RWANDA
Rwanda's best days out.
The 12 best coffee experiences in Rwanda, with what each day actually involves, the operators who run them, and what you can expect to pay.
Kigali bean-to-brew coffee workshop: tour local coffee fields, roast by hand (traditional and modern), and taste Rwanda blends at Umurishyo.
“Very pleasant and interesting experience in a small group with a great guide with whom we had very pleasant conversations.”
Rwanda’s coffee supply chain in two hours: pick cherries, taste multiple blends, and build your own custom mix at Question Coffee in Kigali.
“Peggy was so interesting and knowledgeable. She made sure I understood everything from the history of coffee, production, tasting, smelling. We really had fun. And a bonus package of coffee beans mixed with the beans that I enjoyed most. I strongly recommend.”
Women-led coffee farm trek in Kigali: see harvesting and roasting, meet the Women’s Opportunity Center team, and enjoy lunch at Urugo Eco-Lodge.
“Forget anything else you’re thinking of spending time doing while in Rwanda. This experience is one of a kind. From the best coffee or tea to start the morning to the drive out to Tuk CoOp. Once there youre welcomed with song, dance, laughter and more before being taught Read more”
Shared safari from Kigali to Akagera National Park with Big Five odds, lunch and coffee, plus an Imigongo art stop for a full 12-hour day.
“Amazing safari with a flexible company owner, Emmanuel from Universal Rwanda was good , caring and responding to all our needs, my husband and I planned the safari on last minutes and the guy was available for a simple call and agreed ouRead more”
One-day Lake Kivu hike, island boat cruise, Napoleon Island sunset, and a coffee plantation visit with pickup from Kigali for $260.
“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…”
Hand-pick, wash, roast, and grind Rwandan coffee near Kigali with a local cooperative, plus a home-style lunch and tea.
“This tour exceeded my expectations by far. I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of the transactional element in the experience, these people were real and authentic which is a rare encounter in our days. Starting from Bona our tour guide Read more”
A 2-hour Kigali art class with step-by-step help from NuttinTODO artists. Sketch on paper, paint on canvas, and enjoy included refreshments.
“Great instructor Super fun activity to do in Kigali 😎”
Kigali village day with a Rwandan family: cook local food, village walk, drumming and dance, plus coffee or banana beer options.
“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.”
Kigali bean-to-brew coffee experience: see Rwanda coffee growing, roast your own beans, then taste Kigali blends with local experts.
“I love coffee. At home I grind my own beans and often make special blends. OneCup coffee experience has given me a much greater insight and even more appreciation for coffee and the business of how it is produced. The OneCup staff JoRead more”
Private half-day Kigali tour with Genocide Memorial, contemporary art stops, specialty coffee, and a women’s center NGO visit, with pickup.
“Great tour! It was lovely to learn so much about Kigali with Jamal. The activities were interesting and supporting local businesses. I highly recommend!”
Guided tea and coffee farm visit from Rubavu, with a Lake Kivu stop, lunch, bottled water, and a small-group look at Rwanda’s harvest process.
“What an incredible experience the tea tour is!! I went with some friends and we had a great time, the knowledge of our guide was incredible! We got to meet some local, learn about the tea process from harvesting to the packaging and we gRead more”
Lake Kivu day trip from Kigali: Ndaba Rock legends, boat to Napoleon Islands, hike, lunch by the water, museum or coffee.
“We took this tour with 1000 Hills Safaris LTD. It was a great program . The guide driver Augustine was a great tour guide and he had an in depth experience with the places we visited . He took good care of us during the entire tour. The vehicle they used was a comfortable SRead…”
