Day1: Kigali City Tour
Meet and greet tour Driver /guide at our office or somewhere in Kigali
Tour will start by visiting
Mount Kigali for a fantastic view of the city, surrounding hillside and countryside. It is one of the highest points in Kigali city.
Kigali Museum and learn the history of city and country
Visit the
genocide memorial site, a grim reminder of a senseless massacre of innocent’s lives in 1994. Learn about Rwanda’s history from pre-colonial times to 1994 genocide and how Rwanda has dealt with that past. We continue with our tour and see the new developments in Rwanda; the recovery has been incredible, a testament to humankind’s resilience
Mille Collines Hotel (Hotel Rwanda) for lunch
Kigali city tour will include a stop at the historic ‘Hotel Rwanda’. Still a classy hotel to this day, the Mille Collines Hotel offers a delicious buffet lunch including African Food such as Amateke, Ibijumba etc.
Visit the
Kimoronko Giant Market, where you will have a chance to bargain as locals do and test to african food such fruits, drinks and also you will have chance to the hand art and craft market of CAPLAKI for souvenir shopping. optionaly if you still have time will be able to visit the most populary art gallery in East Africa called
Inema Art Center where you will meet magician doing their things.
Later in the evening, proceed to your Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Legend Hotel
Day2: Transfer to Akageranation for a Game Drive
Day tour to Akagera national park for a Wildlife Safari
Today early morning we leave Kigali at about 5 am for a day trip to
Akagera national park, which is about 2.5 hours away from Kigali. Akagera national park is majorly a Savannah park with Elephants, Zebras, Giraffes, Buffaloes, and recently introduced Lions. We shall take a game drive in search of these mammals. The game drive can last about 4 hours depending on the animal sightings and interest.
Have lunch at Akagera game lodge or a picnic lunch in case you packed before your last game drive on your way out of the park arriving in Kigali later that evening.
Meal Plan: Lunch
Points of Interest
- Rwanda
- Explore comfortably with private tour convenience
- Gain insights from a professional guide
- Stay hydrated with complimentary bottled water
- All National Park fees covered
- Enjoy included meals (B,L,D as per itinerary)
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Relax in pre-arranged accommodation as per itinerary
- Benefit from all local taxes being included
- No extra charges with fuel surcharges included
- Travel in comfort in a private vehicle
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
If you’re short on time but want to get a comprehensive understanding of the capital of Rwanda, our half day city tour is an excellent supplement to your journey in Rwanda. Gain deeper insights into the history of Rwanda at the Historic Museum, explore a vibrant craft market, have a meal at the renowned ‘Hotel Rwanda’, and pay a visit to the poignant Genocide Memorial. The tour also includes a visit to Akagera national park which lies in Eastern Rwanda, bordering Tanzania. Recognized as Rwanda’s only Savannah park, it provides a habitat to various mammal species such as Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos, Kobs, Zebras, Bushbucks, Waterbucks and lately Black Rhinos that were brought from South Africa, making Akagera national park officially a big 5 park as it used to be. It’s also a home to a plethora of bird species inhabiting diverse habitats including woodland, swamps, lakes and Savannah.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is formal
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
