Salt Resorts

Summary

Little Farmer is a 1-hour kids activity at SALT of Akagera designed for children aged 4 years and above, where they plant seeds and learn about local crops alongside the garden team. The experience includes meeting the gardeners, planting and growing, learning through play, and taking home a keepsake. Booking at least 24 hours in advance is recommended, and cancellations made more than 24 hours before the experience receive a full refund.

Key Facts

  • Little Farmer is designed for curious explorers aged 4 years and above.
  • The Little Farmer experience lasts 1 hour.
  • SALT of Akagera recommends booking at least 24 hours in advance to ensure availability.
  • Cancellations made more than 24 hours before your experience will receive a full refund.
  • Cancellations made within 24 hours are non-refundable.
  • The reservations phone number is +250 785 201 206.
  • The reservations email is reservations@saltofakagera.com.
  • For SALT of Akagera, as from 01.07.2026, prepaid reservations can be changed or cancelled free of charge up to 7 days prior to arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is the experience suitable for?

Little Farmer is designed for curious explorers aged 4 years and above.

Do parents need to accompany their children?

Parents are welcome to join in or simply relax while our team takes care of the adventure.

What should children wear?

Comfortable clothing and closed shoes are perfect for a day of planting, exploring and getting their hands dirty.

Is the activity available every day?

Subject to availability and weather conditions. We recommend booking in advance.

Related Entities

Companies
SALT of Akagera, SALT of Palmar
Products
Little Farmer, Cook with SALT, Root to Table, The Rhythm of the Wild, Life on Lake Ihema, Royal Balloon, Walk the Line, Beyond the Gate, The Good Bake, Boma Nights, Fireside Flavours, Stir & Sip
Locations
Rwanda, Akagera National Park, Lake Ihema
AI-Generated Image - Children gardening with a local farmer at SALT of Akagera.

Little Farmer

Culture

From planting seeds to learning about local crops, this engaging activity encourages creativity, curiosity and a deeper appreciation for nature while creating lasting family memories.

Duration

1 hour

About the experience

Curiosity grows best in the garden.

Alongside our team, children will plant, explore and discover the stories behind the fruits, vegetables and herbs that nourish our kitchen.

Meet the gardeners

Meet the team who cares for SALT of Akagera's garden and discover the fruits, vegetables and herbs growing with the seasons.

Plant & grow

Get little hands into the soil by planting seeds and discovering how good food begins.

Learn through play

Explore Rwanda's farming traditions through stories, games and hands-on activities inspired by nature.

Take home a memory

Leave with a little keepsake and plenty of stories to share from a day in the garden.

Details & Conditions

Things to keep in mind.

  • We recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance to ensure availability.
  • Packages are non-exchangeable and non-transferable.
  • Some experiences are weather dependent. Should an activity be cancelled due to weather conditions, the affected inclusion will be fully refunded.
  • Cancellations made more than 24 hours before your experience will receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 24 hours are non-refundable.
  • Experiences, inclusions and rates may change without prior notice.

Reservations

Get in touch.

Speak with our team about prices, conditions or planning your experience.

Phone number
+250 785 201 206
Email
reservations@saltofakagera.com

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What age is the experience suitable for?

Little Farmer is designed for curious explorers aged 4 years and above.

2. Do parents need to accompany their children?

Parents are welcome to join in or simply relax while our team takes care of the adventure.

3. What should children wear?

Comfortable clothing and closed shoes are perfect for a day of planting, exploring and getting their hands dirty.

4. Is the activity available every day?

Subject to availability and weather conditions. We recommend booking in advance.

Free Cancellation

  1. The sales conditions for the reserved rate or package specify the terms for cancelling and/or changing the reservation.

  2. For property SALT of Palmar:
    - As from 01.04.2026: Prepaid reservations can be changed or cancelled free of charge up to 14 days prior to arrival; thereafter 100% of stay charged; No-Show: 100% of stay charged.
    For property SALT of Akagera:
    - As from 01.07.2026: Prepaid reservations can be changed or cancelled free of charge up to 7 days prior to arrival; thereafter 100% of stay charged; No-Show: 100% of stay charged.

  3. When the sales conditions for the reserved rate or package allow:
    - The reservation can be cancelled via the “Contact Us” section on www.saltresorts.com website or by contacting Customer Services on the contact details stated above in Article 9 in Terms and Conditions.
    - Changes to the reservation can be made with Customer Services, whose contact details are stated on the reservation confirmation sent by email and in Article 9 above.

  4. In the event that the stay is interrupted, the agreed price will be paid in full. No reimbursement will be given for a prepaid reservation.

  5. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the customer must vacate the room before 12 p.m. on the last day of the reservation, unless otherwise stated in the rate conditions booked. Failure to do so shall result in the customer being billed for an extra night.
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