Rwanda · TOUR REVIEWS
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Every tour on this site on one page, strongest first. These 15 are the bookings that beat everything else in the country right now: what each costs, how long it runs, and what it actually delivers on the day. The full catalogue sits underneath if none of them suits your week.
markets, local coffee and lunch, and hotel drop-off included.
“A trip around the city with friendly Desirée. We started at the National Genocide Museum - I was in tears with the stories and the graves of 269,000 people buried on site. Although grim, it is a must to visit - to see how Rwanda reconciled after Read more”
Walk Kigali with a local guide past Inema Art Center, markets, and downtown, with optional lake or hills.
“Gloria was amazing. She had a host of knowledge about Rwanda, and very welcoming and friendly. She communicated well and made me feel right at home. I definitely recommend her. I saw sights that I would have missed if I were alone - got a flavour of local culture.”
One-day 4x4 safari from Kigali to Akagera, with WiFi vehicle, lunch and transfers, optional Ihema Lake boat ride, Big Five odds.
“Ben now a/k/a “Ben Miami Beach” is an awesome guide. He is vibrant and educated about Rwanda’s history, it’s people, the different animal species inside the park and their behaviors, not to mention Ben’s tenacious desire to please his clients. We told Ben we wanted to see the lions and Ben kept trying to find the lions in the park….until we found the lions. I highly recommend this Safari AND please ask for Ben Miami Beach. We are absolutely satisfied!!!”
Private full-day Kigali city tour with pickup and lunch, hitting Kimironko Market, viewpoints, car-free zone
“This was a very informative trip. Richard was very knowledgeable. He made the day to be a pleasant experience. I recommend the trip with a full heart. It is quite essential to get to know Kigali with a local person first.”
A 2.5-hour Kigali walking tour with art, Nyamirambo Women’s Center, Biryogo, and the City Market for $30.
“Nicely organized. Good locations. Was informative and a pleasant group of people. I enjoyed the motorcycle rides”
Ride Kigali’s hills on an e-bike, snack at the car-free food street, stop for real stories, and enjoy breakfast on a 3-hour tour.
“John was an exceptional guide who showed us really interesting parts of Kigali including the old city. The bikes were absolutely superb, powerful and really easy to manage. He gave us a fascinating background to the genocide. We stopped for a delicious sugar cane and ginger drink and then some local delicacies for breakfast. A truly superb experience with John. 10/10”
One big day in Akagera from Kigali for a private Big Five safari, with lunch, park entry, and a game drive built for wildlife sightings.
“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”
Scenic Mount Kigali hike plus village visit in Kigali Province. Panoramic views, culture, guided in English, local fruit snacks.
“This was an amazing tour. The views were absolutely stunning and Malik was so kind and a great guide who explained the history of the villages to me very well, and even took me to a local milk bar after as well as helped me find a taxi to a sunset roof spot, and gave some recs for cheaper spots with the same view! He went above and beyond to help me incuding rearranging my pickup to accommodate me. I highly reccomend this tour!!”
Private Kigali half-day tour with door pickup, Belgian Peacekeepers stop, Mt. Kigali views, and Kimironko Market.
“I was absolutely amazed to see the beauty of the city. Everyone I came in contact with was helpful and friendly.”
Kigali bean-to-brew coffee workshop with field tour, roasting, and tastings at Umurishyo Arts Gallery for $50.
“This is a must do activity on your trip to Kigali!! We had so much fun, it is not to be missed. We were welcome by some drums and then we got to execute all steps of a traditional coffee experience from opening the fruit to roasting the beans and pounding the coffee. Afterwards we drank coffee (both black and prepared with ginger) and chatted with the owner. She and her husband opened the center to fund their NGO. They also use the money they make to get kids off the streets and back in school. The artisan crafts they are selling are made by those kids. Spread the word…”
A full day with a local in Kigali, plus a rooftop drink and smooth pickup.
“my guide Bosco was great, he did a thorough briefing before we even left my hotel and he was on time and very courteous. He was patient with all my questions and had answers for them all! Olivier the owner was in contact with me immediately via whats app after i booked the tour to confirm everything and again on the morning of the tour. The car also had wifi which was awesome”
A 5 to 6 hour Kigali city tour with a local guide, comfy A/C ride, free entry stops, art galleries, views, and lunch or drinks.
“Hurry, my guide, was passionate and very knowledgeable about Kigali and Rwanda. He was fun, smart and made my tour worth every minute.”
Learn traditional Kigali basket weaving in a garden setting, guided by Rwandan women. Make a souvenir and hear the cultural stories.
“Great fun activity our guides were very good at weaving. Cool souvenir to take home as well. I was the only male but still had a good time and made myself a coaster for my beers at home. They even ran a bit overtime for us to make sure we finished The coffee shop it was done at was very nice as well. Would recommend treating yourself to a coffee there.”
Canoe the Mukungwa River from Musanze, then paddle the Twin Lakes region. Small groups, wildlife spotting, and rural Rwanda views.
“We had a lovely tour with a lot of bird watching and a perfect weather. Benjamin was great and the atmosphere was charming”
Climb Mt Kigali from the Nyabarongo wetland for big views and one included summit activity, with hotel pickup and small-group zipline options.
“I had a beautiful time. Seeing the locals doing the hike effortlessly, was even more encouraging and rewarding. The different views were breathtaking.”
