Things to do in Rwanda, Rwanda: The Best Tours

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.

Inclusions: Gratuities, Local taxes, Bottled water, Lunch, All activities, Local guide, Transport from Muhanga (Gitarama) Town to the Village

Exclusions: Transportation to/from Kigali, however, this can be arranged for an additional charge

Years ago in the time of the Rwandan Kings, there once was a prince who decided to decorate his house by molding geometric shapes onto the wall of his hut using cow dung.  In time, this technique was developed into a popular form of traditional Rwandan art called “Imigongo.”  During your workshop, you will learn the history of Imigongo Art in Rwanda.  You will then paint your own chosen Imigongo (cow dung Art) to take away with you.

Inclusions: Gratuities, Local guide, Local taxes, All activities

Exclusions: Items at the gift shop, Food and drinks

Volcanoes National Park is situated about two hours from Kigali city, Rwanda’s capital. The drive to the park is scenic – viewing the beautiful mountains and green forests, which gave Rwanda its name as the “land of a thousand hills.” Gorilla trekking can take minutes or hours depending on where the gorillas decide to rest from the previous day. When you finally meet the mountain gorillas, you will have a magical chance to see them feeding and crushing through the underbrush, babies running around and full-grown gorillas inching toward observers loudly declaring their importance.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Transport by private vehicle, Lunch and Bottled Water

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gorilla Permits, Personal Insurance and International Flight

4x4 Vehicle and Driver for Rwanda and Uganda. Experienced and friendly!  Justin has been driving tourists and people around many national parks, cities and areas of interest for the past several years.  Specialized in driving guests to Gorilla trekking and National Parks. Car capable of passing through difficult terrain.

Inclusions: The fuel is included in the price., I will also arrange my own accommodation in the different areas of interest.

Exclusions: Entrance fees to some of the National Parks may be requested., Please be sure to have the required travel documents or visas.

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

Our city tour covers the cultural and historical insights of Rwanda in general and in Kigali in particular. We visit the memorial, local markets, cultural centres and many other interesting surprises. We start at 9am and finish at 5pm.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, English speaking guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks

Celebrated as a star in the specialty coffee world, Rwandan coffee boasts delicate flavors sought after by connoisseurs around the globe. Here in the heart of coffee country we invite you to learn how Rwanda’s world-class coffee is harvested, evaluated, roasted, and served. Class guests will pick coffee cherries straight from the trees in our café’s courtyard garden, then experience transforming them into a beautiful cup of coffee.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Gift Bag, Certificate of Appreciation

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After breakfast, from your hotel in Kigali around 7Am in morning meet your driver guide and gives you short briefing about journey and takes 20 min, after 7h30 Am star drive to North-West province with 3 hours driving direct to get there, but on way we have one stop interesting spot for culture village ( Ibyiwacu cultural village is one of the key features that make Rwanda safaris exceptional experiences. its gives you a rare chance to meet local people, in their environment, with a taste of our culture and traditions. Be genuinely welcomed by the community as a special visitor while they proudly present to you aspects of their traditions and beliefs. The only way to get to know people, is getting close and interacting with local people, and taking part in their daily activities and most of all with them.) for 1.5h, thereafter we keep moving to lake kivu for relaxation,boat cruiser, hot spring water and massage takes 3 hours. Around 4 Pm we can plan back to Kigali with 3 hours driving.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

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This tour takes you to Akagera National Park, a Big Five destination that is emerging as one of the best off-the-beaten-path Safari Parks. It lacks of tourist hordes sets it apart from other destinations in East Africa and the fact that you can enjoy an optional boat Safari at lake Ihema makes it a unique experience. The tour will be led by an experience guide, who is not only at home in the park but also knowledgeable on all-things-Rwanda

Inclusions: Pick up and Drop off in Kigali, All Transportation in a Customized Safari Vehicle with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing, 1 Bottled Water Per Person

Exclusions: Akagera Park Entrance Fee 100 USD Per Person, Optional Lake Ihema 1 Hour Boat Safari 35 USD Per Person, Lunch 5 - 20 USD - Kindly Discuss/Request guide for Options, Items and Services of Personal Nature

Leave Kigali as early as 05h30 and drive for an estimated 3 hours to reach Akagera National Park by 08h30. Spend the entire day through the park to depart to Kigali late afternoon or in the evening. Akagera National Park has a diversity of wildlife including buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas and many others. After a long time being extinct in Akagera National Park, the black rhinos and lions have recently been restocked. Their sighting is always not guaranteed due to their small number and the hiding character of the black rhino. Enjoy the game drive viewing the natural habitat of different animals, birds and enjoying the view of different lakes and landscape.

Inclusions: Safari vehicle with a protective sunroof, A driver-guide by Countryside Tours-Rwanda (with a Covid-19 test), Akagera Game Lodge Picnic packed lunch, Bottled water, Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Kigali City

Exclusions: Akagera entry fee, Akagera National Park guide, Alcoholic Beverages, Anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions