Rwanda · Village Tours

Full-Day Banana Beer Making Tour in Rwanda with Traditional Tasting

1 Day Round trip from Rulindo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the traditional making of Rwanda's banana beer in Rulindo village
02 Learn a beer-making skill passed down from generation to generation
03 See how banana juice, mashed bananas, and roasted sorghum flour are used in fermentation
04 Taste traditional banana beer as part of the experience

Witness the making of banana beer, a major traditional alcoholic beverage in Rwanda, on this full-day guided tour in Rulindo village. Learn the traditional beer-making process that has been handed down from generation to generation, from extracting banana juice to the long fermentation of mashed bananas and roasted sorghum flour. You'll also have the chance to taste this local brew and gain insight into an important part of Rwandan culture.

See the long fermentation process of mashed bananas and roasted sorghum flour, which is later added as a source of wild yeast.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Rulindo Village Banana Beer Making and Tasting

Drive to Rulindo village with your Rwandan tour guide.
Witness the process of making banana beer and learn all about the technique involved in producing it from banana juice. See the long fermentation process of mashed bananas and roasted sorghum flour, which is later added as a source of wild yeast. Get the chance to taste traditional banana beer on this full-day guided tour.

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