Itinerary
Day 1: Travel from Kampala – Uganda Tea Corporation Limited – Najjembe Market - Jinja City
Drive from Kampala via Kampala-Jinja High way, on your way you will be captivated by the scenic tea plantations along the road. Visit Uganda Tea Corporation Limited (UTCL) at Kasaku near Lugazi. UTCL has been a leading tea producer and exporter in Uganda for over 20 years. A guided tour can be organised to take you through all the production processes. On your way to Jinja make a stopover at Najjembe market for roasted chicken, plantain, goat's meat, beef and also soft drinks like water, soda and also some fresh fruits. In the evening enjoy a sun set boat cruise to the source of the Nile to refresh your mind. Spend a night in Jinja.
Day 2: Kibimba Rice Scheme – Limoto Farm
Early morning breakfast and travel to Bugiri. In Bugiri, tour the Kibimba rice scheme. Recognised as one of Uganda's best local rice producers. In the afternoon, drive to Pallisa District to visit Limoto Farm, the tour around the farm takes about 2 hours. The farm is sited on 8 acres with modern farming methods which can interest a tourist. It has vegetables (cabbages, onions, tomatoes) and 5 fish ponds rearing catfish, lung fish. Spend a night in Pallisa.
Day 3: Soroti District – Soroti Fruits Limited - Kapchorwa
Drive to Soroti District and visit Soroti Fruits Limited, that produces Teju fruit juice. The company adds value to locally grown fruits from Northern and Eastern Uganda like oranges, mangoes. During your tour, you will be taken through the production processes of Teju however, you have to book earlier before arrival. After lunch transfer to Kapchorwa for great agricultural experiences.
Day 4: Sipi Falls – Craft Shops
While in Kapchorwa, visit the Sipi Fails, Arabic coffee farmers who are available to demonstrate the coffee journey from the garden to the cup. They also offer special tours for students and other people interested in learning the art of growing and making money from coffee. In the evening, visit the craft shops in the Sipi area to take souvenirs back home, you can Spend a night in Kapchorwa.
Day 5: Transfer back to Kampala
Transfer back to Kampala with great agricultural memories.
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