Gorilla Guardians Village
There’s more to Rwanda than gorillas! Learn about local culture at this village, run by an organisation that aims to improve the lives of reformed poachers and communities. See the traditional house of a local king, watch a medicine man at work, try your hand at bow and arrow shooting and watch dance and drumming performances.
Volcanoes National Park isn't just a place to see gorillas—it's also a prime spot to immerse yourself in Rwandan culture at Gorilla Guardians Village. Run by reformed poachers, the non-profit cultural village gives tourists the chance to try their hand at Rwanda's most famous crafts and activities.
You'll learn how to carry a basket on your head (like the Rwandan women do), weave your own baskets, shoot an arrow, and grind grains with a heavy stone. The enthusiastic guides make the entire experience feel like a big party.
It's worth sticking around for the intore dance recitals at Gorilla Guardians Village. The traditional dancers, decked out with long straw wigs and skirts, put on an exciting show to the beat of rhythmic drumming. You'll be up and dancing with them before you know it.
