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| COFFEE TOURS |
 Discover the traditions and magic of the farmers whose lives are dedicated to growing coffee fruit for the world. Get an intimate glimpse into their lives, and observe the fascinating coffee production process. Your journey will include meeting local families in their homes and experiencing the vibrant energy and rich heritage of the farmers. They will take you into their lush coffee fields so that you can pick and taste the coffee berries and learn how they are graded for quality. Our local experts will open windows into the world of coffee which most travelers never have an opportunity to see.
Beginning with English coffee houses in the 1650s, the drink’s impact on western social, cultural, and political life has been huge. For example, it has played a major role in social upheaval in Latin America. But managed well it has also created harmony, as in Costa Rica, where political and cultural stability has been achieved due to the export of high grade Arabica coffee.
 Coffee continues to have a significant influence on the economies of the more than fifty countries involved in coffee farming. Incredibly, there are 20 -25 million families involved in growing it, and millions more who process, trade and sell it. We plan journeys to coffee-growing regions all around the world.
A coffee tour in Uganda might include:
Number of program nights: 4
Maximum group size: 16
Sample Itinerary:
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Day 1: Kampala: Visit a coffee grading & processing plant as well as the Uganda Coffee Development Authority for coffee-tasting and evaluation. After the tasting experience, visit one of the local coffee roasters. Travel to the Kituuza Coffee Research Station and spend time with one of the coffee researchers. Dinner in Kampala. Evening discussion of the economics of coffee led by Ugandan university professor.
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Day 2: Kampala: Drive into the scenic countryside to Bulansuku Farm Estates in Mukono District. Have Lunch at Bulansuku Farm Estates and then visit one of the nearby farming communities. Participate in planting, picking, pulping and drying. Have dinner at the home of a farmer and meet his family.
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Day 3: Drive towards Fort Portal with a stop at one of Uganda’s largest coffee estates, Kaeri, in the Mubende area. See coffee production from the source. Boxed lunch. Visit to local cultural site. After lunch, continue to Fort Portal area. Afternoon forest walk in search of wild coffee. Dinner and overnight at Mountains of the Moon Hotel. Evening presentation by a coffee producer in this area.
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Day 4: Pass along the Rwenzori Mountains. Visit coffee production center in the Kasese area, including boxed lunch. Stop at local primary school and observe classes. Option to do an afternoon volunteer project. Dinner and overnight at coffee plantation. Return to Kampala in morning after stopping at Equator for an excellent cup of coffee.
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