in touch with nature.
In total, Rwiza village consists of nine
independent cottages, each of them
self contained and fully furnished with
materials and furniture made by local
artisans. The grass thatched structures
are all built to blend perfectly with the
surrounding landscape.
It also has a general restaurant area
that has two huts, each having a builtin concrete table and sitting area that
can allow a group of more than ten
people to share a meal. On a deck just
beside the huts are chairs and tables
set out in modern restaurant setting.
The rest of the space on the deck is set
out with wooden recliners for those
who wish to sit back and read a good
book or just watch the sun set over the
lake.
The menu at Rwiza’s restaurant
is quite simple, concentrating on
popular specials that range from
basic foreign dishes, through recipes
from neighbouring African countries
(try out the Chicken Yassa) to local
Rwandan favourites such as brochette
(roasted meat) and birayi (grilled Irish
potatoes).
“The idea is that although our menu
may not be that wide, every dish on
the menu is available at all times
can be prepared anytime a customer
orders for it,” explains Deo.
Working with the community
Besides its lavish beauty, one reason
to visit Rwiza village is the owner’s
commitment to lifting up the
surrounding community by partnering
with locals on various projects.
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