Home staying experience

5.0
(3 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

An overnight Experience is a unique opportunity to participate in the life of a rural Rwandan and her/his family. Home Stay hostesses live in homes made of mud or bricks, which usually have one larger front room for receiving visitors and a few smaller bedrooms for the family. In the enclosed area behind the house, there is an outdoor kitchen, enclosed pit latrine and bathing outhouse, animal stalls and family work space. Most host families have about four children at home. In Rwandan culture, guests are considered a blessing!

Your Home Stay Experience begins with a drive to a nearby village, where you and your BGE guide will be welcomed by your rural community hosts. This experience can be long or short depending on the guest's wishes and it is popular with students that are participating in abroad study programs,internships and researches.

Example Menu

Main

Ibiryo

Ibiryo bya kinyarwanda

What's Included

Bottled water
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

we pick up from all hotels in Rwanda according to the guest’s choice and the transportation cost doesn't include in the price of the service.We charge according to the area covered.

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Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

The guest enjoy the stunning views of the 5 volcanoes overlooking Lake Ruhondo known for its birds spot.
Depart from the hotel after breakfast drive or walk on foot to the remote village to experience the traditional wedding ceremonies, from the choice of the wife to be until the final stage of the wedding. Tourists will participate in ceremony through the choice of bride, gusaba ceremony to getting married while taking pictures freely and tasting local beer and food (optional).

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Beyond the Gorillas Experience

Tags

Dining Experiences
Plantation Tours
Historical Tours
Restaurants
Breakfast
Dinner
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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