Kigali: Tea Plantation Tour, Tasting, and Camping Trip

Discover Rwanda’s tea industry on a guided tour of a tea plantation. Learn about the history of tea in Rwanda, try your hand at plucking leaves, and spend the night glamping by Lake Kivu.
Begin with a scenic drive to one of Rwanda Mountain Tea’s picturesque estates overlooking rolling green fields and distant volcanoes. After meeting your local guide, walk through the plantation to learn about the history of tea in Rwanda and how the climate and soil shape its flavor. Try your hand at plucking tender leaves alongside expert harvesters, then settle into a picnic table amid the tea rows for a fresh-brewed cuppa and light snacks.

Next, step inside the factory to see the journey from leaf to cup: watch the withering, rolling, and drying processes, smell the fragrant leaves as they oxidize, and learn how different styles of tea are produced. During a guided tasting, sample several brews while your host explains how to evaluate aroma, color, and body. You’ll also have the chance to pack your own tea to take home as a personal souvenir.

In the afternoon, transfer to the shores of Lake Kivu where your canvas tent or eco-bungalow awaits. This glamping site offers the perfect blend of comfort and nature—expect proper beds with mosquito nets, cozy lantern-lit evenings, a restaurant serving local and international dishes, and stunning panoramic views across the lake. Spend your evening relaxing by a campfire, listening to the sounds of the lake, or add optional activities such as a sunset boat cruise, a visit to nearby hot springs, or a massage.

Wake up to a sunrise over the water and an early breakfast before returning to Kigali. This activity combines cultural insight, outdoor adventure, and sustainable accommodation, giving you a memorable glimpse into Rwanda’s tea industry and natural beauty.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.