We will pick you up either in the morning or afternoon and take you shopping at different spots where you get to buy authentic souvenirs. You will drive to the local market, to a women's group center and at the mall to ensure you get all items. Let us know if you have specific items you are looking for so that you do not miss out.
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.
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.
Learn about traditional building techniques, some of them used since the times of the King. Experience the traditional ways of construction in Rwanda with a local community for a day.
It takes about 2.5 hours to reach the top and 2 hours slopping down. It is a hill of about 2,660 meters above sea level. While hiking the tourists enjoy the magnificent view of numerous number of hills in the area, beautiful scenery and landscapes, enjoy lifestyle of local people from their villages, a visit to Mushubi primary school as a stopover before you reach the real top of the hill, panoramic view on Burera and Ruhondo lakes, Bagenge Rock to mention but a few.
Being locals, we understand the culture, history, and geography of our destinations, which allows us to provide travel experiences to our clients beyond expectations.
We provide high-quality services and authentic travel experiences to our clients and secondly, to promote tourism as a means to transform the livelihoods of communities adjacent to major tourist hot spots.
Taste the local fruits at a farmers market, and shop with our guides for special ingredients needed to prepare farm-to-table cuisine!
Enjoy a private cooking class with our Rwandan Chef and learn how to create some of our signature modern African recipes.
Our bartenders will teach you how to make one of our innovative cocktails.. shush it's top secret!
This tour includes:
• Transportation by private vehicle for the day and drop off at the end of the tour
• Cooking Class, Cocktail & Lunch
Details:
• Timing: 9:00 AM to 01:00 PM / 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM
• Tours offered: daily, except for the last Saturday of every month (Umuganda); it is provided as an afternoon tour
With Two-day Nyungwe Canopy and Kivu Lake Adventure, Countryside Tours helps you experience the Nyungwe National Park canopy walk, the Night fishing and the Nkombo boat visit.
As you exit Kigali city with Countryside Tours-Rwanda looking forward to the Two-day Nyungwe Canopy and Kivu Lake Adventure, you pass through the entire Southern province enjoying the revitalising view and landscape of the Southern province and part of the Western province. Also, the experience gives an exposure to different towns along the way.
With Us, You Explore Better!
Traditionally shared during weddings and other celebrations, banana juice and beer has long been a central part of Rwandan parties. Although nowadays banana juice can be easily bought from the local store, the traditional technique for making your own brew is a much greater labour of love. Experience the whole process from tree to bottle.
Akagera national park is located in Eastern Rwanda on the border with Tanzania. African parks is currently managing this park and has done a great job with the conservation. In the past there were lots of conflict between people and the park but this was solved by fencing off part of the park and the introduction of community tours where visitors are encouraged to visit the communities and benefit accordingly. Akagera national park is a the only Savannah park in Rwanda and is home to several mammal species including Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos, Kobs, Zebras, Bushbucks, Waterbucks and most recently Black Rhinos have been introduces from South Africa, making Akagera national park officially a big 5 park like it was many years ago. It is also home to numerous bird species in the several habitats which include woodland, swamps, lakes and Savannah.
With the 3 day Kalinzu chimpanzee trekking and gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park safari option, you drive from Kigali, Rwanda straight to Queen Elizabeth National Park in southwestern Uganda for overnight. Trek chimpanzees at Kalinzu forest reserve on day two and complete the tour with gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park.
Our Talking Through Art Walking Tour offers an authentic fun, informative and uniquely personal insight into the culture, history, and daily life of Gikondo. You will have the opportunity to explore some of the hidden areas of our local community, immersing yourself in Rwandan Culture and daily life in this bustling and vibrant area of Kigali.
Your Walking Tour will be led by a local guide who has lived and worked in Gikondo all his life and is a wealth of interesting information! We will lead you into one of the bustling traditional neighborhood street markets where you will be able to explore fresh local produce and enjoy the lively atmosphere.
We will stop for a delicious freshly cooked sambusa snack and take a break at a nearby milk shop where you can try chilled ikivuguto, a traditional Rwandan beverage.
