Rwanda · COFFEE EXPERIENCES
The cherries are pulped the day they are picked, often a few hundred metres from where they grew. These 12 mornings take in washing stations, drying beds and a cupping table, priced and honest about how much is tasting and how much is walking.
Turn Rwandan coffee cherries into a cup at Kigali’s Umurishyo Arts Gallery with roasting, tasting, culture, and local community support.
“I love how we had hands in learning through all steps of coffee making. The instructor, Deborah, was great!”
Review of Kigali’s Specialty Coffee Masterclass, with coffee picking, Rwandan tastings, custom blending, pricing, guides, and booking tips.
“We loved this class! We learned so much and tasted a lot of delicious coffee. Our teacher Keziah was excellent - fun and very knowledgeable.”
Review of Rwanda’s women-led coffee farm trek, with farm visits, lunch, song, dance, coffee making, and practical booking advice.
“After traveling to Kigali for a work conference, my colleagues and I decided to book this tour and I’m so glad that we did! It was truly a once in a lifetime experience and you shouldn’t hesitate to book! Our guide was friendly and inviting and did such a great job answering oRead more”
Review of Kigali’s full-day Akagera safari, with Big Five viewing, lunch, coffee, park fees, transport, guide tips, and honest value advice.
“we were in Business trip in Rwanda and We booked the one day akagera safari as friends/ colleagues , it was a fun and relaxing day , the safari went beyond our expectations and we sow a Ton of wild animals, the company was super professRead more”
Review of a Lake Kivu day trip from Kigali with coffee tasting, Napoleon Island hiking, boat rides, swimming, lunch, and scenic views.
“Had a fantastic time on this tour, we got to visit a coffee plantation and Lake Kivu, participate in the coffee making experience and hike up Napoleon island. Bernard and Anoh were the best guides, the team were very flexible and tailored the tour to our preferences. As a fellow music lover, they gave us a taste of the top Rwandan music and pointed out nice photo spots on our drive to Lake Kivu. They also went the extra mile to double as our photographers 😄😄. I would highly recommend a tour with this team, good vibes and a good experiences all through.”
Harvest, wash, roast, and grind coffee in a Rwandan village with Azizi Life, including local food, guides, transport, and hands-on culture.
“The organization was excellent. We were picked up from our apartment and brought to Azizi, where we could grab a coffee with some pastry and buy items from the local artisans. We had some introduction and then departed to the villagRead more”
Paint, sketch, and enjoy refreshments in a friendly Kigali studio with expert guidance, all supplies, and a relaxed two-hour creative session.
“Unique painting experience that catered to all skill levels. The studio provided a relaxed environment, and the instructor was patient and encouraging. Loved the vibrant colors and techniques explored. Definitely a memorable creative journey.”
Spend a day with a Rwandan family near Kigali, cooking local food, learning drumming, making coffee, and walking through village life.
“Serge was a great guide, but I think it's overpriced for what's included. However, I'd still recommend it, the drumming lesson was definitely a highlight of my trip.”
Review of Kigali’s bean-to-brew coffee experience, with field visits, hands-on roasting, tastings, price advice, and practical booking tips.
“Really good experience, learning about coffee then roasting your own beans. My guide through it was excellent, knowledgable & smart she was great”
Review of a private Kigali city tour with genocide memorial, local art, Rwandan coffee, women’s enterprise, and hotel pickup.
“Jamal was excellent. He gave perfect tour of his country. He is very knowledgeable and spoke great English. He even offer to wait at restaurant to drop us at hotel.”
Review of Beyond the Gorillas’ 3-hour tea and coffee tour near Gisenyi, with Lake Kivu views, lunch, pickup details, price, and booking tips.
“Beyond the Gorillas Experience organized an exciting visit of the Kinunu Coffee Washing Station. We were picked up by boat well in time at our lodge in Kigufi/Gisenyi, had a pleasant trip to Kinunu and a very interesting guided tour. We got to Read more”
Review of Rwanda’s Lake Kivu cruise from Kigali, with Ndaba Rock, island hiking, lunch, museum or coffee tour, and practical booking advice.
“Beautiful Lodge on the edge of Lake Kivu, Stunning views, I was staying with my Daughter and family in Rubengera, so we went a for dinner at this venue three times. Food was good, although the menu is rather limited, but considering the remoteness, I’m not surprised, Pretty Rustic Hotel.”
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