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Get an authentic taste of rural village life in Rwanda during this flexible-length, small-group experience visiting with a local family. Get a chance to participate in daily chores like hoeing the fields or planting crops, then take a break for a lunch of local Rwandan fare and have time chat with your hosts. Finish your day with a weaving lesson and a chance to purchase local handicrafts made by your family. This small-group experience, limited to six guests, also covers a guide, lunch and transport to the village.

Experience Kigali after dark with a local guide who knows the best spots for music, dancing, and nightlife. Unlike other tours, this small-group experience (max 8people) gives you insider access to popular clubs, karaoke venues, bars, and live music spots, letting you see the city like a local. Enjoy a safe, fun, and personalized night out, exploring Kigali’s vibrant energy, music, and culture perfect for solo travelers, couples, or groups looking for an unforgettable evening

Learn to make banana juice, a popular elixir typically served at Rwandan weddings and parties, during this 8-hour course. You’ll start your experience by hand picking green bananas and dropping them into a hole in the ground for ripening. After enjoying an authentic lunch with your hosts, dig up your now-ripe bananas to start the juice-making process. Finish you day with a chance to shop for souvenirs at a local artisan market. Your banana juice course includes a guide, lunch and round-trip transport to the juice-making site.

Remember the victims of the Rwandan genocide when you embark on this memorial tour from Kigali. With a private guide, visit the former Catholic churches of Ntarama and Nyamata, where thousands fled for safety but instead, were killed. Pay your respects and learn about the causes, realities, and consequences of the Tutsi genocide in Rwanda.

Nyamirambo is a bustling and vibrant multi-cultural commercial suburb of Kigali that offers visitors a typical African flair. Comparable with South Africa’s ‘Township Tours’, this unique experience brings you right into the heart of the colors, noises and smells of urban Rwanda. Here, people from different educational, cultural and social backgrounds live together among enchanting shops and busy markets, surrounded by the sounds of Islamic prayer, children’s games and commercial activities. Your hosts, the young and charming women of the Nyamirambo , will take your hand and guide you through their home area, a part of town that is also called “the city that never sleeps”. You are also invited to one of their homes where you will learn how to cook a Rwandan meal, and share lunch over intriguing conversations.

The Big View Trail, as its name suggests, offers breathtaking panoramic views along the entire hike, with an uninterrupted vista extending up to 40 kilometers from the summit. This cultural trail weaves through significant heritage sites, as Nyanza was once the capital of the kingdom, passing through hills once home to various kings. The hike also immerses you in local life, guiding you through farms all the way to the summit. Bird enthusiasts will find this trail rewarding, as the wetlands host over 20 documented bird species, with a guide providing a catalogue. Highlights of the hike include a visit to a local cooperative and the WasteWise demonstration farm at Dufatanye, where you’ll see how waste has been transformed into a tool for restoring dignity, creating the "Village of Hope." At Dufatanye, you’ll interact with women who recycle waste into beautiful souvenirs and learn how to craft using plastic bottles.

Participate in an 8-day spiritual pilgrimage to Kibeho, Rwanda, where the Virgin Mary, known as the Mother of the Word, communicates divine messages. Gather with thousands of worshippers from around the globe for the solemnity of Our Lady of Kibeho, a profound opportunity to deepen your faith while exploring the rich culture and natural beauty of Rwanda. Discover other Catholic shrines and enjoy full board accommodation alongside transportation during this enriching journey. - Experience the solemnity of Our Lady of Kibeho with thousands of pilgrims - All-inclusive package with accommodation, transport, and full board meals - Explore Rwanda's religious sites and stunning landscapes - Customize your pilgrimage dates for 2025 and 2026, accommodating groups from 15 to 45 people

Journey to Kibeho, Rwanda, for a profound 3-day pilgrimage celebrating the Solemnity of Our Lady of Kibeho starting from August 14, 2026. Engage with fellow pilgrims as you commemorate the anniversary of the Virgin Mary's apparitions, an event that draws thousands from across the globe. This pilgrimage includes full board meal, accommodation and transportation, allowing for an immersive spiritual experience at this sacred site. Customize your travel dates to align with other significant Marian solemnities throughout the year. - Participate in the historic celebration with over 60,000 pilgrims - Participate in meaningful prayers and reflections with fellow attendees during solemnity mass - Immerse in the spiritual message of Our Lady of Kibeho - Our dedicated guides and staff will organize everything so that pilgrims can remain in a state of prayer without any distractions. - No accompanying priest needed, welcoming all faiths and visitors

