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Our guides are passionate about gastronomy, history, art and culture. We have crafted authentic and off the beaten path tours for those willing to explore the hidden gems of Kigali.

Discover Kigali on a flexible city tour that goes beyond the typical sights. Explore powerful historical landmarks, vibrant markets, colorful neighborhoods, and inspiring art galleries while gaining insight from a knowledgeable local guide. The tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off for your convenience, as well as a delicious Rwandan lunch at a local restaurant. Whether your interest is history, culture, or everyday life, this tour gives you a well-rounded view of Kigali and a deeper connection to Rwanda’s capital.

Kigali is packed with attractions, but many sights are spread out, making them tough to cover without private transportation. Tick off the highlights in less than one day during this half-day private city tour. Enjoy panoramic views from Mt. Kigali, pay your respects at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, and shop for souvenirs at bustling Kimironko Market. Door-to-door transfers are included, leaving visitors free to enjoy the sights.

Explore Kigali on an insightful walking tour designed to immerse you in the heart of Rwanda’s vibrant capital. Connect with the city’s rich culture and history as you stroll through bustling streets and interact with its warm and welcoming people. Uncover hidden gems that reflect Kigali’s unique charm, from local crafts to cultural landmarks. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, daily life, and memorable experiences, leaving you with a deeper appreciation for the spirit of this beautiful city.

Immerse yourself in Kigali's flourishing art scene through a curated tour of the city's finest galleries. This experience showcases the work of both established and emerging Rwandan artists, offering insights into contemporary African art and its cultural significance. The tour includes visits to multiple galleries, opportunities to meet local artists, and discussions about Rwanda's creative renaissance.

Navigate Kigali’s traffic and steep hills with ease on this full-day private tour by car. Follow a personalized itinerary that takes you from the city center to the surrounding countryside, with stops at popular attractions like the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Kandt House Museum. Benefit from your local driver-guide’s insider knowledge and save time with included hotel or airport pickup and drop-off, plus lunch.

Get a taste of rural Rwandan life and enjoy the country’s stunning scenery on this walk in and around Volcanoes National Park. Join a small group and stroll through the lush landscapes, home to golden monkeys and the endangered mountain gorilla. Enjoy views of five volcanoes and see how the locals live in their villages as you make your way to the foot of Bisoke Volcano.

Kigali is more than just a city , it’s a story of resilience, culture, and everyday life unfolding in the heart of Rwanda. This isn’t just a tour; it’s a chance to experience Kigali the way locals do. Walk its vibrant streets, hear the stories behind its landmarks, and feel the rhythm of a city that blends history with modern life. Whether you’re standing at a breathtaking viewpoint, exploring a lively market, or uncovering Kigali’s artistic side, every stop reveals something special.

The UN Millennium Villages Project is probably the most famous and most comprehensive development initiative of our time. It was designed to lift some of the world’s poorest areas out of extreme poverty. Our Millennium Village Tour gives answers to those visitors who want to know more about the challenges that so many African communities face, and teaches a variety of interventions that have proven to be successful in the fight against poverty. A truly educational experience, the tour touches on topics such as sustainable agriculture, education, health care, infrastructure, micro-enterprise development as well as peace building and reconciliation, while offering opportunities to authentically experience aspects of the local culture, including food, language and traditions. Guided in part by local inhabitants, the tour offers very personal insights into the lives of the villagers while ensuring that the community and the individuals involved in tourism benefit from the initiative.

Kigali has a different energy in the evening. As the sun goes down, the city lights up, people leave work, and locals gather to enjoy food, music, and good company. This experience gives you the chance to see Kigali beyond the daytime attractions and enjoy the city the way locals do. Visit popular local spots, taste street food, enjoy local drinks, listen to good music, and if you feel like it, join the locals on the dance floor. It’s a relaxed evening to discover Kigali’s social side and create memories after sunset.

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.

Rwanda’s coffee is known for its delicate flavors, and just outside Akagera National Park, you’ll get to see the caffeinated magic for yourself. On this tour, you’ll visit a world-class coffee farm—worked by female farmers—see how the beans are harvested, roasted, and more, getting a deep look at every step in the process of creating your morning cup of joe.

