Arusha: Coffee Farm Tour with Tasting and Roasting

Experience the heart of Tanzania’s coffee culture on a hands-on tour from Arusha. Visit a family-run organic coffee plantation, grind and roast beans, and enjoy unlimited coffee tasting.
Step into the heart of Tanzania’s coffee culture on a hands-on, soul-warming experience just outside Arusha. This is not a tour where you simply watch from a distance—this is a journey that invites you to roll up your sleeves, sing with the locals, feel the earth beneath your feet, and follow every step of the coffee-making process from the farm to your cup.

Begin at a small family-run organic coffee plantation tucked between the lush green foothills of Mount Meru. Here, where mist settles on the leaves in the early morning hours, you’ll be welcomed by farmers who have been growing, tending, and protecting these coffee trees for generations.

As you walk through the plantation, your guide will explain how each stage of the coffee plant’s life is carefully managed—from selecting the right beans to nurturing the trees, hand-picking the cherries, and sun-drying them naturally. Forget machines and factories—this is farming done the same way ancestors did it, with patience, tradition, and a deep respect for the land.

When the field tour is done, make your way to a nearby village coffee hut, where the real magic begins. The beans—freshly dried by the sun—are poured into a giant wooden mortar. The villagers start singing a rhythmic song, and you’re invited to join in as everyone works together to grind the beans by hand using long wooden pestles. It’s not just grinding; it’s music, dance, laughter, and culture all taking place at once. No previous rhythm required—just enthusiasm.

Once the beans are crushed, it’s time for roasting. Gather around an open fire as the beans are roasted in a clay or iron pot, releasing that irresistible aroma that coffee lovers adore. Stir the beans yourself as they crack, darken, and turn into the perfect roast. This is the moment where you feel like you’re part of an ancient ritual—because in many ways, you are.

Next comes the second grind, then the slow, simple, and satisfying brewing process. Nothing here is rushed. Water is boiled over the fire, coffee is filtered the traditional way, and you get the rare chance to taste coffee at its purest form: no chemicals, no factories, no packaging—just earth, fire, and skill. And the moment you take that first sip, surrounded by the laughter of new friends and the aroma of fresh-roasted beans, you’ll realize you’ve never truly tasted coffee before.

But this experience is more than just coffee. It’s a cultural exchange. You’ll learn local phrases, ask questions about village life, discover the value of community farming, and connect directly with the people who make Tanzania’s coffee world-famous. This is a day that feeds more than your senses—it feeds your spirit.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.