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Exploring Kigali is necessary once you land in this unique, cleanest and safe city. Being the best and cleanest city in Africa, touring Kigali will make you comfortable as a way to kick off your visit to Rwanda and most important experiencing the beauty of the entire country. Based on your travel needs and aspirations, we will customize this package with much flexibility in order to help you enjoy the beauty of Kigali city. Our guides are very knowledgeable about Kigali city as they will connect you to the local community with a warmly welcome.

This tour combines adventure, nature, and convenience in a single day. You will: Experience the thrill of soaring above one of Africa’s oldest rainforests on the canopy walk and zipline. Learn from an experienced local guide about the forest’s unique wildlife, plants, and conservation efforts. Enjoy a hassle-free day with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Capture breathtaking views and photo opportunities in a pristine, untouched environment. It is perfect for travelers who want a full Nyungwe experience in just one day without missing the highlights.

This 2 Day tour will take you to the Western Province where you will Visit Lake Kivu for Unforgettable Boat tour, Visiting Islands like Napoleon Island (where you can hike, relax, spot Bats), Peace Island and Monkey Island, also you will have opportunity to see swimming cows. Later You will Visit Nyamyumba Hot springs where you can enjoy foot massage with Local Peoples.

Our Talking Through Art Walking Tour offers an authentic fun, informative and uniquely personal insight into the culture, history, and daily life of Gikondo. You will have the opportunity to explore some of the hidden areas of our local community, immersing yourself in Rwandan Culture and daily life in this bustling and vibrant area of Kigali. Your Walking Tour will be led by a local guide who has lived and worked in Gikondo all his life and is a wealth of interesting information! We will lead you into one of the bustling traditional neighborhood street markets where you will be able to explore fresh local produce and enjoy the lively atmosphere. We will stop for a delicious freshly cooked sambusa snack and take a break at a nearby milk shop where you can try chilled ikivuguto, a traditional Rwandan beverage.

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.

Kigali City Highlights Tour (4–7 hours) Explore Kigali with a local driver-guide and discover the city’s history, vibrant neighborhoods, and lively markets. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, art galleries, and local hotspots—all in one day. Pickup from your hotel or Kigali International Airport.

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

Discover the vibrant heart of Rwanda on this immersive Kigali City Tour, designed to give you the perfect introduction to one of Africa’s cleanest and safest capitals. Begin at the moving Kigali Genocide Memorial, where you’ll gain meaningful insight into Rwanda’s history and inspiring journey of unity and resilience. Continue to Kimironko Market, the city’s largest and most colorful market, where you can experience authentic daily life, browse fresh produce, vibrant fabrics, and handcrafted souvenirs. Discover Rwanda’s thriving creative scene at Inema Arts Center, showcasing contemporary African art and local talent. Step back in time at Kandt House Museum, then enjoy panoramic views over the “Land of a Thousand Hills” from Mount Kigali. You’ll also see the iconic Kigali Convention Centre, a symbol of modern Rwanda. With convenient hotel pickup, a knowledgeable local guide, and a balanced mix of history, culture, and scenic beauty, this tour offers an unforgettable Kigali experience.

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.

Get to know more about Rwanda’s colorful and unique fashion when you embark on this half-day experience. Join a private guide and visit some of Kigali’s biggest names in clothing and jewelry for a look at this new wave of fashion. Visit boutiques, peruse a fabric market to pick out textiles, and perhaps even purchase a few pieces for yourself.

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.

Explore the enchanting landscapes and vibrant cultures of Rwanda on a Safari and Countrywide Tour, tailored for photographers and non-photographers alike. See breathtaking wildlife, including incredible Birdlife and the Big 5—Buffalo, Rhino, Leopard, Elephant, and Lions—while also navigating through iconic Rain Forests, the Volcanoes national park and the serene and peaceful Lake Kivu. Engage in unique experiences: - Exclusive SUV, driver and guide; - 2 day Game and Boat Safari; - Gorilla, chimpanzee and Volcanoe trekking; - Canopy walk high above the Rainforest or take a zip-line; - Personal Boat trip on Lake Kivu; - Cave Exploration; - An off the beaten track village and wildlife adventure, including wild hippos and migratory birds in the stunning Rwandan countryside; - If photography is your passion, learn from a professional photographer with expert tips and techniques -Visit markets, art galleries and cultural sites

