Gisakura Tea Plantation around Nyungwe National Park
As you approach Nyungwe National Park in the southern province of Rwanda, you’ll be captivated by the endless undulating hills and valleys, most of which are covered in verdant tea plantations. Among them, the Gisakura Tea Plantation stands out as a particularly spectacular and impressive estate, popular among tourists as a complement to their primate adventures in the park.
Why Visit Gisakura Tea Plantation?
A visit to the striking Gisakura Tea Plantation is a must-add to your safari bucket list. Here, you can immerse yourself in the local culture, stroll through the tea fields set against dramatic rolling hills, participate in tea harvesting, and learn about the entire tea production process—from cultivation to processing. This experience offers a unique and magical adventure that epitomizes the charm of rural Rwanda.
Wildlife and Scenery at Gisakura
The plantation’s beauty is magnified by its location on the western edge of Nyungwe forests, where tourists often spot troops of Colobus monkeys feeding and frolicking. This interaction with nature adds an enriching layer to the tea plantation tour, making it a holistic experience of Rwanda’s diverse ecosystems.
Engage with Local Farmers and Learn About Tea Production
During your visit, choose a morning or afternoon tour to meet local farmers busy in the fields picking tea leaves. Engage with them to learn more about the harvesting process and gain deeper insights into Rwandan tea cultivation. After exploring the fields and capturing stunning photographs among the verdant rows of tea, continue to the Gisakura tea processing factory to discover the transformation of green tea leaves into black tea. Cap off your visit with a tasting of the richly flavored, hot Rwandan tea.
Supporting Local Communities
The Gisakura Tea Plantation tours are open to visitors of all ages and are ideal for individuals, couples, groups of friends, or families looking for a meaningful travel experience that also benefits local communities. A portion of the tour fees is directed towards improving the livelihoods of the local population.
Combine Your Visit with Other Activities
If you are planning on visiting Gisakura Tea plantation around Nyungwe National Park, you could spare more time and go meet the Primates inside the park while engaging in activities such as the most popular Chimpanzee Trekking, Canopy Walk, Colobus Monkey Trekking, Isumo Waterfall hike, Bird watching, Nature walks and many other adventure options that will grant you unforgettable memories on your safari in Rwanda.
Extend Your Adventure to Lake Kivu and Volcanoes National Park
Other visitors after visiting Nyungwe National Park and Gisakura Tea Plantation, they proceed to Lake Kivu for thrilling adventure and Volcanoes National Park for Gorilla trekking, Golden Monkey as well as Volcanoes hiking among other activities.
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