Harvest & Heights – Honde Valley Agri-trail
5 DaysVisit the sprawling plantations of Honde Valley and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of tea, banana and taro farming. This Zimbabwe’s hidden Eastern gem boasts a unique blend of mesmerizing landscapes, breathtaking falls and clear rivers with a rich cultural heritage and exciting thrills.
Our 5-day rural tour of this sweeping, lush green valley is a journey to behold. Get to interact with the warm and cheerful Manyika community, renowned for its strong cultural identity and a life closely tied to farming.
Special touches | What's included
- Enjoy a traditional cooking session with your hosts
- Take home your own hand-picked tea or a selection of fresh farm produce
- Accommodation (homestay)
- Meals (farm-to-table)
- All guided activities as per Itinerary
- Local transfers
Itinerary at a glance:
- Explore tea fields and assist with plucking
- Tea factory tour – experience processing and packaging
- Sample different teas during a guided tasting session
- Learn about the history of tea in the region and economic impact
- Guided walk to Pungwe river and Mtarazi falls
- Scale new heights and capture breathtaking views of Zimbabwe’s Eastern highlands from the Mtarazi Skyline Trail
- Gain insight into banana varieties grown in the valley as well as cultivation techniques
- Stay at a small-scale farm with a Manyika family to grasp in-depth understanding of local’s lifestyle while enjoying farm to table traditional meals
- Trek across the muddy Taro with a local farmer. Acquire first-hand knowledge on crop growing, water management and weed control using traditional farming procedures.
- Enjoy evenings of storytelling with your hosts, gaining insight into the culture and lifestyle of rural Zimbabwe
