Ethiopian coffee, solidarity harvest immersion

A Unique Experience : Join the Solidarity Harvest

Immerse yourself in an authentic experience alongside Oromo farmers and discover the secrets of organic, ethically hand-picked coffee. This solidarity trip offers a memorable adventure :

• Traditional Harvesting:Learn to pick only the ripest cherries, just as the locals have done for centuries.
• Homestay Experience:Share daily life with local families and their coffee rituals.
• Positive Impact:Contribute to a sustainable local economy and forest conservation.

Unlike large modern plantations, the coffee trees of Manyate:

• Grow naturally, without irrigation or chemical fertilizers.
• Thrive alongside biodiversity (spice trees, endemic birds, fruit trees).
• Are cultivated using centuries-old agroforestry techniques.

The harvest remains a respectful ritual. Known as "Buna Quala" in Oromo, it follows a precise schedule and sacred practices:

1. Handpickingonly fully ripe red cherries.
2. Immediate sortingto remove green or damaged fruit.
3. Transport by donkeyto drying areas.

Why Choose This Eco-Responsible Trip?

• An off-the-beaten-path journey in a country and region untouched by mass tourism.
• Direct support for farmers—80% of production revenue goes back to the communities.
• A meaningful adventure with roasting workshops, harvesting, starlight tastings, and unforgettable encounters in a breathtaking setting.

Highlights :

• Full immersion experience
• Preservation of a threatened ecosystem
• Support for family-based economic models
• Introduction to traditional Ethiopian coffee techniques
• Unique small-group experience (max 4-6 people) for a controlled impact
• Guided by a local translator for deeper cultural exchanges