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Rwanda's best days out.
The 15 best things to do in Kigali. Markets, the Genocide Memorial, coffee houses, hillside views and the day trips that start in the capital.
Small-group Kigali tour with markets, street art, coffee and lunch, plus Mount Kigali and the Genocide Memorial. Entrance fees included.
“it was such a great experience. Colombe was a great your guide. I loved the question coffe shop and the lead person there, Sara was so kind and helpful”
150-minute Kigali walking tour with Gloria: Biryogo street food, Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial, Inema Art Centre, and Downtown.
“Gloria is an absolute gem and made the tour fun and catered to everyone's specific needs. Highly recommend. If you don't have fun on this tour, it's you ;)”
One-day Akagera safari from Kigali with 4x4 game drive, optional Ihema boat ride, picnic lunch, and WiFi photo uploads.
“great time, great guide, very nice. saw a lot of the animals. food was good. it you don't have a lot of time to see things it is good”
Private full-day Kigali tour with pickup, local market life, river and viewpoint stops, lunch, and a guided Genocide Memorial visit.
“My son and I had an amazing time on the Kigali City tour. We knew very little about Kigali but learned so much from our tour guide, Bob, who was very patient and accommodating. I definitely recommend this tour if you are new to Kigali.”
Walk Kigali with a local guide: art, a UN memorial, a women’s center, and the City Market. 2.5 hours, $30, bottled water included.
“This walking tour was a great survey of the city. Our guide - Gloria - was really knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience lovely. The stops on the tour combined art, views, history, food/drink, and neighbourhoods, along with information about both Kigali and Rwanda as a country. We had a great time and learned a…”
Ride an e-bike through Kigali hills, markets, and viewpoints with a guided breakfast stop, all in a small group for $39.
“Best option to discover hilly Kigali! Enjoyed a lot :)”
One-day private Akagera Big Five safari from Kigali with hotel pickup, lunch, and a mid-route Imigongo arts stop.
“My Driver Christian was amazing. He arrived at my hotel 20 minutes early, and was with me from 5:30am until 9:30pm. I am traveling for business by myself so I went on the tour solo. He was always polite and professional, and an expert driver on the very bumpy roads. We sRead more”
Hike Mount Kigali for panoramic Kigali views, then meet locals at a nearby village. Snacks and water included. English guide.
“Great guide up mount Kigali. Got offered two difficulty of routes. Water provided and took some breaks on the way up to look at the agriculture and forests. Learned a lot about villiage life and Rwanda as a whole. It was only me and Malik on this tour but the conversation was good. Highly recommend”
Half-day private Kigali city tour with door-to-door pickup, Genocide Memorial education, Mt. Kigali views, museums, and Kimironko Market shopping.
“I had the best time. The CEO is a very funny guy. He made it all worth it. I would give it 10stars if I could.”
Kigali bean-to-brew coffee workshop: tour local coffee fields, roast by hand (traditional and modern), and taste Rwanda blends at Umurishyo.
“This is a must do activity on your trip to Kigali!! We had so much fun, it is not to be missed. We were welcome by some drums and then we got to execute all steps of a traditional coffee experience from opening the fruit to roasting the beans and pounding the coffee. Afterwards we…”
Small-group Kigali city tour with a local guide and driver. Genocide Memorial, city views, art stops, markets, lunch, and comfort.
“Ange was on time to pick us up at the hotel. She showed us most of the sites included in the itinerary as well as taking us to a local place to have rwandan luch and tea, delicious! Kigali is very clean and green, people very friendly and helpful, we felt very safe. We highly…”
A small-group full day in Kigali with hotel pickup, local-market stops, Genocide Memorial, and a rooftop drink included, plus WiFi onboard.
“It was amazing. Totally worth it. The tour sites I visited. I enjoyed the tour and also lost track of time. This is a tour you should definitely embark on.”
Kigali e-bike tour with breakfast: small group ride, lakeside views, car-free food street stops, and Niyo Art Gallery with guide Shark.
“Friendly guide who is kind and really welcoming. I'll definitely come again for the experience when I visit Kigali again”
Learn traditional Kigali basket weaving in a garden workshop. 2 hours, $30, materials included, taught by local Rwandan artisans.
“What a beautiful cultural and enriching experience. We did the weaving/pottery as a group and it was incredible. The masters really take their time to explain and help you with the help of a translator. You can tell these are passionate people. The scenery of the location is very pretty. I recommend these activities to…”
Guided Mt. Kigali hike from Nyabarongo to Kigali views plus an included summit adventure like zipline, archery, or horse ride.
“I had a beautiful time. Seeing the locals doing the hike effortlessly, was even more encouraging and rewarding. The different views were breathtaking.”
