Imigongo Art Tour: Explore Traditional Rwandan Craft and Create Your Own Masterpiece

Discover the ancient art of Imigongo, a traditional Rwandan craft. Learn its history, techniques, and create your own masterpiece to take home.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Azizi Life - Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by the craftsmen and receive an introduction to the history of Imigongo Art. Then, you’ll begin crafting your piece by preparing the base with a blend of soil and bovine excrement!
    When it’s time for lunch, you’ll enjoy a modest meal with your artisan instructor, with ample opportunity for conversation…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Tour host
What's Not Included
  • Transportation from Kigali (but this can be aranged on request for an additional charge)
  • Items at the gift shop
Additional Information

Years ago in the time of the Rwandan Kings, there once was a prince who decided to decorate his house by molding geometric shapes onto the wall of his hut using cow dung. In time, this technique was developed into a popular form of traditional Rwandan art called
Imigongo.
During your Experience, you will learn the history and technique of Imigongo art…

Location
RN1
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
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