Jan 31, 2026
Much more than a coffee tour – an inspiring experience - 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
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Oct 29, 2025
An amazing experience for such a good cause! - 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.
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Oct 28, 2025
Coffee Tour and Small Things - 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.
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Aug 2, 2025
Well worth doing! - 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.
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Mar 6, 2025
Make a fresh coffe is amaizing - 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!
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Aug 31, 2024
Great experience supporting a great organisationn - 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.
Review provided by Viator
Aug 28, 2024
Great tour! - 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!
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Jun 2, 2024
Great experience and even better as you support an amazing project helping kids in need - 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!
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May 5, 2024
Delicious and Informative - 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.
Review provided by Viator
Apr 3, 2024
I really enjoyed being there I learned different things.I suggest you can visit there too. - 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.
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