Our Kigali Cooking Experience is one of the most authentic cultural activities in Rwanda. It connects travelers with real local families, traditional cooking methods, and the colorful atmosphere of Kimironko Market. This hands-on experience allows you to prepare food the Rwandan way, share stories, and directly support the host family you visit.
Start Kigali Cooking Experience by Meeting Your Host Family
Your Kigali Cooking Experience begins by selecting a humble Rwandan family who will welcome you into their home. These families live simple lives and open their doors with warmth, kindness, and gratitude. Half of the fee you pay stays directly with the family, supporting their income and improving their daily life. This makes the experience both cultural and impactful.
Shopping at Kimironko Market
Next, of our you will visit the famous Kimironko Market, Kigali’s busiest and most vibrant marketplace. Together with your host family and our guide, you shop for fresh ingredients such as plantains or green bananas, potatoes, beans, vegetables, fruit, and local spices. The market is full of energy and offers a beautiful cultural moment for every visitor. Learn more about Kigali
Preparing the Meal Together
After shopping, you drive back to the family home to begin preparing the meal. You peel potatoes, prepare bananas, chop vegetables, sort beans, and learn traditional cooking techniques practiced in many Rwandan homes. Cooking together creates connection, conversation, and joyful memories, The cooking is done using charcoal stoves and the well-known three-stone fireplace, still used widely across Rwanda. You participate in every step, learning how families cook daily meals with fire, smoke, clay pots, and natural ingredients. It is simple, pure, and full of flavor.
Sharing the Meal
When the food is ready, everyone sits together to share the meal. This is often the most meaningful moment of the day. You enjoy warm Rwandan dishes, exchange stories, and experience genuine local hospitality.
You may also enjoy one of Rwanda’s most traditional drinks:
– Urwagwa (banana beer)
– Ubushera (sorghum juice)
Guests simply choose their preferred drink in advance.
Community Impact
This Experience has a strong social impact. Half of the money paid is left with the chosen host family. Your visit supports cooking needs, school expenses, and daily essentials. This experience is tourism that uplifts, empowers, and supports real people.
Kigali Cooking Experience Pricing (All Inclusive: Transport + Market + Experience + Food)
– 1 traveler: 100 USD
– 2 travelers: 80 USD per person
– 3 or more travelers: 70 USD per person
Booking
Book your Kigali Cooking Experience with us today here or simply reach out via WhatsApp here
