Private Tour
A Day in the Life of a Local Artisan
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
A unique opportunity to experience and gain insight into the life of rural Rwandans and their families. Spend a day on the farm and get the opportunity to learn weaving with the ladies. You get to not only see something of the beauty and rigor of everyday life, but to also experience it. A truly interactive way to learn about Rwandan Culture.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Uneven surfaces
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Azizi Life Experiences
The days starts with a briefing before driving the village where you will be welcome by the artisans and try your hand at some subsistence farming . Then you will join the locals to fetch water and have the opportunity to help with food preparation. Lunch will be served and this will be local Rwandan food that the family would normally eat. The food will be cooked as vegetarian 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. After an hour at lunch there will be a two hour one-to-one instruction in weaving a simple item in sisal before departing the community. You will arrive back at the office where you will enjoy a cold drink and have a debrief about your experience before shopping for gifts and souvenirs in the life store, here you will find a wide range of high quality handicrafts for sale, including those made by the artisans you visited.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Bottled water
Lunch
Gratuities
Return transport from Muhanga Town to Village
Tour host
Transportation from Kigali (but this can be aranged on request for an additional charge)
Items at the gift shop
Options
Day in the Life of an Artisan
Duration: 8 hours: Standard length of experience but can be adjusted to meet travellers requirements.
Lunch & Bottle Water: Traditional Rwandan meal with a family is included. Plus bottle water during the experience.
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Day in the Life of an Artisan
Zayan A,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our day was a hands-on journey into Rwandan village life—cultivating land, feeding cows, trekking for water, and sharing stories while crafting bracelets. The fresh local meal tied it all together.
What an experience!
daschwa,Jul 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent a night and a day in the village. What an experience! The visit in the village gives an insight to the rural daily life in Rwanda. The women of the cooperative that hosted us where so friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed every minute of this unique experience. To get a better understanding of a place you should try to know the people and their way of life. Thank you Azizi Life for the opportunity. I fully recommend this experience.
Sharing passions
G4434NBcamiller,Jun 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the chance to live a day with a very skilled potter! I learned a lot about pottery making in Rwanda. We started the day by collecting clay directly in the closeby river and we then made an object I could choose. All along the day we were together with a facilitator (for translation). So we could exchange a lot! Finally we had lunch all together in our host familly. I would recommand this expericence to anyone, also if your not a great artist. There are many other options, and everyone at Azizi is so welcoming that your day is going to be amazing anyway! The plus: you can stay for the night in the brand new accommodation of AziziLife in Byimana.
Amazing experience! 10/10 would recommend!
madsyns,Jun 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best time. Everyone was so kind, the food was delicious, and the views were incredible. We stayed at Azizi Life all week and had a lovely experience- the accommodations were spacious and clean and the food was delicious! Everyone was so kind and the staff even made a birthday cake and sang to my friend on our last day.
One of my best experiences in Rwanda
WendyWardell,Feb 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I wasn't sure what to expect from this experience, but it was amazing and our hosts, Theogene and Rose could not have been more kind and welcoming. They patiently, and with good humor, walked us through all of the daily activites like cooking, hoeing, water gathering, feeding their animals and finally, learning the beautiful craft of sisal basket weaving. It was a day I will never forget and I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to learn how the Azizi villagers actually live.
Wonderful opporunity!!
byundt1,Sep 19, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We participated in the Day in the Life of an Artisan, and the whole experience was fantastic and one that we will always remember. The women in the cooperative were open, generous, kind, fun, patient, and hard working. We saw how they work in the fields, cook their meals, wash their dishes, collect water, and make their crafts (and we participated!) . Theonaste was a wonderful interpreter and guide. We felt very privileged to have had this opportunity. Just one tip....Muhanga is about a 75 minute drive from Kigali, however Azizi Life also arranged a driver for us.
great day close to the rural world
emmab608,Oct 31, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Go for an unforgettable experience as close as possible to the premises 1 hour from Kigali. Live a typical day in a rural women's cooperative. On the program: meal preparation, harvest, walk, singing, dancing, exchange and many crazy laughs with these women with big hearts. An unforgettable experience! thank you Azizi
Welcoming and Insightful day with local artist cooperative
LaraRay,Sep 23, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I spent the day with a women's cooperative group who make woven goods (baskets and jewelry) to sell. My excellent interpreter spent the day by my side, opening up a window into the daily lives of these great women. I helped with household chores like gardening, cooking and fetching water. After a local lunch we settled down to do some weaving. It was a humbling experience, as they are so quick and skillful! But they were patient and taught me and the afternoon was a big success!
Unforgettable!
avalou98,Jul 2, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My time at Azizi Life was a wonderful and unforgettable experience. The individuals that we interacted were phenomenal and kindhearted people that truly helped make the experiences unforgettable! The Traditional Coffee Experience and Day in the Life of an Artisan Experience were amazing! These experiences really helped give me a glimpse into the lives of some Rwandan women and I am so grateful to have had that opportunity. From doing a little bit of work in the fields to getting water and grinding coffee or making bracelets - everything was amazing! The women that we spent time with were an absolute joy to be with and learn from!! I would recommend Azizi Life Experiences to anybody visiting Rwanda - regardless of age or reason for traveling! It truly is a wonderful organization with fantastic experiences and beautiful products!!
A heart-warming experience
481henriet,May 19, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was absolutely wonderful to spend the day with the big-hearted and strong women, doing different activities to learn and experience their daily life. We admire the women so much and are extremely thankful for the things we got to share with each other! A happy to remember!:)
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