Tours in Kigali

This tour combines nature, culture, and relaxation, offering a perfect blend of adventure and insight into Rwanda’s rich coffee heritage. Experience the beauty of Lake Kivu on an adventure packed with excitement and relaxation! This tour combines scenic views, hiking, kayaking, cultural encounters, island visits, and a hands-on coffee plantation experience. Trek through lush landscapes, paddle across serene waters, explore charming islands, and dive into Rwanda’s rich coffee heritage. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this tour offers a unique blend of thrilling activities, cultural insights, and breathtaking scenery.

Ride through green hills, lively markets, and meet friendly locals. Learn about Kigali’s history, art, and traditions during the ride. Enjoy great views of the city and countryside. Explore Kigali by e-bike and help protect the environment. Take a break and enjoy a delicious breakfast during the tour.

Our English/ French speaking tour guide will pick you from where you will be staying in Kigali around 10h Am after breakfast, with Private vehicle, short briefing then proceeds with Kigali city tour and end around 3h Pm Kigali is Rwanda’s capital city and was named in 1907 by Dr. Richard Kandt, the first colonial resident governor of Rwanda. The city is built on several hills and valleys. Kigali compromises of 3 major districts and these include Nyarugenge, Kicukiro and Gasabo. Our Kigali city tour excursion explores the major historical and cultural sites of Rwanda. The trip begins after breakfast.

Field-to-Cup Journey: Explore Rwanda's coffee fields from start to sip. Hands-on Roasting: Master traditional and modern techniques. Exclusive Kigali Tasting: Savor unique blends with local experts. Cultural Exchange: Connect, learn, and make a positive impact.

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.

Experience Highlights: Basket Weaving Mastery: Dive into the ancient art of basket weaving, mastering intricate techniques from local artisans. Pottery Paradise: Shape your imagination into tangible art during a hands-on pottery session, guided by skilled artisans blending tradition with contemporary flair. Beaded Elegance: Craft stunning jewelry, exploring vibrant colors and designs inspired by Rwandan culture and craftsmanship. Canvas and Culture: Paint your impressions of Rwanda on canvas, guided by local artists who share the secrets of their craft. Cultural Fusion: Participate in lively discussions with local artisans, gaining insights into Rwanda's rich cultural tapestry and witnessing how your engagement directly supports the community

You will gain brewing skills from an internationally Authorized Specialty Coffee Association Trainer (AST). Guests learn on more than 5 brewing equipments and can choose to focus on any equipment of their choice. At the end of the class, you'll get to go home with professional AST recipes that can easily be used to improve your daily coffee routine.

Discover the best of Kigali with local guide Aline. Perfect for both visitors and expats. Experience the authentic beauty of Kigali with her. Discover hidden gems, taste local cuisine, and create unforgettable memories.

Years ago in the time of the Rwandan Kings, there once was a prince who decided to decorate his house by molding geometric shapes onto the wall of his hut using cow dung.  In time, this technique was developed into a popular form of traditional Rwandan art called “Imigongo.”  During your workshop, you will learn the history of Imigongo Art in Rwanda.  You will then paint your own chosen Imigongo (cow dung Art) to take away with you.

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.

Celebrated as a star in the specialty coffee world, Rwandan coffee boasts delicate flavors sought after by connoisseurs around the globe. Here in the heart of coffee country we invite you to learn how Rwanda’s world-class coffee is harvested, evaluated, roasted, and served. Class guests will pick coffee cherries straight from the trees in our café’s courtyard garden, then experience transforming them into a beautiful cup of coffee.

-This 1 Day Akagera National Park short tour is a trip taking you to experience an African exceptional tour exploring the land of Thousand Hills in Rwanda’s wildlife destination. -This 1 day trip will give you a classic African safari outlook of Rwanda – the land of “a thousand Hills.” Akagera National Park is a mixture of Savannah and forested areas giving you varied sights of Rwanda. On your trip look out for mostly the big mammals. -This is the tour you will not find anywhere else because it gives multiple choice of activities to be done in one.

This is an extraordinary safari adventure that offers a double chance to spot the iconic Big Five, including the majestic Lions, mighty Elephants, formidable Buffalos, elusive Leopards, and the awe-inspiring Black and White Rhinos. This park is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, as it boasts a diverse array of other fascinating creatures, such as graceful Giraffes, striking Zebras, elegant Impalas, formidable Crocodiles, and mighty Hippos, among many others. Prepare for an immersive game drive experience that takes you through the natural habitats of these magnificent animals. Witness the wonders of nature unfold as you encounter an incredible variety of bird species and marvel at the breathtaking views of the lakes and landscapes. Our safari tour ensures you have the best opportunities to observe wildlife up close, capturing unforgettable moments and creating lifelong memories. Depart from Kigali as early as 05h30 am and back 6-7pm

