The Tea Plantations & Kibira Forest Day Tour is one of Burundi’s most beautiful and refreshing nature experiences. It combines the breathtaking green tea fields of the Teza or Rwegura Tea Plantations with the rich biodiversity of Kibira National Park, Burundi’s largest rainforest.

Designed and operated by M Travel and Tours Burundi, this day tour is perfect for nature lovers, photographers, birdwatchers, families, and travelers seeking peaceful landscapes and ecological experiences near Bujumbura.

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Tour Highlights

Explore vast green tea plantations
Learn how Burundian tea is grown, harvested, and processed
Enjoy spectacular panoramic views from the highlands
Guided walk inside Kibira National Park
Chance to see monkeys, birds, and unique rainforest plants
Visit local tea workers and rural communities
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Full Itinerary – Tea Plantations & Kibira Forest Day Tour

1. Morning Departure from Bujumbura

Start your day with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel. Enjoy a scenic drive into Burundi’s northern highlands as the temperature cools and the air becomes fresher.

2. Visit to the Tea Plantations (Teza or Rwegura)

Your first stop is the stunning Burundi tea plantations, some of the most scenic agricultural landscapes in East Africa.

Here you will:

Walk through endless green tea fields
Learn about tea growing and harvesting techniques
Meet local tea workers and observe the picking process
Take photos from viewpoints overlooking valleys and hills
Visit the tea factory (when accessible) to understand processing and drying

This is one of Burundi’s top Instagrammable and photography-friendly locations.

3. Transfer to Kibira National Park

After the tea plantation visit, continue upward into the misty rainforest of Kibira National Park, covering over 400 km² of protected forest.

4. Guided Walk in Kibira Forest

A professional forest guide will lead you on a nature walk to discover the beauty of this untouched ecosystem.
Expect to encounter:

Colobus monkeys
Chimpanzee calls (if lucky)
Colorful bird species
Indigenous plants and towering trees
Natural streams and peaceful forest paths

Kibira is cool, quiet, and perfect for travelers who love nature and wildlife.

5. Panoramic Viewpoints & Community Interaction

Depending on time, you may stop at local highland communities to learn about their daily life, farming traditions, and culture.
Enjoy fresh mountain air and sweeping views of Burundi’s rolling hills.