From Crop To Cup - Lake Kivu Coffee Experience

4 hours

Easy

The ‘From crop to cup’ experience combines the stunning scenery of Lake Kivu with an educational excursion where visitors learn about the coffee growing process. Visitors learn in hands-on ways about the entire coffee production chain

Set off on an unforgettable lakeside journey that takes you right into the heart of Rwanda’s coffee-making tradition. Cruising across the calm waters of Lake Kivu, you'll arrive at Nyamirundi Island, home to thriving coffee farms and welcoming local growers.

This immersive experience gives you a front-row seat to every stage of coffee production — from the soil to your cup.

What to Expect:

  • Scenic Boat Ride:
    Begin your tour with a tranquil boat trip offering panoramic views of the lake and surrounding hills.
  • Explore Coffee Plantations:
    Visit small-scale farms run by local cooperatives. Learn how coffee is grown with care, using traditional and eco-friendly methods.
  • Harvest Your Own Cherries:
    Get your hands dirty picking ripe coffee cherries straight from the tree, and see how farmers determine quality at the source.
  • Behind the Scenes at the Washing Station:
    Tour a local washing station where you'll discover over 20 detailed steps — from pulping and fermenting to drying — that transform raw cherries into green coffee beans.
  • Roast & Brew Your Own Coffee:
    Try your hand at roasting beans over a fire, then grind and brew them the Rwandan way. Sip your handcrafted cup with the farmers who made it all possible.

This tour is not just a lesson in coffee — it’s a cultural exchange that supports local livelihoods and deepens your appreciation for every bean. A perfect mix of education, scenery, and taste, this is Rwanda at its most flavorful.

Was ist enthalten?
  • Food & drinks
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Bottled water
Local guide
Meet guide at hotel or other place of preference in Kigali or Gisenyi
Private tour
Coffee and/or Tea
Ausschlüsse
    Lunch
    Transportation to/from attractions
    Transport can be arranged separately after meeting with guide either in Gisenyi or Kigali
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      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Children must be accompanied by an adult
      • • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
      • We pick you up from any hotel or place of stay in Kigali, Gisenyi and Kibuye
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