Rwanda Traditional Construction Day Tour

Our 1-day Rwanda traditional construction tour in Muhanga from Kigali lasts 8 to 10 hours, including travel time. The tour usually departs Kigali around 0700 Hours – 0800 Hours, with the immersive village activities lasting 5–8 hours, returning by late afternoon. 

Rwanda Traditional Construction Day Tour offers you the opportunity to learn about traditional building techniques, some of which have been used since the time of the King.

0700 Hours: Depart Kigali.

0810 Hours: Arrival in Muhanga and briefing at the Azizi Life office.

0835 Hours – 1230 Hours: In the morning, you will collect water and soil, which you will then be taught how to make into mud bricks. After making your own bricks, you will dig the foundations and learn how to lay them to ensure the building will be strong.

By this point, you will have built up a bit of an appetite, and so everyone will stop work and share a simple home-cooked lunch with your host family.

1230 Hours – 1330 Hours: Traditional Rwandan vegetarian lunch with a local family.

1330 Hours – 1530 Hours: In the afternoon, you go and collect banana leaves, which you will be taught how to make into a strong rope that can then be used to lash wood together to make a roof.

You finish the day with a cold drink and all the knowledge you need to build your very own mud brick house. Plus, you can do some fair trade shopping for products made in the community that you visited.

1600 Hours – 1700 Hours: Reflection time and souvenir shopping.

1800 Hours: Arrival back in Kigali.

Details for the Tour

Total Duration: Approx. 8 hours (0800 Hours – 1600 Hours).
Travel Time: Approximately 1 to 1.5 hours each way from Kigali to Muhanga (Gitarama)
Location: The experience takes place in rural communities near Muhanga town
Inclusions: Local guide, translator, traditional lunch, and transportation from the Azizi Life office in Muhanga to the village
Activities: You will join a local family to learn traditional building techniques (such as making mud bricks or building a pig house), participate in daily chores, and enjoy a locally prepared lunch.

Travel Time: The drive from Kigali to Muhanga takes about 1 to 1.5 hours each way.
Activity Duration: The core “Experience Traditional Construction” program itself lasts roughly 5 to 8 hours.

1-Day Rwanda traditional construction tour in Muhanga from Kigali Itinerary

0700 Hours: Depart Kigali.
0810 Hours: Arrival in Muhanga and briefing at the Azizi Life office
0835 Hours – 1230 Hours: Morning activities, including fetching water and learning to make mud bricks or banana tree fiber rope.
1230 Hours – 1330 Hours: Traditional Rwandan vegetarian lunch with a local family.
1330 Hours –1530 Hours: Afternoon construction work (building an animal pen, fence, or house)
1600 Hours – 1700 Hours: Reflection time and souvenir shopping
1800 Hours: Arrival back in Kigali

Key Tips for Your Trip: Wear Appropriate Gear: Wear closed-toe walking shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting muddy
Preparation: Soil for bricks is often prepared barefoot by treading it in; bring a spare pair of shoes just in case

1-Day Rwanda traditional construction tour in Muhanga from Kigali Highlights

* Lunch included
* Led by a local guide
* Get inside tips from a local
* Small group ensures personal service
* Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city

0700 Hours: Depart from your residence/ hotel in Kigali and travel to Muhanga Town (about a one-hour drive from Kigali).

0800 Hours: Welcome & Introduction in Muhanga, then proceed to meet with your rural host community.

0835 Hours: Go to your artisan host’s family home, share introductions, and add a bit of local dress to your attire.

0845 Hours: Fetch water from the valley spring. (You can choose to help with food preparation instead.)

1100 Hours: Day activities: learn the rural construction techniques, including making rope from banana tree fibers and making bricks from mud. The artisans will show you how to do the activity and will work alongside you. They will encourage you to take a rest whenever you need to, or to sit out and watch if you prefer.

1230 Hours: Lunch: The artisans will serve a cooked vegetarian meal typical for local families, such as 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.

1330 Hours: Construction: Using traditional techniques, help to build, for example, a domestic animal’s pen, a fence, or a house.

1530 Hours: Farewell & Departure from your host community.

1545 Hours: Arrive back at Muhanga for a cold drink and a chance to reflect on your experience.

1600 Hours: Finally, there will be an opportunity to peruse all the beautiful, handcrafted goods from our artisan partners, including your hostesses!

This is a wonderful way to gather gifts and souvenirs, which you can be confident are fair trade and making an impact.

Rwanda Traditional Construction Day Tour Rates include;

✓ Lunch
✓ Local taxes
✓ Local guide
✓ All activities
✓ Bottled water & Round-trip transport from Kigali to  Muhanga and back to Kigali

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