Its exceptional biodiversity, particularly its high concentration of endemic species, making it a globally significant biodiversity hotspot. It's one of the oldest rainforests in Africa, and also serves as a vital water catchment for Rwanda. Additionally, the forest offers unique experiences like chimpanzee trekking and a canopy walk Biodiversity: Is also renowned for its rich biodiversity, including a high number of endemic species found nowhere else. It boasts 265 endemic plant species and 28 endemic bird species. UNESCO World Heritage Site: It's recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, highlighting its outstanding universal value in terms of biodiversity and ecological processes. Unique Experiences: The forest offers activities like chimpanzee trekking and a canopy walk, providing unique wildlife viewing opportunities. Oldest Rainforest: It's one of the oldest rainforests in Africa, contributing to its unique ecosystem.

This Tour helps you to see the real life of Kigali through all corners of the city, our guides are very flexible and can take you anywhere you want. the tour includes a visit to a new and old Kigali, to show you the real image of where the country came from and the journey to greatness after a few years of recovering from the Genocide.

The essence of a trip at Rwanda is to view great primates that inhabit its beautiful nature reserve. Explore the Genocide memorial, the old Rwandan kingdom, Mosque quarter in Nyamirambo, and National Museum in Butare. Afterward, go for a gorilla trek at Volcano National Park. End the journey at leisure in Lake Kivu watching the birds on a boat ride.

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.

Our tour also gives a combination of experience between the ancient and modern Kigali with a stop at the Kigali Genocide Memorial for the learning and remembrance tour about the tragic past that the country went through during the Genocide Against the Tutsi in 1994.

This Tour Isn't For Everyone. If you want the Rwanda you've seen in photos—gorillas, Kigali tours, palace visits, Lake Kivu sunsets—skip this. This tour revolves around inspirational figures who transformed Rwanda—from colonial times through genocide to today. Even your lodge host has a story worth telling. Meet Father Fraipont, the "father of people with disabilities." Meet Godfrey, whose conversation under a tree fed 20,000 people. Learn from Batwa master potters. Ride on the back of a bicycle 'African Taxi' through landscapes and heritage sites that shaped royal power. Hear monarchy stories in the palace. Watch everything you know about waste change: cow urine grows massive bananas, dung powers homes, banana stalks become sanitary pads. Two days meeting giants. Understanding Rwanda through people who refused to let it break.

Learn about traditional Rwandan building techniques and experience rural village life during this flexible-length excursion with a local family. Discover the traditional methods used by Rwandans for brick making and fashioning rope from banana trees. After enjoying a simple but delicious lunch of cassava and beans you’ll spend the afternoon applying your new skills to build an animal shelter, fence or house. Finish your trip with a chance to shop for locally-made handicrafts. This chance to learn about Rwandan construction also covers a guide, lunch and transport to the village.

Take a step back in time to learn and taste coffee picked, washed, roasted and ground by your own hand.

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.

Designed for those seeking a profound understanding of Rwanda's complex past, our Political and Historical Tour takes you on a thought-provoking expedition to prominent memorials and museums. These sites serve as powerful testaments to Rwanda's history and political landscape, offering a comprehensive narrative of the nation's journey. This tour is more than just a historical overview; it's an opportunity to engage with Rwanda's past and present, fostering a deeper appreciation for the country's resilience and progress. By the end of your journey, you'll gain invaluable insights into Rwanda's transformation, making this tour an essential experience for history enthusiasts, political science students, and anyone seeking to understand the complexities of nation-building in the face of adversity.

This thrilling 2-day safari offers an authentic wilderness experience in Rwanda's Akagera National Park. Engage in exhilarating daytime game drives, an exclusive night safari to spot elusive predators. Camp under the stars, surrounded by the sounds of nature, and connect with diverse wildlife including elephants, giraffes, and hippos. Ideal for adventure seekers and nature lovers, this tour promises unforgettable encounters in Rwanda's stunning savannah landscapes. - Two days of immersive wildlife experiences in Akagera National Park - Night safari to observe predators like lions and leopards - Scenic boat ride on Lake Ihema with opportunities to see hippos and crocodiles - Includes meals, camping, and transportation for a seamless adventure

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.