Private Tour

Rwandan Pottery and Cultural Tour in Nyanza from Kigali

Overview

Available languages

English

French

4 hours

Mobile ticket

The Dancing Pots Tour invites you into the heart of Rwanda’s vibrant cultural heritage, where music, dance, and pottery come together to tell a powerful story of resilience and inclusion. Travel through three inspiring communities shaped by the legacy of Abbé Fraipont Ndagijimana—a devoted priest who championed dignity and opportunity for people living with disabilities and the Batwa, Rwanda’s Indigenous people.

Expect warm welcomes, hands-on pottery experiences, joyful performances, and meaningful encounters with communities that embody Rwanda’s spirit of creativity and transformation.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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

Gatagara Pottery

This first modern pottery establishment in Rwanda offers visitors a unique chance to connect with the once marginalized but now forward-looking Batwa community—Rwanda’s indigenous people. Your hosts warmly introduce their rich history and culture, preparing you for an authentic, hands-on experience. You’ll get your hands in the clay, mixing and shaping it into beautiful pottery, then witness the traditional firing in a rustic kiln, feeling the deep connection to centuries-old craft. Lively dance and song performances fill the air, sharing the community’s vibrant spirit. Throughout your visit, guides reveal the inspiring journey of the Batwa—from marginalization to proud integration—and how pottery and the arts now empower their identity and livelihood.

2 hours • Admission Included

Urumuri Pottery

Founded by the wives of Gatagara potters, Urumuri Cooperative is a spirited women-led group that brings together pottery and performing arts. Upon arrival, you are welcomed with the rhythmic beat of drums, joyful dancing, and warm smiles. The women proudly share their skills and stories, offering a deeply personal encounter with Rwanda’s living heritage.

2 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Pottery figurine gift, a special souvenir reflecting centuries of their traditional artistry.

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

Beverages are not included, but you can purchase your preferred drink at coffee shops during stops along the route.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

With Transport

Visit the HVP Gatagara: Visit Rwanda’s first orthopedic and rehabilitation center, founded by Abbé Fraipont in the 1960s.
Lunch
4x4 Air conditioned SUV
Pickup included

Without Transport

Visit HVP Gatagara: Visit Rwanda’s first orthopedic and rehabilitation center, founded by Abbé Fraipont in the 1960s.
Lunch
Pottery Gift: The Cooperative will gift you a pottery figurine, a special souvenir reflecting centuries of their traditional artistry.
Pickup included