Kigali Genocide Memorial

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.

Kigali City Tour 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.

Skip the hassle of renting a car and see the highlights of Kigali from the comfort of a vehicle with a local Kigali guide. Along the way, a guide keeps you entertained and shares firsthand, professional details about the city that you would likely miss if traveling on your own. You can choose a driver-only experience for an independent Half-day engaging tour or add one of our engaging tour guides to learn even more about Rwanda's history and culture as you navigate Kigali's Vibrant city and rich history. Our tours are designed with the lens of a foreigner in mind and a local who has hand-picked local sights to provide a wholesome, rounded experience. Moreover, this tour will highlight Kigali's must-sees with the convenience of a private driver on a half-day tour that explores minimum 5 top Kigali sights, such as Kigali Genocide Memorial Kimironko Market, Kigali Car Free Zon Nyadungu Urban Wetland Eco-Tourism Park. Also, we can customize places to visit according to your interests

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.

Enjoy a day discovering Kigali’s art, history, fashion and culture. Discover the old City of Kigali, tour a local market, taste Rwandan coffee, enjoy local art and a visit to an entrepreneur’s workshop. Return to Heaven Restaurant for a local, traditional Rwandan meal. Optional: Visit to the Genocide Memorial.

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!

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.

Kinunu Guest House was built in the heart of a coffee plantation and offers a fascinating view of Lake Kivu as well as a surprising ecotourism experience for visitors. The activities offered at KGH include a live experience on how coffee is grown and cared for until it reaches the cup, a farm tour, swimming on a private beach and activities in the area. boat, among others. The guesthouse is also known as the base camp for the Congo Nile Trail which attracts many tourists and cyclists.

Our Kigali City Tour is customizable and designed to give you an intimate view of Kigali throughout an entertaining packed day. Our curated half day tour is a mix of Rwandan art, history, and culture. Drive through the City of Kigali, visit an art gallery, taste Rwandan coffee, and meet a local entrepreneur.

2 days Gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda is the ultimate adventure experience in Rwanda. Many people plan for years to be able to watch the mountain gorillas in their natural habitats. Rwanda’s volcanoes national park is among the four parks where mountain gorillas are currently inhabiting. This gorilla safari will bring you close to these massive but gentle animals that live in a communal family led by the dominant silver back. In some gorilla groups you will find more than one silver back in which case it implies the other silver-backs had to submit to his leadership or breakaway and start their own families. Volcanoes national park is about 2 hours drive from Kigali. As you travel to the home of mountain gorillas in the Virunga volcanoes, enjoy the scenery of ‘the thousand hills’. Gorilla trekking will take you in the deep jungles as you search for these massive animals.

Our City Tour is designed to give you an intimate view of Kigali on a fun, action packed day.  Our tour is the perfect way to kick off your visit to Rwanda and give you the confidence to explore on your own. Your guide is a Kigali resident who know this city better than anyone else. The tour visits a wide range of places to give you a varied yet intimate view of the city and give you great insight to the city and country in just one day.

When you visit Rwanda and Uganda with Heritage Safaris, you are guaranteed quality and luxury combined at affordable-yet competitive price! We ensure you have a memorable and extraordinary experience. Our packages take you to exciting tourist destinations in Rwanda and Uganda. We do not stop until our clients are fully satisfied!

The Rwandan genocide, also known as the genocide against the Tutsi, was a mass slaughter of Tutsi and moderate Hutu in Rwanda, which took place between 7 April and 15 July 1994 during the Rwandan Genocide. Ntarama and nyamata are former catholic churches. Many Tutsi people gathered here as a church was considered a place of safety. On this educational tour, you will learn the causes, reality, and consequences of the Genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda.

A Kigali city tour will reward you will a tour of one of the cleanest and safe country not only in Africa but in the whole world. You will be able to learn from the past History on the country by visiting the Kigali Genocide memorial and know the journey of transformation the country has undergone.

Visit the two genocide memorials outside Kigali City. With our local and friendly tour guide, the transport is assured with a private transport car with WIFI onboard to keep you connected with your loved ones and the world. The church of Ntarama was converted into a genocide memorial on 14th April 1995 and is dedicated to the 5,000 people who lost their lives there. It contains human remains, clothing, and artifacts belonging to those who were killed at the church, which remain on display at all times. Nyamata Genocide Memorial was desacralized by the Roman Catholic Church on 11th April 1997 and transformed into a memorial to the victims of the genocide. One person is buried inside the church, which also houses victims’ clothes and their belongings. Mass graves are situated behind the church, containing 45,308 genocide victims. The memorial is located in what was originally the Nyamata Parish.

Peacefully nestled along picturesque hilltops, Kigali is a thriving African city immediately notable for its cleanliness, orderliness, and hospitality. Kigali is a great place to begin or end any Rwanda journey as it’s conveniently located in the geographic center of the country. Kigali is very clean and safe, with extremely welcoming people.

Experience the vibrant pulse of Kigali through our immersive city tour. Delve deep into the rich history and modern developments that have shaped Rwanda. Ascend Mt. Kigali for breathtaking city views, visit the poignant Genocide Memorial and Camp Kigali Memorial, explore the historical Richard Kandt House, and learn about the Campaign Against the Genocide. Immerse yourself in the local culture by shopping at Nyabugogo market, meeting locals, and enjoying milk at a traditional milk bar. Discover the captivating Rwanda Arts Museum and be guided by a knowledgeable Rwandan guide who brings the city's stories to life. This tour is a gateway to understanding the past, present, and future of Kigali.

For those who are pressed for time who wish to familiarize themselves with the Rwandan capital, our half day city tour is a perfect addition to your Rwanda trip. Learn more about Rwanda's history at  the Historic Museum, visit a bustling craft market, dine at the famous 'Hotel Rwanda', and visit the heart-wrenching Genocide Memorial.

Kigali is a magnificent and modern capital city of Rwanda. The city is beautiful and tech orientated, with rolling hills, ridges and lush valleys. Kigali is also known as The Cleanest City in Africa. this 5-hour long bicycle tour will help you to discover Kigali and learn about its History by vising different attractions. Highlights of this tour are Kigali genocide memorial and one the local markets, Nyamirambo the oldest city in Kigali, different art centers and galleries. The tour will also take you to one of the best local restaurants, Milk bars and test Rwanda’s best coffee.

With Rwanda gorilla trekking Experience, our professional guides will take you for a 2 day visit to see the gorillas in their natural habitat. As you travel to the Volcanoes National Park, take an en-route visit to some of the cultural and historical sites like the genocide memorial site, museums, and local market. You will eventually proceed for the gorilla tracking which is the major activity of the Rwanda gorilla trekking safaris.