Experience real Kigali life through food — shop like a local, cook in a welcoming home, and share a traditional meal with your host. This is an authentic, personal cultural exchange, not a typical cooking class.
Experience real Kigali life through food — shop like a local, cook in a welcoming home, and share a traditional meal with your host. This is an authentic, personal cultural exchange, not a typical cooking class.
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Club Rafiki - Shop at a Local Market
Begin with a guided tour through a lively market in Kigali, where you’ll discover fresh vegetables, spices, and local ingredients. Gain insight into how Rwandans select their food and engage with the welcoming local vendors.
Select Fresh Ingredients
Alongside your host, you’ll carefully choose the…
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Club Rafiki - Shop at a Local Market
Begin with a guided tour through a lively market in Kigali, where you’ll discover fresh vegetables, spices, and local ingredients. Gain insight into how Rwandans select their food and engage with the welcoming local vendors.
Select Fresh Ingredients
Alongside your host, you’ll carefully choose the ingredients necessary for your meal, learning about the significance of each item in traditional Rwandan cuisine.
Cook in a Local Home
Proceed to a nearby home kitchen and participate in an interactive cooking session. You’ll create traditional dishes step-by-step, utilizing authentic techniques and fresh ingredients.
Learn Cultural Food Stories
While cooking, your host will share stories about Rwandan culture, family traditions, and the vital role of food in everyday life.
Enjoy a Shared Meal
Gather together to savor the meal you helped prepare in a warm and inviting setting.
Take Recipes Home
Receive straightforward recipe instructions so you can recreate Rwandan dishes after your visit.

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