Bee Hive Experience At Rwagasabo Safaris
Bee Keepers Think Rwagasabo Safaris is the Bee’s Knees
Our local beekeepers are buzzing with anticipation at the thought of giving you a demo of what beekeeping in Rwanda is all about. While on your Rwanda tour, come to Rwagasabo Safaris for a crash course on beekeeping, and learn about the importance of honey to the local community.
The villages surrounding Rwagasabo are home to several beekeeper’s associations. Their members keep bee hives in the swamps and forests around Rwagasabo. That’s because they’re lush with greenery and rich in certain types of plants, including banana trees. Every plant in these habitats gives the honey a unique flavour. Depending on the season and the varieties of flowers in bloom at the moment, you’ll see these beehives strategically scattered across the valleys throughout Rwagasabo.
For the locals, honey is more than an essential foodstuff — it’s also an age-old remedy for countless ailments and diseases the locals suffer from. Traditional doctors and healers use local honey to cure and alleviate symptoms, and that’s where most of the local honey goes to. The remainder is sold to the locals, and the proceeds are shared with the member’s associations. It’s a well-oiled machine, but also a means for you to have hands-on training from some of Rwanda’s most skilled beekeepers.
