Uganda: 2-Day Tea Picking and Chimpanzee Trek Adventure
ID: GYG1506327-2300389
Category:
Country: Uganda
Duration:
2 days
Description
Pick tea leaves alongside local farmers and learn how tea is produced on a 2-day adventure in Uganda. Trek through the rainforest in search of wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
Day 1: Tea Plantation Experience
Begin your adventure with a drive into Uganda’s lush countryside. Arrive at a local tea plantation and meet the farmers who work there. Join them in the fields to pick your own tea leaves, learning about the different varieties and techniques used.
After harvesting, discover how the freshly picked leaves are processed and transformed into the tea you drink. Watch as the leaves are withered, rolled, and dried, and learn about the different stages of production. Enjoy the chance to taste the final product, savoring the flavors of Uganda’s famous tea.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trek
On the second day, head into the rainforest for a guided trek in search of wild chimpanzees. Follow your guide through the dense jungle, keeping an eye out for these fascinating primates in their natural habitat. Learn about their behavior, social structures, and the efforts being made to protect them.
As you explore, take in the beautiful scenery of the rainforest, with its towering trees, vibrant plants, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy the thrill of spotting chimpanzees in the wild, and capture unforgettable memories of your adventure in Uganda.
Highlights
- Pick your own tea leaves alongside local tea workers in Uganda
- Learn how freshly harvested tea goes from plantation to cup
- Meet local farmers and experience authentic rural Ugandan life
- Explore the lush rainforest on a guided chimpanzee trek
- Search for wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The activity involves walking through plantations and rainforests
Participants should be prepared for varying weather conditions
INCLUDED
- Tea picking experience
- Guided chimpanzee trek
- Interaction with local farmers
- Breakfast
- Bottled drinking water
- Transportation in a safari van
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation in a single room
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch and dinner
- Alcoholic beverages
- Laundry
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.