Candle Dipping and Hive Making Private Tour from Muhanga

1 day

Private

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About this activity

Itinerary

Become part of a beekeeping cooperative for the day. The morning begins with a drive to a nearby village, where you and your Azizi Life interpreter will be welcomed by the men and ladies of the cooperative.After introductions from your hostess, a morning of family chores begins. You collect water from the valley spring, prepare the fire for candle dipping and gather the materials and learn how to make your own traditional beehive.

At noontime, you’ll share a simple local meal with your host family, with plenty of time to chat and learn about each other’s lives. After lunch, you will join with the artisan cooperative for an afternoon of candle making. You will learn how to prepare the wax, and then the artisans will teach you how to dip your own pair of bees wax candles that you get to take home with you. You will love working with the artisans as you dip and laugh together.

Stop At:

• Azizi Life Experiences, RN1, Gitarama, Muhanga, Muhanga Rwanda

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Included

Gratuities
Bottled water
Lunch
Local guide
Tour host
Return transport from Muhanga Town to Village

Not included

Transportation from Kigali (but this can be aranged on request for an additional charge)
Items at the gift shop

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Uneven surfaces
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Features

Tourism

95% Cultural

65% Original

25%

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