Private Meru Coffee Tour in Nkoaranga
Description
You will get a hands-on understanding of coffee production from beginning to end, including picking berries, processing, shelling, grinding, roasting, and brewing! Tanzanian peasberry coffee beans are treasured worldwide for their unique flavor and aroma. If you like your cup, you can roast some coffee to take away as gifts for others. You'll also learn about the Meru traditions around coffee, and how it became a staple crop in the region. You'll also learn about the work of our company, empowering orphaned and vulnerable children and families in the Meru region, and all proceeds will go to their support.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will harvest fresh red coffee beans from bushes planted in the rich volcanic soil in the foothills of Mt. Meru, process them together using traditional methods, and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee at the end of your efforts! You'll also learn about the Meru traditions around coffee, and how it became a staple crop in the region.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Must be able to climb several flights of stairs, and walk on uneven ground.
Reviews(27)
We originally came here just to do a coffee tour. What we ended up with was the chance to get to know an impressive and truly inspiring organization "the small things" The tour itself was outstanding. Reuben guided us through the entire coffee process with incredible warmth, deep knowledge, and a great sense of humor. From coffee cultivation to hands-on production – peeling the beans, roasting them, grinding them – all the way to tasting the final product, everything was explained and experienced step by step. The coffee tastes absolutely amazing, and we were even able to take some of “our own production” home with us. Beyond the coffee, we also had the opportunity to learn much more about the organization behind it all. The work they are doing is meaningful, important, and deeply impressive – supporting people, creating opportunities, and building something sustainable with great care and commitment. It left a lasting impression on us. We will definitely stay in touch and are already thinking about how we might collaborate in the future. A huge thank you to Reuben and Becca for this unexpected, beautiful, and enriching day. And one last thing not to forget: lunch was with Ugali – I love Ugali! Many thanks to the chef as well! Highly recommended – not just for coffee lovers, but for anyone interested in people, purpose, and genuine local initiatives. Peter & Simone
Thank you so much, Peter & Simone, for your beautiful and thoughtful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the coffee tour and your time with Reuben—it means a lot to hear how much the experience resonated with you. We’re especially glad you connected with our mission at The Small Things. Your kind words truly encourage us. Karibuni tena—and we’d love to collaborate in the future! 😊
This is a really well run coffee tour that also helps to support the fantastic work of The Small Things. Reuben was so friendly and his passion for the organisation really shines through. I was blown away by the work that they are doing but then to also have such a great time making and drinking coffee together, I couldn't have asked for more. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed the coffee tour and felt the impact of The Small Things. Reuben will be so happy to hear your feedback—his passion really does make the experience special. We truly appreciate your support and recommendation! ☕😊
Very meaningful tour of Small Things. Extremely impressed with the work they are doing. The children were as excited to see us as we were to see them. Then moving on to the coffee tour was very informative and a lot of fun. Actually made our on coffee starting with the dried beans and ending with the freshest cup of coffee I have ever had. Ruben was an excellent guide, extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Small Things. I highly recommend this tour to anyone planning a trip to Arusha.
Thank you for your kind review. We’re glad you found the experience meaningful and enjoyed the coffee tour with Reuben. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated.
Well worth doing. Local background story. Tour of the coffee farm with explanation of local flora and fauna. Finished with interactive coffee making session - bean to cup. Good genuine charity and not over commercialised.
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the authentic experience—from learning about the local environment to the hands-on bean-to-cup coffee journey. It’s especially meaningful to hear that our work feels genuine and community-focused. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again!
Walking through the lush coffee plantations, seeing how the beans are grown, harvested, and roasted was so interesting. The fresh coffee tasting at the end was absolutely perfect—rich, smooth, and full of flavor. The peaceful environment and beautiful views made the tour even more special. It's a must-visit for coffee lovers and anyone looking to enjoy nature while learning something new. Highly recommended!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the coffee journey and the peaceful surroundings. It’s great to hear the experience and flavors made it memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
A great experience getting to participate in making the coffee from start to finish, especially the grinding and roasting in the traditional ways. Reuben was a fantastic guide who was very knowledgeable and friendly. It's also great to get to this and support such a great organisation at the same time. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to do a coffee plantation visit.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience with others! We’re delighted you enjoyed the hands-on coffee journey, especially the traditional grinding and roasting. It means a lot to us that you appreciate what we do. You’re always welcome back—we’d love to host you again!
The tour is perfectly organized. Reuben provided us with the most important information, we had the opportunity to prepare our own coffee and taste it at the end. Can recommend it to anyone!
We’re especially glad you enjoyed the hands-on coffee-making session and tasting—it’s always a highlight for our guests. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future!
Had a great time with Reuben and Rachel, learned everything about coffee from harvesting to roasting etc and had the chance to meet lovely kids who live in the Happy Family Children Village, a project by The Small Things. By choosing this tour you automatically support this great project which we can only recommend by heart!
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the coffee journey with Reuben and Rachel and meeting the kids at Happy Family Children Village. Your support means the world, and we truly appreciate your recommendation!
Reuben was a great guide and ambassador of The Small Things. He arranged transportation and provided a great coffee experience and introduction to the work they do with children and families in the area. Would recommend the experience.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and balanced feedback. We're really glad to hear you enjoyed the pottery experience, met our friendly team, and found the work at the orphanage meaningful. We also appreciate your comments on the miscommunication and the donation approach—this is very helpful, and we’ll work on improving clarity around logistics and ensuring a more comfortable experience for all guests. Thanks again for visiting and for your valuable insights!
nice place where you can see clear preparation of coffee 😋.Easy to reach,clear hospitality from workers.I suggest more visitors to learn from them.
Thank you for your kind words—we’re happy you enjoyed the coffee experience, warm hospitality, and easy access, and we appreciate your recommendation!
