Explore Gisakura Tea Plantation

Gisakura Tea Plantation, embark on a journey to Nyungwe National Park and explore the Gisakura Tea Plantation. Uncover the elements that constitute an ideal cup of tea. Some may assert that the quality lies solely in the brewing process, nevertheless our tea specialist will demonstrate that it originates from the cultivation of the crop.

The local excursion to Gisakura tea estate will allow you to engage in and acquire knowledge of the technique of tea leaf harvesting and to do it independently. Attend the interactive and visual presentation that elucidates the cultivation and processing of African tea leaves. No presentation would be comprehensive without a tasting; thus, you will get the opportunity to try exquisite black tea cultivated in the Gisakura region.

The Gisakura Tour Company collaborates with the local tea cooperative, offering exceptional experiences led by enthusiastic guides who can address any inquiries you may have (30 USD per person for 2 hours), proficient in English and French. A portion of the collection is allocated to the tea pickers and local laborers to enhance their social welfare and well-being.

Shift viewpoints while embracing the rolling and undulating hills of Nyungwe Forest National Park; the Gisakura Tea Estate is among Rwanda’s most renowned and aesthetically pleasing tea estates. Tours and tastings can be effortlessly organized, and although there is presently no lodging on the property, nearby guesthouses are within a brief walk or drive.

Visitors to the Gisakura tea estate frequently observe sizable groups of Colobus monkeys inhabiting a forested area within the plantation. In Rwanda, tea is increasingly becoming the nation’s main export.

The Gisovu Tea Plantation, an adjunct of the Gisakura Tea Plantation
Located at the northern boundary of Nyungwe National Park, the gleaming fields and meandering paths of the Gisovu Tea Estate border the Nyungwe forest, where the orderly rows of tea starkly contrast with the untamed forest foliage behind them.

In Nyungwe Forest, in addition to seeing the Gisakura tea plantation, tourists engage in birdwatching. Nyungwe hosts a diverse and fascinating variety of avian species, readily accessible at our doorstep. Accompanied by our expert guide, you will be escorted to the outskirts of the National Park to observe and gain knowledge about the most abundant, emblematic, and uncommon animals, so prepare your cameras.

Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe is a captivating and sought-after tourist activity amid the expansive living forests. Witness the chimpanzee sprinting rapidly through the vegetation, vocalizing and making noise – it is indeed an amazing pleasure to observe these chimps in their playful, untamed state.

Nyungwe Forest National Park harbors one of East Africa’s remaining unbroken populations of chimpanzees, rendering it an optimal location for observing these primates in their native habitat during the early morning hours. Optimal viewing opportunities necessitate an early start, since activity is highest in the morning.

Other tourists to Nyungwe Forest National Park proceed to additional scenic parks, such as Volcanoes National Park for a gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda, while others enhance their experience with a wildlife safari in Akagera National Park, where they may observe lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, and hippos.