Rwanda & Burundi:
Experience Seedling to Export

29th May - 5th June

Immerse yourself in coffee production

Experience the start of the coffee production chain first-hand on a visit to not one, but TWO of Omwani's East African processing partners. Hosted by Rwamatamu in Rwanda and Migoti in Burundi, join us on a tour of washing stations and farms, guided by the producers themselves.

Rwanda

Rwanda is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa with a population of about 14.5 million. It has been called 'The Land of a Thousand Hills' due to the topography of hills, mountains, valleys and volcanoes that make up one incredibly diverse landscape.

Rwanda's environment is essential for its agricultural industry, which is responsible for the majority of the country's income, with coffee accounting for around 24% of the country's annual exports.

Currency:

Rwandan Franc, sometimes USD

Climate:

Temperate to subtropical

Languages:

Kiryawandan, French, English

Vaccines:

Suggested

Burundi

Currency:

Burundi Franks

Climate:

Warm/mild

Languages:

Kirundi, French, English

Vaccines:

Required

Burundi is a country in east-central Africa, south of the Equator. The landlocked country is a historic kingdom, and one of the few countries in Africa whose borders were not determined by colonial rulers. It is nicknamed 'The Heart of Africa' for its heart-like shape and central location within the continent.

Arabica coffee is the primary exported crop of Burundi, though tea and sugar are also common cash crops within the country.

Itinerary

Flying in to Rwanda and out from Burundi, this is an 8 day trip jam packed with tours, treks, and tastes across two of Africa's most breath taking countries.

Day 1 to 4: Rwanda

Omwani and guests will start the trip by meeting in Kigali. Over the next few days we will visit the city's dry mill, before travelling to Mbare and touring Rwamatamu's site and meeting some of the local farmers. We will also visit Nyamasheke and the women's cooperative located there. On the fourth day we will go back to Kigali and get a flight across the border into Burundi.

Day 4 to 8: Burundi

After landing in Bujumbura and spending the night in the city, we will travel to Migoti washing station and spend the second part of the trip experiencing the harvest activities of Burundi as well as cupping the season's crop.

Although 8 days are coordinated by Omwani, guests are invited to extend their trip to make the most of their experience.

Price Break Down

6 Nights accommodation

$700

Food

$350

Transport

$350

Estimated Total

$1490

Guests will also be required to make a $50 deposit upon confirmation of their attendance. This is so we can secure initial bookings for accommodation and travel before the start of the trip.

Important Information

Guests will need to book their own flights for this trip, though we will provide information about the flights we are taking so that guests are able to fly with us if they wish.
Vaccines are not essential, but you should consider getting shots for Hepatitis A, Tetanus, Typhoid, and Yellow Fever. For more recommendations click this link for Rwanda, and this link for Burundi.
Insurance is not provided by Omwani, however we would suggest purchasing some cover.
A Visa is required and can be purchased on arrival or online.
Please be aware that this trip will include some physically demanding hikes up and down hills and over rough terrain, so be sure you're up for it and bring good walking boots!

Rwanda & Burundi: Experience Seedling to Export