Banana Beer Making
Master the ancestral art of brewing artisanal Rwandan banana brew (Urwagwa) with village elders.
Experience Overview & Itinerary
Step into a traditional rural homestead nestled on the slopes of Mount Mwiko to participate in the age-old craftsmanship of banana beer making (Urwagwa). Under the warm guidance of master village brewers, you will peel ripe organic highland bananas, press the sweet nectar in handcrafted wooden troughs (Ubwato) using mountain grass, mix in roasted sorghum grains, and discover the natural fermentation secrets passed down through generations. The journey concludes with a celebratory tasting session, storytelling, and taking home your own freshly labeled souvenir flask.
Included In Experience
- ✓ Local Master Brewer Guide
- ✓ Organic Bananas & Sorghum Grains
- ✓ Traditional Wooden Trough (Ubwato) Experience
- ✓ Freshly Fermented Tasting & Souvenir Flask
- ✓ Seasonal Tropical Refreshments
What to Bring
- • Casual comfortable clothing
- • Sun hat & sunglasses
- • Camera for authentic candid memories
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