Enjoy a day discovering Kigali’s art, history, fashion and culture. Discover the old City of Kigali, tour a local market, taste Rwandan coffee, enjoy local art and a visit to an entrepreneur’s workshop. Return to Heaven Restaurant for a local, traditional Rwandan meal. Optional: Visit to the Genocide Memorial.

This experience stands out as a *unique hands-on art workshop in Kigali* where guests don’t just watch—they create. Travelers design and paint their own custom bag and *take it home the same day*, making it a memorable **DIY souvenir experience in Rwanda**. Unlike typical tours, it is a relaxed, beginner-friendly *creative activity in Kigali* guided by *Delphine, a talented local female artist*, offering a direct connection to the local creative scene while supporting local talent. Hosted at Golden Coffee, it’s one of the most engaging *things to do in Kigali* for travelers looking for authentic, creative, and cultural experiences.

Dive deep into the dark history of Rwanda’s genocide during this full-day tour from Kigali. With a private guide, learn about the massacre of the Tutsi and Hutu people that took place between April and July 1994. Visit the Ntarama ad Nyamata churches, where several people took refuge during the genocide, and hear stories about what it was like during this time.

Shake a leg and catch a beat during this 3-hour traditional Rwandan dancing and drumming lesson. Get a sense for the basic steps of Rwandan dancing, and learn about the style’s history. After a little practice you’ll test out your moves in a performance led by your instructors. You’ll continue the day with a course in traditional drumming and a chance to improvise a few beats of your own. Finish your excursion with some souvenir shopping for traditional handicrafts. Your dancing and drumming course includes a guide and bottled water.

Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda) is a spectacular protected area in northern Rwanda, best known for safeguarding the endangered mountain gorillas. Located within the Virunga Mountain range, the park is characterized by dramatic volcanic peaks, dense bamboo forests, montane rainforests, and mist-covered slopes. The park is home to several volcanoes, including Mount Karisimbi, Mount Bisoke, and Mount Muhabura, and supports rich biodiversity such as golden monkeys, forest elephants, birds, and diverse plant species. Volcanoes National Park is internationally renowned for gorilla trekking, allowing visitors to hike through rugged terrain for a rare, close encounter with gorillas in their natural environment. It also plays a vital role in conservation and research, continuing the legacy of Dian Fossey, whose work helped save mountain gorillas from extinction.

A Kigali city tour will reward you will a tour of one of the cleanest and safe country not only in Africa but in the whole world. You will be able to learn from the past History on the country by visiting the Kigali Genocide memorial and know the journey of transformation the country has undergone.

This is not a typical workshop. It is a cultural ritual you participate in. Most travelers visit Rwanda for landscapes and wildlife. Very few experience its botanical heritage through their own hands. In this workshop, you do not just observe. You formulate, blend, and pour your own soap using locally sourced ingredients such as local coffee, bitter leaf ,Rwandan basil, aloe vera, hibiscus and local clays. Every ingredient carries a story rooted in land, healing, and tradition. What makes this experience distinct: You craft a product yourself rather than watching a demonstration You learn the cultural meaning behind each botanical You engage directly with a local, woman-led clean beauty brand You leave with something you created, not something mass-produced It is immersive, intimate, and sensory. If you are looking for an authentic Kigali experience beyond sightseeing, this is a meaningful way to connect with Rwanda’s culture through beauty, storytelling, and craftsmanship.

Kigali is the cleanest, safest city in Africa! A walking tour is a great way to discover Kigali because the roads are relaxed, chaos in the city center is minimal, and safety is assured! Each walking tour may be customized based on your interests!

Explore the vibrant streets of Kigali on a guided bike tour of the city. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, explore Nyamirambo, and taste local delicacies.

