The tour includes a guided walk through Pfunda Tea Estate, an introduction to tea cultivation and an explanation of how fresh leaves become finished tea. Visitors may also try tea picking when conditions allow, enjoy a tea tasting and have lunch near Lake Kivu.

Rwandan tea is grown in carefully maintained bushes, with fresh green leaves harvested regularly and taken for processing. Both smallholder farmers and larger plantations contribute to the country’s tea production.

Yes. Visitors may join local growers and try picking tea leaves when plantation conditions allow. The guide explains how suitable leaves are selected and why proper picking is important for tea quality.

The tour is a full-day excursion from Kigali. The drive takes around three to four hours, while the guided plantation experience lasts about two hours, with additional time for lunch and the return journey.

The package includes hotel pickup and drop-off, private transport, fuel, a driver-guide, activity fees, an English-speaking local guide, lunch, drinking water and local handling charges. A Lake Kivu boat cruise or beach experience can be added separately. Personal expenses, insurance, tips and unlisted meals or drinks are excluded. Private transport and fuel should be confirmed when booking this experience.