our services
We would love you to enjoy the day at the centre and learn how to weave a traditional Rwandan basket, which you can then take home with you for as low as $10.
HOW IS IT MADE?
Basket Weaving Class
Firstly, women need to extract a sisal thread from a plant called agave sisalana. Removing the sisal is a really hard work not only because it is physically demanding, but also the plant oozes a secretion that itches when it touches the skin. After the sisal is extracted, it needs to be dyed. After drying, everything is ready to start to make a basket.
Women seperate the sisal to a group of 3 or 4 fibres for each needle. Then they prepare 10 to 15 needles with different colors based on the pattern of the basket. After, they make a knot from sisal, take the needle and start to weave. Starting at the midle, they are slowly creating a spiral and shape it into the wanted product.
In conclusion we must mention that every design is already created during the weaving of the basket, so women have to use their imagination to be able to estimate whether the
finished basket will look the way it should.
From $15
Cultural Walking Tour
Our Walking Tour begins at Talking Through Art with a traditional snack and an introduction to the history of the centre and the work we do here. Our tour will weave through the back streets of our local neighborhood, Rujugiro, and we will take you to some of the highest vantage points overlooking Nyamirambo, the oldest part of Kigali, as well as lookouts with clear views of Mount Rebero and Mount Kigali where you will enjoy beautiful vistas and have time to take photographs.
We will lead you into one of the bustling traditional neighborhood street markets where you will be able to explore fresh local produce and enjoy the lively atmosphere. We will stop for a delicious freshly cooked sambusa snack and take a break at a nearby milk shop where you can try chilled ikivuguto, a traditional Rwandan beverage.
Before returning to our centre, we will take a break in a popular local shop, a down-to-earth spot where you will be given a warm welcome and enjoy the ambience of people chatting, laughing and enjoying one another’s company. Here we will enjoy a cool and refreshing sugar cane drink adjusted to your individual taste with lemon and ginger.
Available Tour Options:
Morning Tour – (9:30 am – 12:00 pm) – $15
Afternoon Tour – (1:30 am – 4:00 pm) – $15
Morning Tour With Lunch – (9:30 am – 1:30 pm) – $18
Full Day Tour (including Morning Tour, lunch and weaving) – (9:30 am – 3:30pm) – $25
Safari Car Rental $250 day
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+250 782 425 177
We also offer accomodation and
a safari car rental!
EXPLORE RWANDA’ S NATIONAL PARKS
IN COMFORT AND STYLE!
What is included?
- 5 spacious seats for passengers, plus 1 for the driver, ensuring maximum comfort for your group
- small fridge to keep your drinks and snacks cool – ideal for refreshing beers on the go!
- two openable roofs – a small one for the front passenger and a large roof for the other passengers, offering fantastic wildlife wieving opportunities
- professional driver and guide
- fuel
- high – quality binoculars and wildlife books to enrich your wildlife adventure