The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Rwanda, Rwanda

September 27, 2021 Hector Krause

Discover the best top things to do in Rwanda, Rwanda including Kigali Genocide Memorial, Lava Bike Tours, Murambi Genocide Memorial Center, Nyamirambo Women's Center, Kingfisher Journeys, Niyo Art Gallery, Go Gisenyi Tours, Kigali Car Rentals, National Museum of Rwanda, Lake Kivu.
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1. Kigali Genocide Memorial

KG 14 Ave, Kigali Rwanda +250 784 651 051 [email protected] http://www.kgm.rw/
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5.0 based on 2,713 reviews

Kigali Genocide Memorial

A permanent National genocide memorial in remembrance of more than one million victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The memorial is a place of remembrance and learning where more than 250,000 victims of the Genocide have been laid to rest. Many people who lost loved ones in the Genocide visit to remember and grieve. There is no entrance fee and donations are gratefully accepted.

Reviewed By RefaatG

The Kigali Genocide Memorial is a must visit. It is not for the faint hearted though. It at times graphically captures the period in time when about a million people were killed within 30 days. The quiet spaces around the memorial allows one to reflect on the atrocities in solitude, which is very helpful to help unwind from the emotional experience.

2. Lava Bike Tours

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5.0 based on 51 reviews

Lava Bike Tours

Lava Bike Tours provide bike tours in the Musanze region of Rwanda. Offering several different bike adventures around the country. The main activity that Lava Bike Tours provide is called The Village Ride. As the name suggests, our ride takes our Guests through this region’s breathtaking scenery as they make their way to their destination of one of the local communities.

3. Murambi Genocide Memorial Center

Butare Rwanda http://www.museum.gov.rw/2_museums/murambi/genocide_memorial/pages_html/page_intro.htm
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5.0 based on 63 reviews

Murambi Genocide Memorial Center

4. Nyamirambo Women's Center

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Nyamirambo Women's Center

NWC was founded in 2008 as a self-help group and quickly grew to become a center that offers free education for women in the Nyamirambo neighbourhood. Today women can join the center for classes in English, literacy, computer, sewing and handicrafts. NWC also organises workshops on Gender Equality, Women's rights and gender-based violence. In 2014 a community library was opened offering books in Kinyarwanda, French and English. In an effort to develop income-generating activities for the center but also for the women of the community, NWC developed a community-based tourism project that offers guided cultural walks in Nyamirambo and Umutima, a new line of household and children's products.

5. Kingfisher Journeys

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Kingfisher Journeys

Explore, discover and journey amongst the thousand hills and see more of Rwanda from a truly unique perspective. Soak up the peace and quiet on the water, watch the beautiful landscape passing by, see the amazing birdlife, engage with friendly communities and do something unique in almost all of Africa! We run professionally guided small group kayaking day trips and overnight adventures on Lake Kivu from both Gisenyi and Kibuye multi-day activities from Cyangugu to Gisenyi. With new modern and very stable kayaks and all equipment provided, our guides offer instruction to help you enjoy this exciting - and yet also very relaxing - activity!

25 KG 572 Street, Kigali Rwanda +250 788 932 111 [email protected] http://www.niyofoundation.org
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Niyo Art Gallery

Niyo Arts center, is a collection of Rwandan creative artists and also hosts different artists from the region. we provide a space for 13 artists in residence to explore their creative talents. contemporary African art works, Music and Dance going with Drumming. Niyo Art Gallery is also dedicated to supporting street children and single mothers living in poverty in Rwanda. Our aim is to change lives through utilizing our artistic gifts - allowing us to provide basic necessities, such as education, health care, shelter, food etc. Our founder NIYONSENGA Pacifique has delved into a humanitarian visionary, bottomless barrel of music and art through multiple mediums in his decades-spanning practice. He expresses the very essence of every particular theme in a simple yet sensual and fascinating technique. According to Niyosenga, art and music help youth serve as evidence that something as easy as a beat of the drum contributes to the fight against global poverty.

Reviewed By africanaddict - Kigali, Rwanda

This is a lovely art gallery very close to the US Embassy and the Kigali Public Library - an easy walk from either location. When we visited, Niyo (founder/owner) of the gallery was there and shared with us his story and the history of the gallery. 40% of the proceeds from sales of paintings goes back into the Niyo Foundation for working with street kids. The gallery carries quite a few artists - across the range from those more on the beginner's end of the spectrum, all the way to artists who are very advanced and talented. It's a joy to walk through and look at all the art, and learn a bit about the various artists whom we fancied. They ship around the world, so don't be concerned about suitcase space. Well worth the trip!

7. Go Gisenyi Tours

Gisenyi Rwanda +250 788 704 084 [email protected] http://www.gogisenyi.wordpress.com
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Go Gisenyi Tours

We professionals based in Gisenyi ,Rwanda and provide guided tours in Hiking and Biking on Congo Nile trail, Pottering and traditional Rwandan dance , community tours and coffee roasting experience Drive to wildlife tours and boat ride on lake Kivu

Reviewed By victorhF2108TO

Hiking the Congo Nile Trail from Gisenyi to Kibuye was definetly my highlight of Rwanda and one of the most amazing things I experienced so far. The landscape and nature at Lake Kivu is simply beautiful and Fred taught me a lot about culture, agriculture and politics in his country. We had really nice conversations during these four days and hiked paths off the main trails. I totally recommend doing the Congo Nile Trail with a local as it is a different and more valuable experience than going by yourselves. Fred and Francis are very nice people, always trying to help, and I'll definitely come back to see them again. All the best to you guys!

8. Kigali Car Rentals

Kigali 250 Rwanda +250 783 008 990 [email protected] http://kigalicarrentals.com/kigali-airport-transfers/
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5.0 based on 264 reviews

Kigali Car Rentals

Kigali Car Rentals is a premier Rwanda Car rental/ car hire agency based in Kigali, Rwanda. We provide affordable exotic, luxury, and standard car rental services in Rwanda. Whether you need a 4x4 for Self drive or need a ride guided by professional drivers to take you around Rwanda, we will offer the best Rwanda Car rental experience.

Reviewed By sannahavanna

Super fast, reliable and very friendly service. Frank was communicating so well, his driver picked us up at 2am at the airport& drove us to the hotel, we got a great car (Toyota prado) which was more than perfect & comfortable to get around Rwanda, especially for the national parks. This is definitely the best car rental you will find in Kigali for sure.

9. National Museum of Rwanda

RN1/Road to Nyanza The museum actually is situated in the town of Nyanza, Butare Rwanda +250 730 741 093 [email protected] http://museum.gov.rw/index.php
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4.5 based on 111 reviews

National Museum of Rwanda

Tradition remains alive in this modern museum, tastefully displaying many examples of African life and culture.

Reviewed By F4723VCemilyp

The highlight of the visit were the LOVELY cows- truly, a uniquely Rwandan experience. The museum is very nice as well and our guide was very knowledgable.

10. Lake Kivu

Kibuye Rwanda
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Lake Kivu

Reviewed By 407kirstenj

John is 27, a really nice local guy who takes you on a 3-4 hours boat trip. We really enjoyed ourselves. We even spent more time after the trip in the nearby beach bar to hear something about the ruandan culture. His English is really good and he has a lot of information to give. We can really recommend him! And he had student pricing! Phone number: 00250784666529 Prices around 30.000 RWF for all three islands, with sun protection

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