Akagera National Park, “where nature thrives”, a tour to Rwanda’s wild heart gives you a glimpse into the spectacular natural beauty and wonders, including scenic views, unique landscapes, wildlife species, and cultural encounters. Akagera National Park is a haven to witness the Big 5 and Beyond, namely, Elephants, buffalo, leopards, and lions, as well as other animals like hyenas, giraffes, antelopes, and warthogs, as well as a variety of indigenous and migratory bird species. The short and exciting tour shall let you discover the hidden gems you’ve been yawning to get

With Kigali City Sightseeing, Countryside Tours-Rwanda helps you discover different parts of Kigali city with a professional and friendly local tour guide. For convenience, a pick-up in Kigali city is provided. The City sightseeing include Gahanga local market, Uzuri K&Y workshop for made in Rwanda sandals, Akagera; the river separating Kigali from the Eastern province and which will pass through Akagera National Park separating Rwanda and Tanzania. This river continues its way into Victoria lake and further to form Nile river. The city tour passes via Rebero, with the view overlooking the central part of Kigali city and the Kigali Convention Centre in the horizon and goes on to Kigali Heights-one of the modern shopping and entertainment centres, the car-free zone for, to Kigali Genocide Memorial and finally, Ubumwe Grande Hotel rooftop bar for a refreshing afternoon coffee or a local drink of choice. With Us, You Explore Better!

This is a unique Experience of facing wildlife in their natural habitat. Our guides are really friendly and efficient.

The trek takes an hour to about 8 more depending on where the gorillas had been the previous day. The hike is quite strenuous but all the more rewarding once you set your eyes on the gentle mountain gorillas. They always move in a big number with the Silverback at the lead. You will watch them carry about their day to day routine like the juveniles playing, mothers feeding their young ones and the Silverbacks taking watch out for their families avoiding any predator.

We provide a lifetime experience as we bring you closer to community. Comfort is our priority as our cars Suit any terrain.

Akagera game drive, combined with Ihema Lake Boat Ride. We leave Kigali early and drive for an estimated 3.5 hours to reach Akagera National Park. With our local and friendly tour guide, the transport is assured with a 4x4 Toyota Rav4 car with WIFI onboard to keep you connected with your loved ones and the world (***Some spots in the park do not have connectivity***). The game-drive is spiced with the stunning one-hour Ihema boat ride. Spend the entire day through the park to depart back and reach Kigali in the evening. Akagera National Park has a diversity of wildlife including buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas and many others. After a long time being extinct, the black rhinos and lions have recently been restocked though their sighting is always not guaranteed due to their small number and the hiding character of the black rhino. Enjoy the game drive viewing the natural habitat of different animals, birds and enjoying the view of different lakes and landscape.

The one day Rwanda gorilla trek takes you to the Volcanoes National Park a home to the remaining endangered mountain gorillas, which have stayed due to the effort of our Beloved Dian Fossey once the great primatologist, she was brutally murdered in her cabin at a remote camp in Rwanda in December 1985. It has been theorized that her murder was linked to her conservation efforts, probably by a poacher. Early morning breakfast, and meet with our guide at around 4.am and Drive to Musanze and around 7.am you will be at the volcanoes headquarters for briefing about the mountain gorillas and the volcanoes as well. Thereafter enter the forest to track GORILLAS. When you meet with the gorillas you can take photos and/or videos. This will normally take you 1 hours with them until midday, then go for lunch. after having lunch visit gorilla guardian village for culture experience Then drive back to Kigali to your Hotel.

Embarking on a 1-day gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda is an unforgettable adventure that brings you face-to-face with the majestic mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Silver Bird Tours Agency offers tailored experiences that ensure a seamless and enriching journey.

Rwanda is a country in central Africa whose geography is mainly dominated by mountains, hence the name 'a country of a thousand hills'. Despite the country having a lot of hills and mountains, Kigali city dwellers, remain left behind, when it comes to recreational hiking experiences. This package offers participants an opportunity to experience at first hand a day to day lifestyle of Rwandans. whereas a walk along Nyabarongo river where different agricultural activities can be seen, birds singing around will be an added delight. Mt. Kigali is the highest mountain (hill) in Kigali. The trail starts from Nyabarongo wetland (Ruliba clay factory) and finishing in Nyamirambo. 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.

Bamboo Ecotours organizes eco-conscious trips that benefit the guests and local communities. We invest up to 15% of our revenues into community projects such as rehabilitating health centers, building water catchment systems, and providing education scholarships to students.

This trip combine bits of Tracking the Volcanoes Nat park and visiting a local communities to learn their culture and also immense yourself and get to experience through songs and dances. Gives a short visit travel a glimpse of Nature and cultural diversity of the Rwanda people and also enjoy time out of the busy city life.