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• Arusha and coffee

  Michael D,,Jan 14, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  There were no planned comfort stops and this was over a 6-7 hour experience. Our transportation also suffered a blown tire so we missed out on the last portion of the trip - which we elected to do based on the time delay. The overall experience was enlightening and enjoyable except for the above mentioned.

• Entertaining and Informative

  waynemitchells,,Jan 5, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We had a great day with Freddie in his Meru village, Ambureni. The guides were informative about village life and we learned about native plants, the transformation of cow manure to cooking gas, the typical food raised and consumed by the village for the village. We watched the process for a cup of coffee from picking the berry to roasting and brewing a delicious cup of coffee. A trip to the waterfall capped off a wonderful day. I highly recommend this trip. It was great to see the typical life of these villages.

• A Memorable Day in Arusha

  brissasan,,Jan 5, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  My husband and I had a full day in Arusha after our safari tour and decided to book the all-day, all-inclusive experience with Arusha Tours, and we’re very glad we did. We spent a full eight hours walking through the village, learning about locally grown fruits and vegetables, seeing how coffee is harvested and processed, tasting spices and banana wine, enjoying a delicious lunch, visiting a waterfall, and ending the day on the swing. The guides were knowledgeable, warm, and engaging, and the entire experience felt well organized and immersive. It was a wonderful way to spend a day in Arusha and learn more about local life and traditions. The only personal downside for us was that, as vegans, it was a bit difficult to see the farm animals kept in small huts, and we could have done without the demonstration of turning cow manure into cooking gas. That said, this is very subjective, and overall we still found the tour to be a memorable and enriching experience.

• A wonderful full day trip - Authentic coffee experience

  lisanF1794ES,,Nov 19, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We spent the entire day with Freddie and had the best time ever. He showed us Ambureni, a small village in the slopes of Mount Meru and home to the Meru tribe. We learned so much about farming and bananas! We then had a great coffee experience and the singing and dancing felt naturally - not as a show for tourists. We had a very delicious lunch and spent time at a beautiful waterfall we had just for ourselves - try some authentic banana beer fresh from the brewery - like a local. The tour ended with a big swing and a great view. We had the best time and hope that others will find this hidden gem.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Go for it!

  Grégoire L,,Oct 8, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Many thanks to all the team and especially Freddy and Pamela. Great experience and share of the Tanzanian culture. Highly recommand it!!

• Solo coffee farm visit

  Lindavetbrown,,Oct 4, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Lovely afternoon spent on Freddie’s family farm. Picked up from hotel at the scheduled time and drove through the village to the farm where we had a lovely walk to the river. Then we returned to pick coffee berries and shown how coffee was prepared by hand before mechanism. We sang and danced around the clay pot where the coffee was being pounded into powder then sieved and boiled over an open fire. A delicious cup of coffee was consumed We then walked around the farm to the Airbnb and tasted a few teas, banana wine, ginger wine, hot chocolate and the delicious honey. Freddie is an artist so there was an opportunity to buy some art, coffee and a few other crafts I was then taken back to the hotel. A great way to spend an after in Arusha

• An Afternoon in a Mountain Village Near Arusha

  Carol G,,Sep 28, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  A local man's effort to show his village just outside of Arusha. We toured the grounds, picked coffee beans, which we then ground, roasted, and made coffee. Some of the village young men performed a dance around the fire, we met a young woman studying to become a guide and driver, and a few of the children who came to meet us. It was an interesting, informative, and delightful afternoon. We're glad we chose this tour.

• The perfect day. Don’t miss it.

  cjpc5,,Sep 27, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  If you want to experience life is Arusha… this is the tour for you. Our guides , Freddy and Thadei, were amazing. They were very friendly and informative. Freddy is an amazing artist, and we were happy to buy one of his paintings. He didn’t ask us to… so no pressure. We were honored to see their homes. The coffee experience at the village was extremely educational and fun. Our favorite part was meeting the children of the village and Freddy’s little daughter. We brought candy which they all were happy to receive. Truly beautiful people. The waterfall swim was refreshing, and the swing tempted our fear of heights. If you have a free day in Arusha, don’t miss this experience.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• A Great Way to Spend an Afternoon

  alqamarm,,Sep 22, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This tour was much better than I anticipated, the tour guides were very informative and helpful. I learned a lot about the surrounding areas and the tour was done at a leisurely pace. It didn't feel rushed, which I was grateful for. The local food served was very tasty. I would recommend this tour for those who'd like to learn more about the local culture of Arusha.

• Wonderful tour — but donate goods, not cash

  FrequentFlier138285,,Sep 16, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  2.00

  ***This review reflects my personal experience and documentation from my trip. I’m sharing it to help fellow travelers make informed choices.*** I visited in March 2025 with my family and loved the village/coffee portions (the demo and big swing were great). Our guides were Praylord, Freddie, and Prosper. They were warm and attentive—held our hands on the steep paths and took photos. The nursery stop (presented to us as an “orphanage”) was my highlight. Freddie also offered small souvenirs (paintings around $10 and spices) to “support the community.” My husband felt a bit pressured, but we did buy some. After I got home, I sent a little over $5,000 (mix of items and cash) for supplies/livestock for the children. Later I discovered problems: some money was described back to me as “loans” to individuals and I wasn’t given itemized receipts. When I purchased food directly, I found the real monthly cost was about $80, not the $700 I had been quoted. I’m now working with a local attorney in Arusha to resolve these funding issues so support reaches the children as intended. My advice: enjoy the tour, and if you’d like to help, bring goods (food, school supplies). If you prefer cash, keep it small — about $5 is generous locally — and avoid large bills (a mistake I made). Beautiful experience overall—just share support in a way that truly reaches the children as intended.

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