Uganda: Experience Seedling to Export

Late 2024

Get hands-on experience of coffee production in Uganda with the Omwani team. Join us on a trip through some of the country’s coffee cooperatives, guided by the people who produce the very beans we love, and surrounded by the breathtaking sights and sounds of East Africa.

Immerse yourself in coffee production

Uganda

Uganda is a country in east-central Africa, with a population of about 46 million. It is home to breathtaking sites such as the Rwenzori Mountains, the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Uganda has a rich culture woven together by a variety of ethnic groups, the largest being defined as Bantu speakers.
The soil there is fertile, which, alongside the elevated plateau terrain and steady climate, combines to make an excellent environment for farming coffee.

Currency:

Ugandan Shilling, USD sometimes

Climate:

Tropical

Languages:

Swahili, English

Vaccines:

Required

Itinerary

Day 1

Guests will meet at a local hotel in Entebbe (which Omwani will book).
Dinner will be at a local restaurant while everybody arrives.

Day 2

A day long journey to the Rwenzoris which involves an 8 hour drive with chances to stop for food and sightseeing (guests will not be asked to drive).
Regroup at dinner, then get some rest in near by accommodation that we will be staying in for the rest of the trip.

Day 3

Spend a day at the Agri Evolve washing station, getting a guided insight into how coffee is processed. Meals will be organised throughout the day; nobody goes hungry!

Day 4 & 5

A couple days learning about the very start of the coffee supply chain, touring the farms that Agri Evolve work with and being introduced to the farmers that run them.

Day 6

Final day will involve a relaxing trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park to take in the true beauty of Uganda. Transport back to Entebbe International Airport will be organised by Omwani in advance.

Although 6 days are coordinated by Omwani, guests are invited to extend their trip to make the most of Uganda.

Price Break Down

5 Nights Accomodation

$500

Food

$100

Wildlife Safari

$80

Transport

$300

Estimated Total

$980

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.
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!