Learn about traditional building techniques, some of them used since the times of the King. Experience the traditional ways of construction in Rwanda with a local community for a day.
Highlights
From 5 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Transport from Muhanga (Gitarama) Town to the Village
Bottled water
Lunch
Local taxes
Gratuities
All activities
Transportation to/from Kigali, however, this can be arranged for an additional charge
Meeting Points
Departure
NR1
Coming from Kigali as you enter Muhanga/Gitarama you will the prison on your left. After 30 metres there is a road forking off to your right; ignore this. Keep going on the main road about 100 metres further on the left hand-side of the road you will see the Azizi Life sign.
Return
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
The day starts with a briefing at the office before heading to the village be welcome by the artisans and go to the family home of the artisan who is your host for the day. In the morning you will fetch water or help with food preparation. Then it is into learning rural construction techniques including making rope from banana tree and bricks from mud. The artisans will show you how to do the activity and will work alongside you.
Then you have Lunch (typical Rwandan dishes e.g. cassava and beans). This is a good time to ask your hosts about life in their community. They may have questions for you too about life in your home country.
In the afternoon you can will use the traditional techniques learnt in the morning to build domestic animal’s shade, a fence or a house.
Then go back to the office for a cold drink and you will have the opportunity to shop for gifts and souvenirs. We have a wide range of high quality handicrafts for sale, including those made by the artisans you visit.
Learn about traditional building techniques, some of them used since the times of the King. Experience the traditional ways of construction in Rwanda with a local community for a day.
Highlights
From 5 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Transport from Muhanga (Gitarama) Town to the Village
Bottled water
Lunch
Local taxes
Gratuities
All activities
Transportation to/from Kigali, however, this can be arranged for an additional charge
Meeting Points
Departure
NR1
Coming from Kigali as you enter Muhanga/Gitarama you will the prison on your left. After 30 metres there is a road forking off to your right; ignore this. Keep going on the main road about 100 metres further on the left hand-side of the road you will see the Azizi Life sign.
