Kigali: Choose Your Traditional Craft Experiences
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience Highlights:
Basket Weaving Mastery: Dive into the ancient art of basket weaving, mastering intricate techniques from local artisans.
Pottery Paradise: Shape your imagination into tangible art during a hands-on pottery session, guided by skilled artisans blending tradition with contemporary flair.
Beaded Elegance: Craft stunning jewelry, exploring vibrant colors and designs inspired by Rwandan culture and craftsmanship.
Canvas and Culture: Paint your impressions of Rwanda on canvas, guided by local artists who share the secrets of their craft.
Cultural Fusion: Participate in lively discussions with local artisans, gaining insights into Rwanda's rich cultural tapestry and witnessing how your engagement directly supports the community
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Dive into the captivating atmosphere of art place, where creativity and community weave together, offering a holistic experience beyond your scheduled activities.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Private transportation
Options
Traditional Imigongo Painting
Traditional Imigongo Painting: Discover Imigongo, a traditional Rwandan art using cow dung on walls, created by Prince Kakira in the 18th century.
Duration: 2 hours
Traditional Weaving (Ikirago)
Traditional Weaving (Ikirago): Join an Ikirago weaving Experience. Create a mini carpet with skilled artisans in three hours using sisal Fiber.
Duration: 3 hours
Traditional Basket Weaving
Traditional Basket Weaving: Immerse yourself in the ancient craft of basket weaving, learning intricate techniques from local artisans.
Duration: 2 hours
Free coffee drink
Traditional Kubumba Pottery
Traditional Kubumba Pottery : Shape your imagination into tangible art as you try your hand at pottery, guided by skilled potters who infuse tradition with
Duration: 2 hours
Free coffee drink
Traditional Beading Experience
Traditional Beading: Create stunning beaded jewelry, exploring the vibrant colors and designs inspired by Rwandan culture and craftsmanship.
Duration: 2 hours
Free coffee drink
Painting with delicious coffee
Canvas and Culture
Duration: 2 hours
Coffee Drink
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best experience ever!!
komalk453,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing experience doing traditional Imigongo painting in Kigali. It was truly something special. The view from the cultural center was beautiful, especially during the 4 PM session with sunset and night views. The instructor was incredibly kind, patient, and passionate, he shared a lot about the culture and made the whole experience relaxing and enjoyable.😊 If you’re in Kigali, I highly recommend trying this. It’s one of the best and most meaningful activities you can do!
Perfect.
34maximef,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb activity, the lady was very nice. A coffee was offered to us, I was the only one to take one, the other two not taken allowed us to lower the total price of our consumption for lunch , very nice!
Interesting craft work
MamiChula,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice, lots of fun. She is very patient.
Craft experience in Kenya
Seaside59614167365,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shark is an amazing host. Really caring and he made sure I had a lot of fun. He helped me pick the experience and it was incredible!
Bead making , was very...
Sandra T,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Bead making , was very good! She had a lot of patience with me and my friend. Very friendly and a lovely setting
Stunning...
Linda H,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Stunning location,friendly staff and the instructor was very patient. Her expertise on jewerlery making was outstanding
Wonderful basket weaving
M 2,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The instructor gives step by step instructions with a demonstration, so the process is easy to follow.
Beading
farmgirladventurer,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A therapeutic experience that allowed us to laugh and enjoy sitting outside in the yard with fantastic coffee drinks, friends and a sweet leader. Our final projects are keepsakes of our time in Rwanda.
Great experience in itself, but issues around the organization
W6758UJanjas,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The experience itself is great and I would recommend, but we were disappointed by the issues around it. We had booked the afternoon slot, so when we got to the cafe before the start of the experience, we were told that we had actually booked the morning session. I showed them the confirmation on my phone that clearly stated we had booked the afternoon slot, and not the morning slot. They showed us a document that was not the confirmation from tripadvisor, so I would assume that sometime when they transferred the information, there was a mistake. They told us they would call the person who is doing the weaving, and to please be patient. That was no problem at all, we went ahead and ordered food and drinks at the Cafe (which was delicious and to be recommended). However, we almost waited for about 1 hour before the person came, which also was no issue. You could clearly tell that the person showing us the weaving did not want to be there, and that she maybe had plans elsewhere? She rushed us through the process. The weaving experience should have taken 2 hours, but she rushed us so that we were done after 1 hour. You could tell she was a bit impatient with our progress, which did not give me a good feeling. I have understanding for her, who knows what other things she had to take care of, and she was nice enough to give us a little gift of hers at the end which was kind, but I found it unfortunate to feel rushed in this process. Also, considering we had such a long wait time I would have appreciated if the cafe would have not charged us for our drinks for example.
Imigongo painting with a view!
Sivvy86,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great way of learning more about this unique traditional art form! The guide Junior is so lovely and knowledgeable and his passion for his art form really shines. It was so much fun giving it a go myself, especially with the magnificent view from Mount Kigali in the background. Highly recommended!
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