The experience begins with an early hotel pickup in Kigali and a scenic drive to Rwanda’s Northern Province. After meeting your local hosts, you participate in stages of banana-beer preparation, including peeling and mashing the fruit and learning about fermentation. The itinerary also includes a traditional Rwandan lunch and community interaction before returning to Kigali.

Urwagwa in Rwanda’s traditions refer to a fermented alcoholic beverage made primarily from banana juice. Traditional recipes may include roasted sorghum grit, water or honey, depending on the type of urwagwa being produced. It has long been associated with social gatherings, community life and cultural celebrations in Rwanda.

The process generally involves preparing ripe brewing bananas, extracting their juice or pulp and allowing the mixture to ferment. Sorghum may be added to support fermentation and influence the drink’s taste and strength. During the tour, local hosts demonstrate their community’s method and explain the tools, ingredients and knowledge involved.

The package includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, activity fees, a local lunch, an English-speaking guide, drinking water and local taxes and handling charges. Personal purchases, unspecified food and drinks, travel and health insurance, tips and gratuities are excluded.

Yes. The tour’s main purpose is cultural learning and hands-on participation, so travellers can enjoy the preparation process, community interaction and traditional lunch without consuming alcohol. Non-drinkers and travellers with dietary requirements should inform Ikaze Rwanda Tours & Travel before booking so suitable arrangements can be confirmed.