Rwanda’s culture is rich in drumming, Intore dance, storytelling and crafts. Cultural villages near Volcanoes National Park let you join daily life, from grinding millet to brewing banana beer.
You can also visit the King’s Palace Museum in Nyanza to see the traditional royal home and the famous long-horned Inyambo cattle.
Where to do it
- Iby’Iwacu / Gorilla Guardians Cultural Village near Volcanoes
- King’s Palace Museum, Nyanza
- Imigongo art cooperatives in eastern Rwanda
What to expect
- Traditional Intore dances and drumming
- Visiting a traditional healer and royal house replica
- Cooking and tasting local food
- Craft workshops
Good to know
- Easy half-day addition to gorilla trekking
- Suitable for all ages
- Many villages are run by former poachers turned conservationists
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