Top Kigali Food & Drink

Rwanda’s coffee is known for its delicate flavors, and just outside Akagera National Park, you’ll get to see the caffeinated magic for yourself. On this tour, you’ll visit a world-class coffee farm—worked by female farmers—see how the beans are harvested, roasted, and more, getting a deep look at every step in the process of creating your morning cup of joe.

Some of the world’s best coffee comes straight from Rwanda, and on this tour, you’ll experience the process first-hand. After a short history lesson and background session, you’ll pick your own coffee cherries, taste all sorts of Rwandan coffee blends, and create your own custom blend that speaks right to your palate.

Bananas play an integral role in Rwandan culture and this half-day tour gives you a glimpse into the famous banana juice. Join a small group and learn how to make the drink in the traditional way. Walk through the grove to collect green bananas and leaves to bury and ripen over a few days. Dig up some ripened bananas and peel, mash, and strain the fruit to get your delicious juice.

Join us for a tantalizing adventure where food & cocktails intertwine, and West African flavors meet East African food! Discover delightful flavors as expertly crafted libations elevate your tasting experience. Explore vibrant bars, meet passionate chefs, and indulge in the perfect blend of flavors and fun. Unleash your inner foodie and join us in Remera for an unforgettable culinary journey. Cheers to mouthwatering memories as your taste buds travel through a delectable blend of West African and East African goodness!

Anyone can come to Rwanda and enjoy its freshly roasted coffee, but what do you do once you get back home? Ideal for coffee lovers, this small-group, hands-on brewing workshop teaches you how to make the perfect cup. Practice on five different types of brewing equipment, including a French press, aeropress, drip coffee, and more. Get the tools you need to enhance your daily coffee ritual after your holiday ends.

You may know how to roast coffee, but can you make your own latte art? Learn how to steam milk and pull espresso shots like a real barista during this small-group, half-day workshop in Kigali. Head to one of the city’s trendiest coffee shops—which doubles as a coffee training academy—and get hands-on instruction in preparing and decorating your coffee with artistic patterns.

Highlights  Our tour will involve to drive to Giseny (Rubavu now ) .Arriving in Gisenyi, you will visit hot spring of Nyamyumba and tour the Gisenyi Market to have a general idea of the town. Depending on arrangement made, you can acquire material for water sports at the lake near Kivu Serena Hotel. Boat rides inside the lake to Amahoro or Napoleon Islands are organized.  : On our second day of tour will visit the tea and coffee plantation after returning in Kigali .

Take a step back in time to learn and taste coffee picked, washed, roasted and ground by your own hand. 

The ideal introduction for first-time visitors to Kigali, this small-group, full-day tour ticks off the Rwandan capital’s highlights in a single day. Enjoy panoramic city views from Mount Kigali, bargain for crafts at Kimironko Market, dine on a buffet lunch at Mille Collines Hotel (known as “Hotel Rwanda”), and pay tribute to victims of the 1994 genocide at the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

Get a taste for the authentic cuisine of Rwanda during this 7-hour investigation of the country’s food system and a cooking lesson. Start your day in the farm fields of a rural village, learning about the planting and harvesting of your host’s principal crops. Then try your hand at food preparation, partnering with your host to peel, wash, grind and pound your ingredients using local tools. You’ll finish up with a lunch consisting of your morning’s hard-earned labor, along with a chance for lively conversation with your host. Your Rwandan cooking experience also covers a guide, lunch and round-trip transport to the village.

Hike through the lush, green Rwandan forest on this action-packed adventure. Walk through rich vegetation zones and an impressive bamboo forest; the favorite food of golden monkeys and gorillas. Discover native flora and fauna along your journey. Visit a local village and discover the practice of making banana beer, and enjoy a banana beer tasting.

Our Talking Through Art Walking Tour offers an authentic fun, informative and uniquely personal insight into the culture, history, and daily life of Gikondo. You will have the opportunity to explore some of the hidden areas of our local community, immersing yourself in Rwandan Culture and daily life in this bustling and vibrant area of Kigali. Your Walking Tour will be led by a local guide who has lived and worked in Gikondo all his life and is a wealth of interesting information! We will lead you into one of the bustling traditional neighborhood street markets where you will be able to explore fresh local produce and enjoy the lively atmosphere. We will stop for a delicious freshly cooked sambusa snack and take a break at a nearby milk shop where you can try chilled ikivuguto, a traditional Rwandan beverage.

