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Experience a serene boat ride on Lake Kivu, primarily in Karongi and Rubavu, when you book this private experience. Enjoy hillside views and explore islands in Karongi or lakeshores in Rubavu. Enhance your experience with options like a coffee tour, the Congo night trail, a hot spring session with a massage, or night fishing (at an additional cost).

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.

Embark on the ultimate adventure when you book this gorilla trekking tour during your time in Rwanda. With a private guide, hike through the jungles in search of the endangered mountain gorillas that inhabit Volcanoes National Park. Get an up-close look at the majestic creatures and see how they interact with their families and the environment.

Akagera National Park—home to the “Big Five”— is one of the best places to spot wildlife in East Africa, but animal sightings take time and skill. On this full-day private tour from Kigali, ride through the park by rugged 4x4 with an open-top roof for better access and visibility than you’d have with a standard car. Entrance fees are included, plus door-to-door hotel transfers from the capital.

The 6 Days Rwanda Uganda Wildlife Safari offers the opportunity to trek golden monkeys at Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda before travelling onwards to Uganda for gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park.

The largest protected wetland in Africa, a day in Akagera National Park promises wildlife sightings galore. On this tour, you’ll depart Kigali bright and early, making the roughly 3-hour drive through the African countryside to the park. From there, it’s a day of game drives, scouting for lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes, and more.

Dense forests might not be what you picture when you think of East Africa, but that’s exactly the landscape you’ll explore at Nyungwe National Park, in southeast Rwanda. Departing from Kigali, you’ll cross massive swinging bridges in the tree’s wild canopy, count the colors of orchids, listen for monkey calls, spot incredible flora and fauna, and more.

Mysteriously murdered in 1985, Dian Fossey was one of the world’s foremost experts on the endangered mountain gorilla. On this private tour, hike to her home and grave in Volcanoes National Park, where she’s buried with 20 of her gorilla friends. An excursion that’s both steeped in nature and history, you’ll get to see a side of Rwanda beautiful, serene, and hard to forget.

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.

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.

Roughly three hours from Kigali lies a world of Africa’s favorite wildlife, from elephants to black rhinos. No need to book a long safari—on this tour, you’ll depart the city bright and early, getting in a full day of game drives as you traverse the park’s low mountains and savannah. Following your guide’s keen eye, you’ll scout for giraffes, zebras, lions, impalas, buffaloes, and more, all in their natural habitat.

Get a first-hand peek at some of Rwanda’s most iconic wildlife during this private overnight trek through Nyungwe National Park, with round-trip transportation from Kigali. Experience a lush, nature-filled reserve, with a chance to spot endangered bird species, rare orchids, and the park’s most famous inhabitants: chimpanzees. All-inclusive excursions include meals but exclude gratuities, personal insurance, and international flights.

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trek into Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park with Afri Safaris to encounter the rare and playful Golden Monkeys—found only in the misty Virunga Mountains. This thrilling one-day adventure is perfect for travelers short on time but craving unforgettable wildlife experiences. Watch these curious, golden-furred primates leap through bamboo forests in one of Africa’s most biodiverse regions. Kick off your epic day with an early departure from Kigali on a scenic 2–2.5 hour Enjoy a seamless and comfortable journey with our premium 4×4 safari vehicles, equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity to keep you in touch with your loved ones & the world, plus onboard power charging systems to keep your devices fully powered throughout your adventure. Enhance your day with an optional visit to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund or the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village—an ex-poacher community celebrating Rwandan culture and conservation. Ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and explorers

Discover Rwanda’s rich biodiversity when you book this 2-day tour from Kigali to Akagera National Park. Alongside a private guide, enjoy game drives and a boat safari on Ihema Lake to spot wildlife like hippos, crocodiles, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and perhaps even lions and black rhinos. Upgrade to include accommodation for a seamless safari experience.

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.

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.

Join a spiritual journey to Kibeho, Rwanda, for a memorable 2-day pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of Kibeho. This special journey starts on August 14, 2026, allows you to connect with fellow pilgrims and immerse yourself in the profound history and significance of the site. Engage in prayer, reflection, and community as you visit sacred spaces and participate in solemn ceremonies. - Experience the rich spiritual atmosphere of Kibeho during the the vigil mass of solemnity - 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.

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.

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.

Bananas play an integral role in Rwandan culture and this half-day tour gives you a glimpse into the famous banana juice. Join a small group and learn how to make the drink in the traditional way. Walk through the grove to collect green bananas and leaves to bury and ripen over a few days. Dig up some ripened bananas and peel, mash, and strain the fruit to get your delicious juice.

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.

Take a break from the busy streets of Kigali and spend a day immersed in the beautiful natural scenery of Lake Kivu. With a private guide, drive to the lake where you see a waterfall, visit a tea plantation, take a boat ride, and soak your muscles in a hot spring. Your last stop is a visit to a cultural village that is home to reformed poachers.

In the western Great Rift Valley, Nyungwe National Park protects lush mountainscapes, dense rainforests, 13 species of primates, and so much more. On this tour, you’ll get to customize a full day to your liking, choosing between crossing swinging bridges, navigating the rainforest, visiting coffee and tea plantations, taking in the King’s Palace, and so much more.

Trek through the highland forests of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park in search of the golden monkey on this thrilling adventure. Track the monkeys and see their playful antics in bamboo territories. Then, explore Gorilla Guardians Village, a cultural center run by former poachers turned guardians, where you can engage in traditional activities, dances, and a unique wedding ceremony.