1 Days 0 Nights Banana Juice Making at a Local Community from USD 104

Description

Learn to make banana juice, a popular elixir typically served at Rwandan weddings and parties, during this 8-hour course. You’ll start your experience by hand picking green bananas and dropping them into a hole in the ground for ripening. After enjoying an authentic lunch with your hosts, dig up your now-ripe bananas to start the juice-making process. Finish you day with a chance to shop for souvenirs at a local artisan market. Your banana juice course includes a guide, lunch and round-trip transport to the juice-making site.

Itinerary

Morning:

• Departure from Kigali: Your day begins with a departure from Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, accompanied by your local guide.

• Journey to the Banana Plantation: Enjoy a scenic drive through the Rwandan countryside as you make your way to the banana plantation where you'll learn to make banana juice.

Banana Picking and Ripening:

• Hand-Picking Green Bananas: Upon arrival at the plantation, engage in the traditional practice of hand-picking green bananas from the trees. Learn about the different varieties of bananas grown in Rwanda and the importance of bananas in Rwandan cuisine and culture.

• Ripening Process: Participate in the unique process of ripening bananas by dropping them into a hole in the ground. Discover the natural methods used by Rwandans to ripen bananas to perfection, enhancing their sweetness and flavor.

Midday:

• Authentic Rwandan Lunch: Take a break from your activities and enjoy an authentic Rwandan lunch prepared by your hosts. Sample traditional dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, accompanied by refreshing beverages.

Afternoon:

• Digging up Ripe Bananas: After lunch, it's time to dig up your now-ripe bananas from the ground. Roll up your sleeves and join your hosts in the process of unearthing the bananas, marveling at their transformation from green to ripe.

• Banana Juice Making: Learn the art of making banana juice from scratch under the guidance of experienced locals. Discover the step-by-step process of peeling, mashing, and straining the bananas to extract their natural juices.

Inclusions

1. Gratuities

2. Local taxes

3. Bottled water

4. Lunch

5. Local guide

6. Transport from Muhanga (Gitarama) Town to the village and back

7. Entry/Admission - Muhanga

Exclusions

1. Transportation to/from Muhanga (Gitarama) Town. But can be arranged for an additional payment