Tea was introduced in Rwanda in 1952 and is now one of the country’s largest exports. The fertile volcanic soil and temperate climate make for perfect tea growing conditions. The majority of tea is cultivated on large plantations, with a small contribution from tea cooperatives and private growers. Tea plants can be seen covering the rolling hills, their rich green a striking contrast to the blue skies, dirt roads and sunshine.

Experience an in-depth look at our Social Enterprise through a private tour. This tour takes you on a coffee journey of Rwanda and and presents you with up-close views of our coffee center, our operations and the chance to meet our outstanding team. You will be treated to a cup of your favorite women-grown coffee and a Color of Excellence bracelet.

Ready for a spicy adventure? Join us in Africa to craft your own hot sauce! You'll get to pick from a selection of peppers, including Jalapeños, Habaneros, and the local favorite, Pili Pili. Our guides will show you how to mix them together just right. Taste as you go until it's perfect! During the session, we'll chat about how to make your hot sauce taste even better through fermentation, the process that gives it that extra kick. Feel free to add your own twist with extra spices! Once your sauce is ready, we'll help you bottle it up to take home. It's a delicious souvenir of your time with us, filled with the amazing flavors of Rwanda!

You may have tried a cup of Rwandan coffee, but have you seen how it gets made? Learn the ins and outs of coffee cultivation during a stay at Kinunu Guesthouse, located in the heart of a working plantation. Customizable overnight or daytime packages can also include farm tours, private beach swims, and bird-watching or boating trips on Lake Kivu, plus freshly prepared traditional meals.

Boneza coffee is originated from Kinunu region which is located in the Western Province of Rwanda in approximately 165 km from Rwanda’s capital Kigali. The coffee is not only harvested solely from Kinunu region but also fully processed from coffee cherries to green coffee, through Kinunu washing station. By overseeing the entire process from crop to cup, Kinunu Wonders Ltd ensures Boneza coffee is of outstanding quality.

Anyone can drink a cup of coffee in Rwanda, but not everyone learns what goes into making it. During this full-day private tour to Huye, you’ll get a chance to visit a coffee plantation and understand the ins and outs of planting, growing, and processing coffee beans. Guided tours include lunch and snacks.

In this course you will learn how to make your own cheese. We use fresh local milk and simple equipment so you can easily make it at home. You'll quickly recognize the difference between store-bought and homemade cheese, and you'll probably never want to buy cheese again. Making your own cheese is very easy.

An overnight Experience is a unique opportunity to participate in the life of a rural Rwandan and her/his family. Home Stay hostesses live in homes made of mud or bricks, which usually have one larger front room for receiving visitors and a few smaller bedrooms for the family. In the enclosed area behind the house, there is an outdoor kitchen, enclosed pit latrine and bathing outhouse, animal stalls and family work space. Most host families have about four children at home. In Rwandan culture, guests are considered a blessing! Your Home Stay Experience begins with a drive to a nearby village, where you and your BGE guide will be welcomed by your rural community hosts. This experience can be long or short depending on the guest's wishes and it is popular with students that are participating in abroad study programs,internships and researches.

Hike through the rolling hills of Rwanda as you embark on this 4-day excursion along the Congo Nil Trail. Join a small group and tour guide who takes you through the mountainous landscapes from Gisenyi to Kibuye. Enjoy beautiful views of Lake Kivu while you walk, visit local villages, swim in beautiful locations, and sample Rwandan food during your tour.

We'll embark on a leisurely drive, embracing a relaxed pace that allows us to truly savor every moment without a hint of stress. Together, we'll revel in the joy of the journey, creating memories that will last a lifetime. There will be ample opportunities to pause and capture the beauty around us through photographs, ensuring that every scenic vista is immortalized in our hearts and cameras. This tour is meticulously crafted to cater to a diverse range of individuals, welcoming families and retired individuals alike with open arms. Regardless of age or background, everyone is invited to partake in this adventure filled with laughter, discovery, and shared experiences. Beyond the tour itself, we offer invaluable recommendations tailored to your preferences, ensuring that your post-tour endeavors are just as enriching. Whether it's uncovering hidden gems,indulging in local cuisine. So, let's embark on this journey together, where every moment promises to be as delightful as the last.

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