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Traditional Rwandan Cooking Day

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

Overview

Get a taste for the authentic cuisine of Rwanda during this 7-hour investigation of the country’s food system and a cooking lesson. Start your day in the farm fields of a rural village, learning about the planting and harvesting of your host’s principal crops. Then try your hand at food preparation, partnering with your host to peel, wash, grind and pound your ingredients using local tools. You’ll finish up with a lunch consisting of your morning’s hard-earned labor, along with a chance for lively conversation with your host. Your Rwandan cooking experience also covers a guide, lunch and round-trip transport to the village.
  • Traditional Rwandan cooking lesson in a rural village
  • Learn about how Rwandan crops are planted and harvested from your local host
  • Prepare your ingredients by washing, pounding, peeling and grinding them using traditional tools
  • Enjoy a tasty lunch of Rwandan dishes based on your efforts

What's Included

  • Gratuities
  • Local taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Local guide
  • Transport from Muhanga (Gitarama) town out to the village and back
  • Transportation to/from Muahanga (Gitarama) Town - 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.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
  • 01/01/2021 - 04/30/2027

    Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Itinerary

1

Azizi Life Experiences

8 hours Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • 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

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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