Begin at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Rwanda’s most important historical site, where you'll learn about the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and the country’s inspiring journey of reconciliation and renewal. Continue to Niyo Arts Gallery to discover contemporary Rwandan art and its cultural stories. Next, explore Kimironko Market, Kigali’s largest local market, filled with fresh produce, colorful fabrics, spices, and everyday life. Drive past Amahoro Stadium before stopping at the iconic Kigali Convention Center for photos. In the city center, explore Kigali’s business district and visit the Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial while learning about Rwanda’s rapid development. Then enjoy Biryogo Food Village, famous for its authentic local street food and vibrant atmosphere. End the tour at Mount Kigali, where stunning panoramic views of the city provide the perfect final stop before a comfortable return to your hotel.

Lake Kivu—one of Africa’s Great Lakes, sitting in the Albertine Rift—offers deep immersion in nature, away from the crowds. On this tour, you’ll head out early in the morning for a boat trip to the lake’s best islands, stopping for a hike, a waterside lunch, and to take in the views. There will be plenty of chances for wildlife-viewing, too.

Rwanda is a country in central Africa whose geography is mainly dominated by mountains, hence the name 'a country of a thousand hills'. One day Kigali City Tour is a great opportunity to begin or end any Rwanda journey as it's conveniently located in the geographic center of the country. Booking one day city tour / half day city tour is the perfect way to kick off your visit to Rwanda and learn more details about Rwanda's history, culture and cuisine on Rwanda's most Ranked City Tour. Hence, you will not only experience the lively city along with kind and beautiful people but also local community life, hand craft products women cooperatives and Most clean City in Africa.“Explore Kigali with Rwagasabo Safari‘s insightful City Tours”. It is a wonderful way to spend a few hours enjoying some fresh air, great views, and getting some rather vigorous exercise all in the heart of Kigali.

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

Take this opportunity to spend the day with a Rwandan family, learn about, prepare, and enjoy local food.Listen to stories and experience life in a Rwandan village. Among 3 Main Activities you will have to chose some highlights: 1. HOME HOST ACTIVITIES: -Traditional dance and drumming experience -Traditional Cuisine(Preparation and cooking traditional food served on traditional tools like imbehe, inkoko and tasting ) -Local medicinal plants that useful to heal illness. - Village walk, Meeting and interacting with local People. 2. AGRO TOURISM ACTIVITIES: -Banana Beer brewing Experience( From Banana Plantation,Juice making, Fermentation and Beer tasting) -Coffee Preparation experience( From Plantation to the Cup). -Traditional cattle, cows and milking experience. 3. ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES: -Hard and High Or Medium elevation Hiking( Mount Jali Hiking enjoying the land scape view with the Binocular and hiking sticks) -Village walk, Meeting and interacting with local Community. -Camping

Experience Rwandan culture on this intimate tour, where you’ll be invited into the homes and life of local people. Visit a traditional Rwandan village and discover how the local people live, as they welcome you into their lives. Join in their daily activities such as wood carving, weaving, digging, construction, cooking and more.

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.

Get a taste for the authentic cuisine of Rwanda during this 7-hour investigation of the country’s food system and a cooking lesson. Start your day in the farm fields of a rural village, learning about the planting and harvesting of your host’s principal crops. Then try your hand at food preparation, partnering with your host to peel, wash, grind and pound your ingredients using local tools. You’ll finish up with a lunch consisting of your morning’s hard-earned labor, along with a chance for lively conversation with your host. Your Rwandan cooking experience also covers a guide, lunch and round-trip transport to the village.

You’ll embark on an unforgettable trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll come face-to-face with the golden monkeys in their natural habitat.

The origins of the city’s name, Mt. Kigali rises above 6,000 feet (1,800 meters), offering great views of the city—and extra adventures on the summit. On this outdoor tour, you’ll start your trek up the famous hill from the Nyabarongo wetland, climbing up Kigali, watching for birds, and more. At the top, choose between ziplining, archery, or bungee jumping to round out the adventure.

Embrace the culture of Rwanda with this full day guided tour in Kinigi village. Learn more about the region's history through the art of drumming and dance. The experience begins with a performance, before donning your own traditional costume. Discover basic dance steps with the assistance of an expert teacher to assemble your own performance. Afterwards, practice freestyle drumming, no experience necessary.