About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 48 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 48 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Accommodation at Lake Kivu Serena
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Private transportation in a 4x4 SUV. 2hr boat ride on lake kivu to coopac coffee farm, the hotsprings & night...
- Dinner
- Coffee & Tea Packed Gifts from the farmers
- Breakfast
- Local Guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
- Alchohol is not included in the costs and can only be served to guest 18yrs and older.
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- 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.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- New Dawn Associates
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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