About Gorilla Highlands Coffee

Coffee that cares for people, place, and purpose.

Who We Are

The coffee that cares.

Rooted in southwestern Uganda, shaped by purpose.

Gorilla Highlands Coffee is a specialty coffee brand grown in southwestern Uganda, particularly around the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga National Park. The initiative goes beyond offering premium coffee by emphasizing social impact and environmental conservation.

This coffee project supports over 1,500 smallholder farmers, with a focus on sustainable agriculture and local empowerment. Many farmers grow coffee alongside food crops such as beans, maize, and avocados, which helps ensure food security. Around 60% of the participating farmers are women, contributing to greater gender inclusion in the community.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Grown along the Bwindi impenetrable forest on the edge of the Rift Valley.

Lake Bunyonyi

Farmed in lush and green terraced hills at an altitude of 2,200 meters surrounding Lake Bunyonyi.

Echuya Forest

Grown in the montane forest of Echuya, this coffee coexists with more than 150 bird species.

Virunga Region

This Bourbon thrives in rich volcanic soils at an altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level.

Gorilla Highlands Coffee impact and conservation

Coffee, conservation, and coexistence.

The coffee itself is a blend of Arabica Bourbon and Robusta varieties, grown at elevations between 1,500 and 2,500 meters. Thanks to the region’s fertile volcanic soil, the coffee is known for its smooth texture and complex flavor profile.

The project is also deeply linked with conservation efforts. By engaging former poachers and locals whose livelihoods depended on forest resources, Gorilla Highlands Coffee has helped reduce pressure on the habitats of endangered mountain gorillas.

Revenues from coffee production have also funded educational and healthcare projects, fostering a more sustainable coexistence between communities and wildlife.