Overview
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7 hours
Mobile ticket
Tea was introduced in Rwanda in 1952 and is now one of the country’s largest exports. The fertile volcanic soil and temperate climate make for perfect tea growing conditions.
The majority of tea is cultivated on large plantations, with a small contribution from tea cooperatives and private growers. Tea plants can be seen covering the rolling hills, their rich green a striking contrast to the blue skies, dirt roads and sunshine.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Gisenyi
KIGALI – PFUNDA TEA PLANTATION After Breakfast you will go for Tea plantation Tour in Pfunda it’s about 3 hours and half drive. Most tea produced in Rwanda is black tea, white tea, green tea, authentic tea and organic tea. However spicy tea can be produced on order by major tea producers. Rwanda tea is planted on hillsides at high altitude (between 1,900 and 2,500 m), and on well drained marshes at an altitude of between 1,550 and 1,800 m. on this tour you will be able to see and experience how they harvest tea and how they produce it in the factory.
Options
Tea Plantation Experience
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Taxes
Bottled water
Lunch
English and French speaking Guide
Entrance fee
Gratuities
other meals
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Planned and executed professionally
Amir M,Feb 9, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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.
Day trip to Sorwathe Tea Factory
446vinayp,May 2, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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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