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Banana Juice Making at a Local Community
Kigali, Rwanda
From 5 hours to 8 hours
Art & Culture
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Good for Groups
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Family Friendly
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Walking Tours
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Bus and Driving Tours
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Outdoor Exploration
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Date
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What You Will Do
Traditionally shared during weddings and other celebrations, banana juice and beer has long been a central part of Rwandan parties. Although nowadays banana juice can be easily bought from the local store, the traditional technique for making your own brew is a much greater labour of love. Experience the whole process from tree to bottle.
What's Included?
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Transport from Muhanga (Gitarama) Town to the village and back
- Local taxes
- Gratuities
What's Not Included?
- Transportation to/from Muhanga (Gitarama) Town. But can be arranged for an additional payment
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
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.
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Azizi Life
8 hours
Arrive at the centre. Here you will have a briefing before departing to the rural community. Here you will be welcomed by artisans and meet the family that will be your hosts for the day. The the days activities start by cutting and collecting green bananas, then digging a hole in the ground to bury the green bananas to become ripe. You can then help fetch water or continue to help with food preparation. Then a traditional Rwandan lunch will be served 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. After an hour at lunch you will dig up the ripe bananas and start the juice-making process using traditional techniques. This will take approximately 2 hours. You will depart the rural community and be transferred back to the centre for a cold drink and debrief before shopping for gifts and souvenirs at the store.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Azizi Life.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Need to book a minimum of 96 hours before the experience starts to allow enough time for the community to prepare the bananas, if you book sooner, the supplier will ask to reschedule
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - French
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