Imigongo Art Tour: Explore Traditional Rwandan Craft and Create Your Own Masterpiece
Gitarama
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: 1 day learn more
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 and cultural exchange. Post-lunch, you’ll return to your artwork, focusing on smoothing and coloring it. Spending time with the artisan is delightful, and it’s guaranteed that your collaboration will be filled with shared laughter.

The day concludes with a refreshing Fanta as you reflect on the day’s memorable moments and perhaps do a bit of shopping for keepsakes in the ethical trade boutique.

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 and then make your own piece to take away with you.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
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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