Private Tour

Experience Traditional Construction

Overview

Available languages

English

French

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

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 pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

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 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.

8 hours • Admission Included

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

Options

Traditional Construction Day

Duration: 8 hours: Standard experience but timing is flexible
Lunch and Water: Traditional Rwandan meal with a family is included, plus bottled water.

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Traditional Construction Experience Day
AG N6,,May 7, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I took my boys (6 and 8) on the traditional construction experience day. Making bricks and laying some, which had been prepared earlier, was the highlight of their introductory trip to Africa. One of my boys slipped and scraped his knee playing football with the local kids, and the Azizi representatives quickly pulled out a full first aid kit and were clearly well trained in using it. Very impressive. Lunch was very tasty too! This is not just a kids activity, though. The adults in our group all benefited and greatly enjoyed; it is very much an activity for adults without children too!
Do it!
MonicaBarry,,Mar 25, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Overall wonderful experience. Super responsive and willing to tailor the content since we were the only two on the tour. Thoughtful answers to all our many questions. Our guide was wonderful about taking pictures for use. The cost does not include transport but Azizi was able to arrange that as well .
Awesome experience, you should really do it!
martinag560,,Jun 25, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a really great experience with the "host family". We got there early in the morning, started preparing lunch together, went to fetch water, played with the children, made mud bricks, built the start of a rabbit house, had lunch, danced and had a really good time. The women in the cooperative were so welcoming and open and very curious about our life back home. The translator was really helpful and we were so grateful that he just translated what was said and not interpreting or giving us direct answer. It all felt very authentic and fun! Would recommend it to all my friends!