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Experience Traditional Construction
Kigali, Rwanda
$100
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Rwanda's traditional building techniques echo the rich cultural heritage of its past, offering a unique glimpse into the craftsmanship of the artisans. Engage with the local community for a hands-on experience that connects you to centuries of history.
- 🏗️ Traditional Construction Day: Enjoy an immersive 8-hour experience that includes engaging activities with skilled artisans and a family meal.
- 👷♂️ Participate in hands-on activities as you learn to create traditional building materials like rope from banana trees and mud bricks.
- 🕰️ Experience construction techniques that have been passed down through generations, providing a deep connection to Rwandan culture.
- 🍽️ Savor a traditional Rwandan lunch featuring local dishes such as cassava and beans, while sharing stories with your hosts.
- 🚶♂️ Enjoy a guided tour with an English-speaking local guide who will facilitate your learning and ensure a rich experience.
- 🏡 Use your newly acquired skills in the afternoon to construct a shade for domestic animals, a fence, or even a small house.
- 🥤 After a fulfilling day, return to the office for a refreshing drink and browse a selection of high-quality handicrafts made by the artisans you met.
- 🚐 Convenient transport is provided from Muhanga (Gitarama) Town to the village, ensuring a smooth journey to your destination.
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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.
Duration: 8 hours: Standard experience but timing is flexible
Lunch and Water: Traditional Rwandan meal with a family is included, plus bottled water.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- All activities
- Gratuities
- Local taxes
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Transport from Muhanga (Gitarama) Town to the Village
- Local guide
- Transportation to/from Kigali, however, this can be arranged for an additional charge
Meeting point
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.
Return details
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.
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Azizi Life ExperiencesThe 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.
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Experience Traditional Construction
Kigali, Rwanda
$100
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!