| Duration: | 4 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s) |
| Tour Category: | Half Day Tour |
The Satemwa Tea Estate is probably the most popular to visit, with an intriguing history dating back a century. Run by the Cathcart-Kay family, the land was first purchased in the 1920s by Scot Maclean Kay from a tobacco farmer. Scot’s son Robert, who is known as ‘Chip’ soon took over the estate and developed into what it is today. Now in his 90’s, Chip is still around and a very entertaining storyteller. The estate has now developed an industrial output of Fair Trade tea on an international scale, providing tea across the world.
As well as plenty of opportunities for walks and hikes around the scenic estate, Satemwa offers tea-tasting, sessions where guests can visit the factory to learn how the tea is grown, dried, and prepared ready to sip, followed by a wonderful display of a variety teas and pleasing aromas.
The Thyolo Forest Reserve also offers a haven for walkers and birdwatchers and offers fantastic terrain for those wishing to pedal around on bicycles.
General Information:
Minimum 2 pax – maximum 10 pax
Children under 12 years pay ½ price, and children under 2 years are free.
Large groups may be accommodated on request
Each individual tour takes ± 2 hours including transfers
Tours may be combined with other historical or cultural tours to make a half-day or full-day excursion.
What You Need to Bring
Camera
Hat/Cap, sunglasses
Sunscreen and mosquito repellent
Excursions Include:
Bottled water
Return transfers from hotels within Mulanje or Thyolo
Pick-up times from Hotel/ Lodge.
Flexible depending on guide availability
