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Nicholas_R, Jul 2026
Amazing Safari Experience in Akagera National Park
My safari in Akagera National Park was one of the highlights of my trip to Rwanda. The park is beautiful, and we were fortunate to see an incredible variety of wildlife throughout the day, including giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and many other animals.
A special thank you to Moses, who was an outstanding guide. He was knowledgeable, professional, and clearly passionate about Rwanda’s wildlife and conservation efforts. He made sure everyone had a great view of the animals and shared interesting information throughout the tour.
The day was very well organized, from the early hotel pickup to the game drive itself. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kigali and looking for an unforgettable safari experience.
OPELOYERU_T, Jun 2026
A City Shaped by Its Past and Focused on Its Future
At 9:00, Libère picked me up from my hotel. I’d already spent a few days in the country, but this was my first real day exploring Kigali itself, and the city wasted no time challenging my expectations. Everything here feels organized. Traffic moves smoothly, the streets are remarkably clean, and people seem to genuinely take pride in keeping it that way.
Our first stop was the Kigali Genocide Memorial. I knew it would be hard, but I wasn’t prepared for how much time I’d end up spending there. Some sections are difficult to walk through, especially once you register how recent it all was. What stayed with me wasn’t just the tragedy itself, but how completely the country has rebuilt since. Standing in Kigali today, it’s hard to square this place with what Rwanda went through only a few decades ago.
From there we drove through different neighborhoods, stopping at a few viewpoints along the way. Kigali is built across a series of hills, and every turn opens up a new view: red rooftops, green valleys, new buildings rising in between. The city feels modern without feeling rushed. It’s growing fast, yet somehow stays calm about it.
One thing I appreciated about Libère: he didn’t just point at landmarks and rattle off facts. We talked about daily life, education, business, how things have changed over the years. Those conversations ended up being more interesting than most of the sights themselves.
By lunchtime I was hungry enough to try anything local, so we stopped at a buffet packed with Rwandans on their lunch break, always a good sign. I loaded my plate with things I could barely name: beans, plantains, rice, vegetables, grilled meat, potatoes, a few dishes Libère picked out for me. Nothing fancy, just simple, fresh food in generous portions.
Something else caught my attention all day. I’d assumed Rwanda’s reputation for tech innovation was at least a little exaggerated. It isn’t. Digital payments are everywhere, government services keep moving online, and startups come up constantly in conversation. At one point Libère walked me through some of the plans to turn Kigali into a regional tech hub, and what struck me was how people talk about it: not as some distant ambition, but as something already happening around them.
Coffee deserves its own mention too. Rwanda takes it seriously, and after a few local cups, I understood why. Some of the cafés in Kigali wouldn’t look out of place in Europe or North America, except the beans were grown just a few hours from where I was sitting.
The longer I spent in the city, the harder it became to put it in one box. It isn’t only a place defined by its history, and it isn’t only a modern African capital either. It feels like somewhere that knows exactly where it came from and has a clear sense of where it’s headed.
When Libère dropped me off that afternoon, I realized I’d learned far more than expected, not just about Kigali, but about Rwanda as a whole. I’d arrived knowing the country mainly through its past. I left thinking mostly about its future.
Jan_F, Feb 2026
An incredible way to...
An incredible way to experience the city of Kigali! My guide, Innocent, was fantastic. His knowledge and professionalism were amazing. Can’t say enough good things about the half day tour and Innocent. This was my 3rd visit to Kigali and I feel like I’ve seen the city for the first time.
Heather_S, Jan 2026
Life experience unlocked!
Our guide, Kevin, with Countyside Tours is an animal whisperer! We were up close and personal with elephants, lions, zebras, rhinos, giraffes, hippos and more! He is a wonderful guide who knows how and where to spot the more elusive critters. Some of the highlights include lions approaching a mixed herd of prey, bull elephants sparring, and a big daddy bull elephant coming to the lake edge to hydrate!
Our group included three women from the USA. We loved the entire safari experience and service we received. Beyond the animals, Kevin stopped at a great coffee shop/pizzaria/souvenir shop on the way to and from the park; talked to us about some of the villages we passed through, and was all around knowledgeable and friendly.
Yes, it’s a bumpy road but you’re in a national park, it should be expected.
Highly recommend the hour boat tour add on.
The bagged lunch was meh. I recommend grabbing something from your hotel or the coffee shop on the way.
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