Tea Plantations
Worker on a tea plantation
This is a "farm to cup" organized tour in a way that will make you learn about the tea types grown in Uganda and the History of Tea Growing. This activity is located in the foothills of Mount Rwenzori near Kibale National Park. This activity takes you into an experience focusing on what happens behind the scenes of tea growing. All questions will be answered by the locals, this you make you learn more about the tea and the culture of the people that live in this area.
If you wish to have first-hand experience of the harvest phase, the host will dress you up by strapping a basket on to your back and a big hut on your head thereafter teach you how to harvest one leaf and a bud for quality purposes.