Frauengeführte Kaffeefarm-Wanderung

Signing up for this trip I wasn't sure what to expect. After all, 8 hrs is a lot of time, a whole day activity. Well, suffice it to say - it was a wonderful. My guides Tessy and Gisele met me at Question Coffee in Kigali. After a complementary coffee, I joined them and our driver on trek that would take me to visit not just a farm where coffee is grown, but also a coffee washing station where beans are washed and processed for shipment. At the farm and processing station I was greeted by the staff, primarily all women, who explained the entirely natural process they use to grow coffee in their collective. I learned a lot, and suffice it to say, appreciate that behind each bean is a lot of care and attention. Now, more than ever I'll make sure to purchase coffee that is as ethically grown and processed as I witnessed in Rwanda. Suffice it to say, a very memorable experience that I highly recommend to coffee lovers who visit Kigali and/or Rwanda.

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 our many questions about Rwanda and the coffee growing process. Once we arrived at the coffee plantation, we received a warm greeting with song and dance by the president of the co-op and some of the members. They walked us through the detailed process of growing and cultivating the coffee then took us to the coffee washing station about 20 minutes away and detailed the complete process after the fruit is harvested. It’s clear that these women are dedicated entrepreneurs and it was truly a privilege to learn about their work. We also had lunch at the Women’s Opportunity Center near Kayonza, and it was great to see the way they are aiding in the development of the community. Overall, it was such a great experience to get insight into the coffee industry and the role these women play in their communities. Also, after learning that Question Coffee has a location in D.C., I’m glad to have found a new coffee spot for me and my friends to support the work of these sustainable growers!

The tour is one of a kind! It’s the only one to do if you appreciate good coffee. To understand what goes into a simple cup at home through this tour is awe-inspiring. The women led experience is top notch with tour guides that make it fun and engaging.