2 Day From Crop To Cup Lake Kivu Coffee Experience

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2 Day From Crop To Cup Lake Kivu Coffee Experience

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 US$1,592.36  per guest
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Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
2 days
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Number of Guests
1 - 7 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, French
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Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Family-friendly, Private Experience
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover the rich history of Lake Kivu's transformation. Experience fish traditions and uncover coffee's revolution from the fields. Engage in unique local narratives and explorations.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

What if what you reject holds exactly what you need?


Fish: taboo for centuries. Coffee: forced with whips.


In 1942, famine struck. People starved beside a lake full of fish. Colonial whips still cracked on backs for coffee they'd never drink.


One chief defied both. Refused to let his people be whipped. Roasted a fish instead.


Two rejections broken. One night.


Fish? Embraced. The lake became food.


Coffee? Still rejected. Even after independence. Even when it became profitable.


Then came the Starbucks revolution. Coffee got trendy in Kigali. Status. Belonging. The middle class sipped it in cafés.


But the farmers? Still not drinking it. It wasn't theirs.


Until tourists showed up at their farms. Farmers walked them through the process. Pick. Pulp. Roast. Grind.


And at the end, they tasted it. Their own coffee. For the first time. Because curiosity is contagious.


You're invited to both stories. Night fishing where belief broke. Coffee tours where farmers reclaim what pain took.

What You Get

Admission fees
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Accommodation at Lake Kivu Serena
Bottled water
Meals
Alchohol is not included in the costs and can only be served to guest 18yrs and older.

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Kigali - Rubavu (Day 1)

3 stop(s)
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Rubavu - Kagali (Day 2)

1 stop(s)
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Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point
Select a pickup point
Pickup Details
Hotel pickup: Your guide will meet you in the lobby wearing a yellow t-shirt with the NDA logo. Airbnb/private accommodation: Look for a black SUV with the NDA logo parked outside.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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