In the shadow of Volcanoes National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas of Rwanda sits Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village.
Here, reformed poachers have come together to showcase the traditional Rwandan way of life.
Visitors can gain entrance for $20 and are treated to song and dance performances (which can go on for 30 minutes at a time), a tour of the village, including the King's spacious abode, and various demonstrations from archery to grinding millet.
There is even an option to spend the night.


To learn more about the Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village, check out this story by Rwanda Eco-Tours.
Rhonda says
One of the best ways to convey the message about one's culture is through photographs and these pictures certainly says a lot about the village.
Gayle says
Wow these photos are stunning. Awesome stuff. It looks like the build up to the rainy season there. My Ghanaian partner just uttered: "Oh my God it's beautiful." Thanks!
Dave says
Thanks Gayle, I believe the rainy season was/is just getting started in Rwanda right now. And yes, it did start to rain as we were leaving the cultural village. :)
Johnny Vagabond says
Great photos, Dave! The third one, especially, really captures everything in one shot.
Dave says
Thanks Wes. The benefit of traveling with professional photographers is they will move people around to get the best shots. Then, we'd sweep in next to them and capture it as well. :)
Johnny Vagabond says
Great photos, Dave! The third one, especially, really captures everything in one shot.