What to do and see in Kigali, Kigali Province: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

May 18, 2022 Major Galusha

Inhabited since the 11th-century, what is now Kigali has been the home of Twas, Tutsis and Hutus. The city sits on a series of verdant ridges and lush valleys, and has a Muslim Quarter and a bustling market. Rwanda's capital is the site of battles that left over a million, mostly Tutsi and moderate Hutus, dead. Kigali Memorial Centre is a permanent memorial to 1994's Genocide, built on a mass grave where 250,000 are buried. Kigali City Tour Bus offers an excellent introduction to this now safe, friendly city.
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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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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. New Horizon Tours and Services

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New Horizon Tours and Services

Tour Operator based in Rwanda run by indigenous wildlife enthusiastic individuals offering custom made safari packages in East Africa; Rwanda Experts.

3. Wildlife Tours Rwanda

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Wildlife Tours Rwanda

Wildlife tours - Rwanda is a Professional Inbound Tour company; specializing in high quality tours that incorporate pro-poor tourism, responsible tourism and ecotourism approaches in the development, operation and management of all our packages. In addition, we organize cultural and community-based tours within Rwanda and other countries. In the year 2009, 2010 and 2011; 88.6% revenues went to local communities as direct benefits. Besides that, 12 local guides were trained and employed by the company on short and long term contracts; schools, dispensaries, child-headed homes, widows of genocide, reformed perpetrators of genocides also benefited.Through Community-based tours; women empowerment has been achieved and also encouraged innovations, creativity and entrepreneurship amongst the local community groups receiving tourists. Because of incomes generated from tourism in all community-based tourism activities, this reduced conflicts within many homes in villages where we operate.Our tours support conservation as our motto says, "conserve through eco-tourism" The Dream of the company is to see majority of Rwandans benefit from tourism through employment, capacity building and empowering local communities to improve their livelihood, alleviate poverty and strengthen unity among Rwandans. At the same time, we strive to build strong lasting relationships with all our clients and partners. We allocate over 50% of the company profits for community development.

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.

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!

6. 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!

7. World Fusion Tours

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World Fusion Tours

World Fusion Tours is a family orientated tour operator with a head office based in Kigali, Rwanda as well as operating as a travel agent in Brisbane, Australia. Our customized itineraries & services cover most popular East African destinations (Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya & DRC) and even extend into Incredible India. Whilst we provide our clients with the usual wilderness safaris, primate & mountain treks, World Fusion Tours specializes in cultural & special interest tours across East Africa & India. We design tours for: Families, Schools & universities Individuals & groups with a special interest to experience/study (traditional dance, music, culture, cooking, wildlife photography, primate tracking & birding). Our philosophy is to support as many local operators and organisations across the region with every itinerary that we prepare, ensuring the ripple effect of us doing business in the region benefits as many people as possible. We have a family of local NGOs and Cooperatives running small income generating initiatives that we encourage our clients to support by including them as suggested activities in our cultural experience itineraries. Clients who want to experience a balance of popular tourist attractions and customised cultural/special interest experiences book with World Fusion Tours.

8. Abraham Konga Jewelry Collections

KG 672 St, Kimihurura House 31, Kigali Rwanda +250 785 561 626 [email protected] http://www.abrahamkonga.com
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Abraham Konga Jewelry Collections

Recycled jewelry from padlocks, Cowbone, Cowhorn and assorted handicrafts from Rwanda and East Africa in general. Masks, baskets and souvenirs

Reviewed By helenamh11 - Panama City, Panama

Abraham makes amazing jewelry that is both classy and unique. Everything is handmade and high quality. I especially love his long necklaces but his earrings and bracelets are beautiful as well! Abraham is also a great guy and a wonderful person to chat with as you browse his creations. There is a souvenir shop next to his store as well as other stores nearby, making this is a great stop for anyone looking to get some memorable souvenirs from Kigali.

9. Kigali Car Rentals

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

10. Golden Rwanda Safaris

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Golden Rwanda Safaris

Features Animals Safari Company, Taxis & Shuttles, Transportation Hiking & Camping Tours, Nature & Wildlife Tours, Tours, Outdoor Activities Day Trips, Cultural Tours Golden Rwanda Safaris offers Gorilla Tours to Rwanda, Uganda & Congo to solo, Group Travelers to Visit Mountain Gorillas & Eastern Lowland gorillas, Nyiragongo Hike, Cultural Safaris & City Tours to Kigali. Find the most affordable Safari trips to Visit Gorillas in Rwanda starting with 1 Day Gorilla Safari to Volcanoes.

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