You will experience Kigali on a history-minded tour of the city. Far from simply looking at buildings and listening to a few anecdotes, you will learn about life in Kigali during several different time periods and begin to understand the impact each era had on the Rwandan people. The main stops include the first colonial building in Kigali, the Hotel des Mille Collines made famous in the movie Hotel Rwanda and Camp Kigali, a small memorial that provides an excellent introduction to the subject of the genocide. You can also choose to visit the Kigali Memorial Center a must-see for most visitors to the country and the main genocide museum. A burial site with over 250,000 victims of genocide, the memorial includes an exhibition on the history of genocide in Rwanda, a children’s memorial exhibition and an exhibition on comparative genocide in the world. The large memorial garden contains ten mass graves where families and visitors may pay their respects.

Discover Kigali’s rich culture and natural beauty on a memorable city tour. Start your journey at Kigali City Center (Car-Free Zone), where you can enjoy a relaxed walk, local cafés, public art, and the city’s vibrant atmosphere. Continue to the Kigali Genocide Memorial to gain meaningful insight into Rwanda’s history, resilience, and reconciliation journey. Next, take a short 20-minute drive to Nyandungu Eco-Park, one of Kigali’s top eco-tourism attractions. Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the park’s restaurants, surrounded by peaceful wetland scenery. After lunch, explore over 10 km of walking and cycling trails through restored wetlands and reforested areas. Visit the Pope’s Garden, Medicinal Garden, and Birdwatching Decks for quiet exploration and excellent photography. End the tour with a visit to Kimironko Market for an authentic local shopping experience, and stop by the Niyo Art Center to enjoy contemporary Rwandan art, depending on the time available.

Take some time in Rwanda to learn about the country’s social development when you take this private tour to the Akilah Institute, Rwanda’s only all-woman’s college. Tour the campus to learn about the college’s education and leadership model. Then, gain insight into local life with a walk in the culturally diverse Nyamirambo neighborhood, including a stop at the Nyamirambo Women’s Center for local handicrafts.

Discover Rwanda’s cultural heritage with this One-Day King’s Palace Museum Tour, featuring your choice of a coffee plantation visit or the Ethnographic Museum in Huye. Begin in Nyanza with a guided tour of the King’s Palace Museum, exploring traditional royal homes, historic artifacts, and the iconic Inyambo long-horned cattle. Continue to Huye, where you can either experience a hands-on coffee plantation tour, learning about cultivation, processing, and tasting freshly brewed Rwandan coffee, or visit the Ethnographic Museum, home to one of East Africa’s richest cultural collections. With comfortable round-trip transport from Kigali and an expert guide, this full-day tour offers an immersive and authentic way to explore Rwanda’s history, culture, and traditions in just one day perfect for culture lovers, coffee enthusiasts, and curious travelers.

A historical and political tour will open up travel in a way you’d never expect. This tour gives you an insightful glimpse into the complex issues of the ethnic divisions and the role played by the catholic church and different colonial powers in the events that led to the genocide. The tour also offers hearing first hand from people closely involved and well informed is eye opening. The second part of the tour is an opportunity to spend a day in the life of Rwandan farmers, artisans and fishermen. We also get the relax at Lake Bugesera where we get to enjoy Rwandan food.

An overnight Experience is a unique opportunity to participate in the life of a rural Rwandan and her/his family. Home Stay hostesses live in homes made of mud or bricks, which usually have one larger front room for receiving visitors and a few smaller bedrooms for the family. In the enclosed area behind the house, there is an outdoor kitchen, enclosed pit latrine and bathing outhouse, animal stalls and family work space. Most host families have about four children at home. In Rwandan culture, guests are considered a blessing! Your Home Stay Experience begins with a drive to a nearby village, where you and your BGE guide will be welcomed by your rural community hosts. This experience can be long or short depending on the guest's wishes and it is popular with students that are participating in abroad study programs,internships and researches.

This tour offers a comprehensive understanding of Rwanda's complex history, from the ancient Kingdom to the colonial era and the devastating genocide. You'll gain valuable insights into the nation's remarkable journey towards reconciliation and its ongoing development.