip to Sorwathe Tea Factory outside of Kigali. I emailed Judith a few days prior to my trip with a loose idea of what I wanted to do- basically "would it be possible to visit a tea farm & factory?". Judith provided an affordable itinerary very quickly. Celine was my tour guide and she was great- very friendly (like pretty much everyone I encountered in beautiful Rwanda), thoughtful and knowledgeable. The tea tour itself was great and it was really thorough. I learned about the process from picking the leaves all the way to the packaging and everything in between. I have taken similar tours in Sri Lanka and they were very enjoyable also but the tour with Celine and the folks at Sorwathe were especially detailed- which I appreciated very much. We also had a great lunch (with lovely tea) at Sorwathe with an incredible view of the spectacular landscape. If I were to do this trip on my own, it would have taken a bunch of phone calls to find a place to tour, arranging transport, and trying to piece it together. Working with Judith was so much easier. The customer service was excellent- both she and Celine really were interested in me having an enjoyable experience. I really enjoyed my conversation with both. Judith has a very inspirational story and I believe is one of the first woman-led owners of a safari company. Celine was as friendly as could be and she has such positive energy. She was the perfect guide. I really loved my trip to Rwanda and the day trip to Sorwathe with Celine and Judith Safaris was certainly one of the highlights. I highly recommend Judith Safaris and Celine as a guide. It's a locally owned company and was more than happy to support them. I look forward to visiting again one day and trying out some of their other tours.
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