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Experience Traditional Construction

Kigali, Rwanda
  • 5 to 8 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Learn about traditional Rwandan building techniques and experience rural village life during this flexible-length excursion with a local family. Discover the traditional methods used by Rwandans for brick making and fashioning rope from banana trees. After enjoying a simple but delicious lunch of cassava and beans you’ll spend the afternoon applying your new skills to build an animal shelter, fence or house. Finish your trip with a chance to shop for locally-made handicrafts. This chance to learn about Rwandan construction also covers a guide, lunch and transport to the village.
  • Learn about traditional Rwandan construction methods with a local family
  • Discover techniques for brick making and fashioning rope from banana trees
  • Enjoy a simple but tasty lunch of cassava and beans, plus lively conversation with your hosts
  • Apply your new building skills to help your host build a structure like an animal shelter, fence or house

What's Included

  • Gratuities
  • Local taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • All activities
  • Local guide
  • Transport from Muhanga (Gitarama) Town to the Village
  • Transportation to/from Kigali, however, this can be arranged for an additional charge

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • NR1, Gitarama, Rwanda

    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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Azizi Life Experiences

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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From $90.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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