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Take a break from Kigali on this full-day private tour to Lake Kivu, with round-trip transportation by 4x4 vehicle ensuring a hassle-free journey. Perfect for unwinding after a busy trip or getting your vacation off to the right start, this tour includes a scenic boat ride on the African Great Lake, relaxation at a lakeside beach and hot springs, and insight into local heritage at the Iby’iwacu Cultural Village.

Enjoy a full day guided tour with pick-up at 9:00 AM after breakfast & drop-off at 7:00 PM. Start at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a powerful tribute to Rwanda’s history. Explore the Kandt House Museum, showcasing pre-colonial life, German colonial rule, and the city’s founding, complete with natural history exhibits. Take in panoramic views from Juru Park before heading to Fazenda Sengha on Mount Kigali for horseback riding, ziplining, archery, and quad biking. Discover Nyandungu Eco-Park’s 121-hectare wetlands, ideal for walks, cycling, and birdwatching. Savor local dishes on a walking food tour in Nyamirambo’s vibrant Biryogo district. Visit Inema Arts Center’s galleries and live performances, then support women’s empowerment at the Nyamirambo Women’s Center. Conclude by exploring modern Kigali, from sleek neighborhoods to bustling markets, gaining insight into the city’s evolution and future vision.

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.

Discover the vibrant essence of Rwanda with an immersive tour of Kigali, a city celebrated for its extraordinary transformation, rich cultural heritage, and dedication to sustainability. Led by women guides from Remarkable Rwanda, a social enterprise at the forefront of tourism and sustainable development. This tour offers a unique perspective on Kigali’s past, present, and future. Experience the city through the powerful themes of women’s empowerment, historical remembrance, and sustainable progress.

Spend a day immersed in Rwanda’s lush, rolling hills on a hike to local villages from Gakenke. Follow your tour guide and hike to the top of the area’s tallest hill, reaching heights of 8,700 feet (2,660 meters) above sea level. From the top, it’s possible to enjoy views of lakes, villages, and Bagenge Rock.

Looking for an unforgettable city experience? Our Kigali City Tour invites you to explore one of Africa’s most beautiful and safest capitals, filled with culture, history, art, and breathtaking views. Choose the experience that fits your schedule, a full 1 day adventure or 2 day option. Both are designed to immerse you in the heart of Kigali, from its moving historical landmarks to its lively markets, creative art centers, and panoramic hilltop scenery. Travel with us to get an Expert local guides, Comfortable transportation, Visits to top attractions (memorial sites, markets, museums, art galleries & more), Authentic cultural experiences, Flexible itinerary ( book one or two days), Price varies by group size, making it perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and groups Whether you have one day or two, Kigali will captivate you with its warmth, modern charm, and unforgettable stories Kigali is waiting for you with us to make memories.

Kigali is packed with historical attractions, but knowing where to go—and what to see—takes local know-how. This private city tour covers the highlights of the Rwandan capital in one full day of sightseeing. Pay your respects at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, shop for souvenirs at bustling Kimironko Market, and enjoy panoramic views from Mount Kigali. Hotel pickup and lunch are included.

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.

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.

Unveil the soul of Kigali on a transformative 1-Day City Tour. Begin at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, where moving exhibits honor Rwanda’s resilience. Explore the Kandt House Museum, revealing pre-colonial and colonial history, complete with a unique zoo. Wander Nyamirambo’s colorful Biryogo street, tasting authentic Rwandan cuisine on a walking food tour. Visit the inspiring Nyamirambo Women’s Center, empowering local communities. Ascend Mount Kigali for breathtaking panoramic views of the city and countryside. Reflect at the Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial, a poignant historical site. End your day at vibrant markets, brimming with fresh produce and handmade crafts. Guided by an expert, this private tour offers curated cultural immersion and exclusive access for affluent travelers seeking meaningful adventures.

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.

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

Our Guide will pick you up from your city residence and drive through the Modern City as he heads to the Old Town where you get to see both sides of the City. Drive up Mt Kigali for a chance to view the whole City as well as enjoy horse back riding as you stopover for photos at different sites. Optionally indulge in other activities at your venue or head back to the city for lunch (own account). Drop off at your residence after a fabulous time

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.

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.

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.

On this tour, the travelers will experience the unique agro-tourism that can only be found between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, in what is known as the "Bean Belt". They will also learn about history and life of Kings of Rwanda as well as their source of richness when they visit the palace of the last king of Rwanda and his traditional cows locally known as "Inyambo".

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.

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.

The vibrancy of Kigali is beautifully showcased as you venture to where the first modern building was built, which laid the foundations for Rwanda’s capital city. Next, journey through bustling neighbourhoods for an authentic taste of Kigali life. The rapidly changing façade of the city is due to the numerous visitors and investors who are attracted to what has been hailed as one of the friendliest and safest cities in Africa.

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.

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!

The private full day tour offers exclusive access to hidden gems, expert local guides, and unforgettable cultural experiences perfect for travelers seeking authenticity and adventure off the beaten path

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.