Kigali: 1-Day Village Tour with Lunch and Activities
ID: GYG1074524-1650444
Category:
Country: Rwanda
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in Rwandan culture on a village tour from Kigali. Participate in hands-on activities, enjoy a traditional lunch, and shop for handmade crafts.
Step away from the city buzz and immerse yourself in Rwanda’s authentic rural life with a 1-day village cultural tour from Kigali. Your morning begins with a scenic drive through rolling green hills and banana plantations to a welcoming local community. Upon arrival, be greeted with traditional songs, dances, and a warm Rwandan smile.
Take part in hands-on activities such as banana beer brewing, cassava flour making, traditional cooking, and coffee roasting over an open fire. Learn about medicinal plants, visit local farms, and join in garden work alongside villagers. Stroll through the village for a glimpse into daily life — from children fetching water to artisans weaving baskets and pottery.
Enjoy a hearty traditional lunch made from fresh organic produce, then spend the afternoon listening to elders share stories about Rwanda’s heritage and culture. Before heading back to Kigali, have a chance to shop for handmade crafts, directly supporting local livelihoods.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Rwandan culture with a village tour from Kigali
- Participate in hands-on activities like banana beer brewing and cooking
- Learn about medicinal plants and visit local farms with a guide
- Enjoy a traditional lunch made from fresh organic produce
- Shop for handmade crafts and support local livelihoods
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves hands-on activities and garden work, so be prepared to get involved.
The experience supports local livelihoods through craft shopping.
INCLUDED
- Scenic drive through rolling green hills and banana plantations
- Traditional songs and dances
- Hands-on activities like banana beer brewing, cassava flour making, traditional cooking, and coffee roasting
- Learning about medicinal plants
- Visit to local farms
- Garden work with villagers
- Village stroll
- Traditional lunch
- Storytelling by elders
- Shopping for handmade crafts
NOT INCLUDED
- Transport to and from Kigali
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
