Tea Plantation Tour around Kibale National Park

Tea Plantation Tour around Kibale National Park

The surroundings of Fort Portal and Kibale National Park are adorned with astonishing tea fields, offering captivating views that attract many tourists. Tea plantations have become a significant element in tourism and photography, with visitors often venturing into the plantations during sunrise and sunset to capture the beauty.

Embarking on a tea plantation tour is a delightful experience, providing opportunities to learn about tea processing from the plantation stage to the final product ready for consumption. Many tourists wake up early to explore the tea plantations, capturing the scenic landscapes illuminated by the soft glow of the rising or setting sun.

For those interested in the intricate process of tea production, a visit to a local tea factory is recommended. Witnessing how green tea leaves are transformed into bags of tea, ready for packaging and consumption, offers valuable insights into the tea industry. Tea plantation visits are typically arranged by appointment, and the costs may vary depending on the selected tea factory and transportation arrangements.

Tour companies can assist in making arrangements for a tea plantation tour, ensuring it becomes part of your itinerary. Adding a tea plantation tour to your chimpanzee trekking adventure in Kibale National Park is a small additional cost that promises a worthwhile experience.

Other Places to Visit:

Vanilla Farm Visit at Ndali Estate:

• Ndali Vanilla, known for its exquisite quality, is grown on Ndali Estate, a 1,000-acre mixed tropical farm set amidst the explosion craters of the Ndali Volcanic Field in Western Uganda.
• The estate specializes in Fairtrade vanilla extract, Fairtrade organic vanilla powder, and vanilla pods. Ndali vanilla is cured, milled, and extracted on the farm, contributing to Fairtrade initiatives.
• On a visit to Ndali vanilla farm, tourists can witness the entire process, from planting and weeding to harvesting and processing.

Ndali Vanilla Farm Encounter:

• The visit to Ndali vanilla farm provides insights into the care and cultivation of vanilla, offering a firsthand experience of the farm life.
• Tourists can explore the vanilla gardens, witness the vanilla production process, and interact with the local Batooro and Bakiga communities.
• The farm also engages in additional activities, such as banana gin production, showcasing traditional methods of making waragi or ‘war gin.’

Plan your visit to these captivating places, and enrich your safari experience in the Kibale National Park region with tea plantation tours and encounters at Ndali vanilla farm.