Rwanda · TOUR REVIEWS
A week here covers a capital, a rainforest, a savanna and a volcano range, and the driving between them is never the problem. The 15 below are the days that earn their place, each with its price, its hours and what travellers said afterwards.
See Kigali with a local guide, from the Genocide Memorial and markets to coffee, street art, Mount Kigali, and a traditional lunch.
“This tour was the perfect was to see all Kigali offers . Eric was an amazing tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and made sure we were all enjoying our time . Oh and the lunch was def. The cherry on top 😊 I would absolutely recommend this tour .”
Explore Kigali with local guide Gloria, from Biryogo food street and Inema Arts Centre to the Belgian memorial and Downtown.
“Very insightful and fun😅.. Gloria is passionate about what she does”
Review of a private one-day Akagera safari from Kigali, with a 4x4, lunch, hotel transfers, optional boat ride, and expert local guides.
“John Paul was an excellent guide and the boat ride was well worth the extra money as we saw a lot of wildlife we might not have seen otherwise. Crocodiles and hippos, eagles and snake birds, and a couple of elephants at the edge of the water who had come to drink.”
Float above Akagera National Park at sunrise, spot wildlife, then enjoy a bush breakfast, champagne, pickup, and a flight certificate.
“It's the first time I've applied in the air balloon. The experience was very nice. And the feeling was incredible. I recommend this place at 100%, I've been treated by like a king.”
See Kigali’s markets, hills, river views, modern centers, and Genocide Memorial on a private day tour with lunch and hotel or airport pickup.
“This tour will be worthwhile for you depending on your background. If you know more African countries and you are use to travel around the continent, it won’t be anything special at all. If it’s your first time in the continent, it might be good for you. I think it is too expensive (2Read more”
Explore Kigali on foot with local guides, from Ivuka Arts and genocide history to Nyamirambo, Biryogo, and the City Market.
“Unfortunately I would not recommend this tour, our group of 8 participated and all of us agreed it was not worth the $25 each. I didn’t hear any stories or information about the city/ history, which I expect having done many walking tours. It waRead more”
Explore Kigali’s hills by e-bike, visit markets and memorials, meet local vendors, and enjoy breakfast on this small-group city tour.
“Fun way to explore Kigali! You'll be flying over the hills of Kigali getting a sense of different parts of the city. Since the groups are small or you even get to be alone with the guide, he will personalise the tour fitting your expectations. The guide, Shark, is very friendly and easy going and makes sure you are comfortable throughout the entire trip. Can highly recommend!”
Spend a full day in Akagera from Kigali, with a private 4x4 game drive, lunch, park entry, and chances to see Rwanda’s Big Five.
“My Driver Christian was amazing. He arrived at my hotel 20 minutes early, and was with me from 5:30am until 9:30pm. I am traveling for business by myself so I went on the tour solo. He was always polite and professional, and an expert driver on the very bumpy roads. We sRead more”
Hike Mount Kigali for city views, village life, local fruit, and a friendly English-speaking guide for $35 per person.
“I had a great tour with guide Malik. He is super friendly and funny and made me feel very good and safe as a solo female traveler. The hike was at points a little challenge, but that has to do with me not being used to hills/mountains 🤗 It’s nice to be out of the city, experience rural life. All in all a great trip Ps after the meeting point, Malik arranged a taxi car to bring us to the starting point of the hike (and return). That was very convenient”
Review of Kigali’s private half-day city tour, with the Genocide Memorial, Mt. Kigali, museums, market shopping, guide tips, and value advice.
“The memorial was impactful. Alex was an excellent guide. He took me through the exhibits and explained everything. It was hard to take though.”
Review of a 1-day Akagera safari from Kigali, with big-five sightings, expert guides, park views, lunch, value, and practical advice.
“I had an amazing time. My guide Frank was great. He was very knowledgable about the wild life in the park. We saw so many different animals, including rhinos, elephants, giraffes, buffalos, zebras, antipopes, and many more. The park is fantastic and I am very glad that I didn’t miss out on this opportunity.”
Turn Rwandan coffee cherries into a cup at Umurishyo Arts Gallery with hands-on roasting, tasting, culture, and local guides in Kigali.
“What a great experience for coffee lovers! Got taken to pick fresh coffee beans and was guided to work through the whole process to make a pot of fantastic coffee which I then drank! The guides were so knowledgeable and helpful I had a great time.”
See Kigali’s markets, views, craft shops, Genocide Memorial, and Nyamirambo on a small-group day tour with lunch and hotel pickup.
“Great tour - our guide had a gook knowledge of the city! Our tour guide was very accommodating and allowed us to shift the schedule to focus on the areas we wanted to see most.”
See Kigali’s memorial, markets, art galleries, viewpoints, and local neighborhoods with a flexible guide-led tour and lunch included.
“Hurry, my guide, was passionate and very knowledgeable about Kigali and Rwanda. He was fun, smart and made my tour worth every minute.”
Explore Kigali by e-bike, from the Convention Centre and Nyarutarama to Biryogo food street, with local insight and breakfast.
“I really enjoyed riding the E-Bike. It was my first time using an electric bike. Shark is a great tour guide. He showed us how to use the E-Bike motor and took us around the whole city. We went through some famous landmarks. Overall it was really fun, especially when going downhill. I plan on doing this again on my next trip to Kigali.”
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