Private Meru Coffee Tour in Nkoaranga

Duration2h - 3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

You will get a hands-on understanding of coffee production from beginning to end, including picking berries, processing, shelling, grinding, roasting, and brewing! Tanzanian peasberry coffee beans are treasured worldwide for their unique flavor and aroma.

If you like your cup, you can roast some coffee to take away as gifts for others. You'll also learn about the Meru traditions around coffee, and how it became a staple crop in the region.

You'll also learn about the work of our company, empowering orphaned and vulnerable children and families in the Meru region, and all proceeds will go to their support.

Options

Coffee Tour

Coffee Tour with Lunch

Traditional Swahili Lunch: Share a simple meal made of local ingredients with the staff of The Small Things - vegetarian options available.

What's included

Bottled water
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea

Lunch can be provided if option selected.

What to expect

2h · Admission ticket included

We will harvest fresh red coffee beans from bushes planted in the rich volcanic soil in the foothills of Mt. Meru, process them together using traditional methods, and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee at the end of your efforts!

You'll also learn about the Meru traditions around coffee, and how it became a staple crop in the region.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Without a 4x4: From the Arusha-Moshi highway, you will turn up a paved road at Kilala - look for signs for Two Mountain Lodge and Kahawa. Go to the end of the paved road, then turn right at Nkoaranga Hospital. About 50m on, you will see a sign for the Pickup point.

Meeting point

If you have a 4x4 vehicle: From the Arusha-Moshi highway, you will turn up a paved road at Kilala - look for signs for Two Mountain Lodge and Kahawa. Go to the end of the paved road, then turn right at Nkoaranga Hospital. You'll see a sign for Happy Family Children's Village and paving after ~2km

End point

Without a 4x4: From the Arusha-Moshi highway, you will turn up a paved road at Kilala - look for signs for Two Mountain Lodge and Kahawa. Go to the end of the paved road, then turn right at Nkoaranga Hospital. About 50m on, you will see a sign for the Pickup point.

End point

If you have a 4x4 vehicle: From the Arusha-Moshi highway, you will turn up a paved road at Kilala - look for signs for Two Mountain Lodge and Kahawa. Go to the end of the paved road, then turn right at Nkoaranga Hospital. You'll see a sign for Happy Family Children's Village and paving after ~2km

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Must be able to climb several flights of stairs, and walk on uneven ground.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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