Things to do in Ruhengeri, Northern Province: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

It is an amazing and very adventurous experience, as you will see how the Rwandese live in their villages and homes and see the magnificent view of five beautiful volcanoes. This short walk on foot takes roughly 3 hours and the longer one takes around 5 hours or more depending on guests’ preference or their physical fitness and it ends at the foot of Bisoke volcano and have a lunch there after a short massage by the staff of volcanoes Resto-Bar.

Inclusions: Bottled water

Exclusions: Private transportation

During this adventurous and interesting tour, guests depart from the starting point with our guide and head to the village.By taking pictures freely the guests enjoy the authentic rural Rwandan life at its fullest.Entering the homes of people and interacting with them introduce the guest to the Rwandan culture. Participating in their daily cores like wood carving,weaving, digging the land,constructing, cooking,etc.

Inclusions: Bottled water

Exclusions: Private transportation

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.

Inclusions: Snacks

Exclusions: Private transportation

Rwanda Cultural tour offer you and opportunity to visit Rwanda cultural diversity including the people, activities, sites as well as interact with the locals. You'll spend 3 days trans-versing the country the local way on a "Moto-Taxi" and if possible hop in one of the buses that ferry the locals to the market just to get the feel and experience.  Get to spend a night on a homestay, prepare meals and share cultural stories with your host during your time with them.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Bottled water, All activities

Exclusions: Gratuities

The highlights of this tour are Gorilla trekking, Kigali City tour and Golden Monkey trekking. A full time English speaking guide will be with you during the tour.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Golden monkey fees, Full time English speaking Guide., Transport costs., 2 nights 3 days accommodation including meals., Guiding fees., Government taxes., All activities as indicated in the itinerary., Fuel surcharge, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottled water

Exclusions: The cost excludes your optional activities, air fares, meals in Kigali , accommodation in Kigali , the visa fees, and any other personal cost like tipping of guides, laundry.

Whether you have natural rhythm or not, with our expert instructors everyone can enjoy learning traditional drumming and dancing. This cultural entertainment experience begins with a mini-performance from a small troupe of traditional performers. Next, it’s your turn to put on a traditional costume and give it a try. You’ll have fun as the dancers teach you some basic dance steps and share a bit of the history of Rwandan dance. After some practice time, the expert dance instructors help you put everything together in a performance of your very own. After a break to catch your breath, the drummers will teach you some traditional beats, or you can even do a bit of free styling of your own on the traditional drums. No experience or expertise is necessary- it is simply fun for anyone brave enough to give it a go.

Inclusions: During the traditional entertainment,guests are entertained through various dances.

Exclusions: Private transportation

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 labor of love. In the morning, you will work with your rural host to collect the green bananas and the leaves needed to begin the process. Next you’ll dig a hole and bury the bananas to ripen over time. After enjoying a simple meal with your host family, you’ll head to the tap to collect water. The ripening process takes four days, but don’t worry- you won’t need to wait. Your hosts will have some already-buried bananas for you to dig up. You’ll then peel, mash, and strain the bananas using traditional techniques, and voila- you’ve made authentic banana juice. The day finishes back at the local pub where we boil the beer is sold to the local people so it is easy for you to taste and take away.

Inclusions: Bottled water

Exclusions: Private transportation

This trip is a fascinating insight into Rwanda giving you the opportunity to learn about the country's culture and history, take part in community workshops, interact with the local people, enjoy sports activities and spend the nights in a tent at Virunga Community Program campsite. Enjoy the thrill of sleeping under the canvas, in a relaxing environment where you can unwind, enjoy a refreshing deep sleep and get away from the city to absorb the sights and sounds of the bush, without walls separating you from nature. Virunga Community Programs strives to ensure visitors have enjoyable experiences and meaningful connections with local environment, people and host communities.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, In-person guide

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Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the preserves of Rwandese culture before, and after the war. Spare an hour and learn a traditional skill or two that will enrich your hobbies - basket weaving, brewing and different forms of traditional medicine. Discover Rwandese cuisine. Have a bit of moment with the gorillas and try a short gorilla trek. Enjoy stories as you walk around Musanze caves and get a lake view as people enjoy and canoe. Learn interesting activities at Muko/Nkotsi village such as basket-weaving, brew (and yeah okay, drink), banana beer village walks, bee keeping, drumming lessons and traditional medicine. Experience Rwandese cultural activities organised by hands of Hope and share in their culture.

Inclusions: Professional Tour guide, Transport, Gorilla permits, Water and snacks

Exclusions: Fees for cultural activities (about $30 depending on activity)

Dian Fossey Tomb Tour The walk from the park boundary to the research center where the Dian's grave is, takes about an hour to 1 hour and a half hours and affords good views of forest hogs, forest elephants, a variety of primates and bird species. is an incredible experience physically, emotionally and intellectually

Inclusions: English or French speaking guide, All Fees and Taxes, Porters and Rangers, Lunch , Bottled water, Site permit

Exclusions: Private transportation, Accommodation