1 Day Iby’Iwacu Cultural Tour
per person
The Iby’iwacu Cultural tour exhibits the cultural diversity of Rwanda through experiences like grinding grain traditionally, learning Rwanda’s history, and enjoying cultural drumming and dancing. Visitors can see banana beer making and a traditional wedding ceremony, presented by local community members. While it can feel a bit touristy, the kids enjoyed it, and the performers genuinely shared their knowledge. Overall, it’s a fun and worthwhile stop in Rwanda.
A one-day visit to the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village offers an authentic experience of Rwandan culture. Visitors can interact with locals, observe cultural practices, and learn about community projects that provide job alternatives to poaching. Located near Parc National des Volcans in Nyabigoma, Kinigi, Musanze district, it’s a unique destination that showcases Rwandan traditions, crafts, and dances. This tour is a great way to gain insight into the culture, so consider adding an extra day to your stay in Rwanda to explore the village.
Tour Highlights
- 1 Day Iby’Iwacu Cultural Tour
Day 1: Arrival from Kigali and Transfer to Kinigi – One-day Bisoke hike
Our guide from Ganda Cultural safaris will pick you up from your hotel at 5:00 am and give you a briefing about the tour. The journey to Volcanoes National Park takes 2-3 hours through Rwanda’s beautiful mountainous countryside, also known as “the Land of a Thousand Hills.” You will arrive at the Kinigi offices by 7:30 am for a briefing. Hiking Mount Bisoke lasts 4-6 hours and typically starts at 8:00 am. Consider hiring a porter for your extra luggage and equipment. After enjoying the crater lake and surrounding scenery, you will return to your lodge for lunch and rest.
Accommodation:
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge / Volcanoes Lodge (Luxury),
Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge / Da Vinci Lodge (Mid-range),
The Garden Place Hotel (Budget).Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
1 Day Iby’Iwacu Cultural Tour
You will enjoy the beautiful rolling landscape of Rwanda, known as the country of a thousand hills. You can ask your driver guide to point out interesting sights or stop for photos along the way. A safari guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kigali and drive you to Nyabigoma in the Musanze district, a 2:30-minute trip. You will visit the Iby’ Iwacu cultural village, which helps local communities to earn a living and provides alternatives to poaching. Upon arrival, a local guide will join you during the visit.
Meal Plan: Lunch
1 Day Iby’Iwacu Cultural Tour
Inclusions:
- All transportation in a 4X4 safari Van
- A private English-speaking guide
- Bottled drinking water
- Entrance fee
- Cultural visit
Excludes:
- Travel Ticket
- Personal Insurance
- Visa Ticket
- Extra activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs, gifts, tips, phone charges etc.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks such as juice, soda, wine, etc…