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.
2 Days Chimpanzees trekking in Nyungwe forest takes you to the canopy walkway,Nature walk & hiking.The2 days Rwanda Chimpanzees trekking safari will also reward you to do the Canopy walk experience. This activity will give you a bird’s eye sight of the forest, birds and chimps.Located in the South West corner of Rwanda, Nyungwe National Park is an untouched natural rainforest that is filled with exciting biodiversity.Covering over 1000 square kilomtres, Nyungwe forest is surely one of the world’s most beautiful and pristine mountain rainforests. It’s believed to be one of Africa’s oldest forests, staying green even through the Ice Age, which explains its diversity.
Home to habituated chimpanzees and 12 other primates species (including a 400-strong troop of habituated Ruwenzori Black & White Colobus), it’s also a birder’s paradise with over 300 species, including 16 endemics, and is home to 75 different species of mammal.
Akagera national park is located in Eastern Rwanda on the border with Tanzania. African parks is currently managing this park and has done a great job with the conservation. In the past there were lots of conflict between people and the park but this was solved by fencing off part of the park and the introduction of community tours where visitors are encouraged to visit the communities and benefit accordingly. Akagera national park is a the only Savannah park in Rwanda and is home to several mammal species including Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos, Kobs, Zebras, Bushbucks, Waterbucks and most recently Black Rhinos have been introduces from South Africa, making Akagera national park officially a big 5 park like it was many years ago. It is also home to numerous bird species in the several habitats which include woodland, swamps, lakes and Savannah.
Spend one unforgettable night on the rim of a massive active volcano, and enjoy standing face to face with a magnificent mountain gorilla silverback in DR Congo
Highlights
· Africa Oldest Park
· World Largest Gorillas
· Varied Region of the continent
· Eye to eye with the mountain Gorillas
· Accommodation on Middle class Hotels
· Largest lava lake
· Overnight at crater rim
· Side effects of eruption
This 5 days Tour takes you to the renowned Volcano National Park, Rwanda’s spectacular heritage, with breathtaking scenic allure, landscapes and home of the endangered mountain gorillas. A visit to the twin lakes of Ruhondo and Bulera plus enjoying a boat cruise on Lake Kivu in Gisenyi
Congratulations on choosing this unique hiking experience! This isn’t just a hike, it’s a journey into the heart of Rwanda. As you traverse the local hills and delve into the deeper parts of Rwanda’s villages, you’ll get a firsthand glimpse of life beyond the cityscape. You’ll see why Rwanda is fondly referred to as the ‘country of a thousand hills’, all while engaging with locals and learning about their daily lives and legendary tales. Whether you’re a solo traveler, part of a group, or on a family vacation, this budget-friendly tour offers a rich cultural experience that’s accessible to all fitness levels, even kids. By the end of the day, you’ll have not only gained unforgettable memories but also contributed to the growth of local entrepreneurship and eco-tourism. This is more than a tour; it’s a chance to make a difference.
Rwanda, known as the land of a thousand hills where the trail has more 50 percent of whole rolling mountains found in Rwandam is currently one of the world’s hottest vacation destinations.Trails give stunning views of the Lake Kivu coastline and offer adventurous travelers an exciting way to discover Rwanda and it is very cultural because it shows the Rwandan daily life
You will be cared for by the best in the industry, we are trained graded and licensed by the government of Uganda. We are passionate about our country and are very happy and please to show case the beauty and magnificent attributes that we are proud to poses and we share them with you.
We will make your dreams come true, through out your stay with us you will have a personal assistant at your call 24/7 till the end of your trip.
By then you may find out that you may not really want to leave.
But in so doing you take a little of the Nile with you and lots of pictures and memories
Once you book with Usalama Tours, we can help you get a quick visa, in just 3 days, also our prices are very negotiable.
We care about your diet, we usually ask you to tell us all that you will need to eat and will be prepared by your personal cooker once you reach the volcanoes summit.
