Kigali City Sightseeing
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About This Experience in Kigali
Why Visit Kigali?
Kigali, Rwanda offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Kigali provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Kigali
You can reach Kigali, Rwanda by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Vehicle and a local driver-guide
- Only for morning 10h00 tours, not included for afternoon (13h00) tours.
- A cup of coffee/tea or a drink (alcohol/non-alcohol) of choice at Roof-top bar
- Complimentary WiFi onboard the vehicle
- Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Kigali city
What's Not Included
- Extra to one drink
- Anything not explicitly included in the tour
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At stop points during the trip, it is necessary to remain within the group so as to avoid disappearances which can result into activity delay.
- Shoes: Sneakers or any other comfortable shoes
- Kigali car-free day: Every first and last sunday of a month, 07h00-10h00. The tour goes on but we avoid the blocked roads
- PLEASE MENTION THE PICK-UP PLACE IN THE NOTES
- To prevent Covid-19 transmission, Uzuri K&Y workshop for sandals IS NOT VISITED until further notice
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 60 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
After pick-up, we drive sightseeing the city as... 25 minutes
After pick-up, we drive sightseeing the city as we head to Gahanga local market, our first stop. The drive takes 20 min approx.
Walk through Gahanga, a local market in the outskirts of Kigali city 15 minutes
Walk through Gahanga, a local market in the outskirts of Kigali city. You will experience the daily local market livelihood which is different from the shopping mall style. Vendors in the market, mainly ladies, are welcoming and accommodating. In case you would like to take a picture, please ask the guide to request for you.
Uzuri K&Y workshop: Note: Not available on Saturdays,... 25 minutes
Uzuri K&Y workshop: Note: Not available on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays At Uzuri K&Y workshop, you will witness a group of many young girls and boys, all participating in the made in Rwanda shoe-making chain. In line with the Government of Rwanda skill enhancement policy among the youth, the workshop hosts both the apprentices and the employees. The factory employees come from the apprentice pool. The finished products from the workshop are shelved in the Uzuri K&Y showroom. Later during the tour, you will visit the showroom and you can buy a souvenir to take home and support their initiative.
Akagera is the river separating Kigali from the... 30 minutes
Akagera is the river separating Kigali from the Eastern province and which will pass through Akagera National Park separating Rwanda and Tanzania. This river continues its way into Victoria lake and further to form Nile river. At Akagera river, you enjoy the beautiful scenery of its marshland and its surrounding hills. After that, we will have a stop-over at Rebero mount to enjoy the view of the central Kigali city and Kigali Conventional Centre in the horizon.
Visit the Uzuri K&Y showroom for the made in Rwanda sandals 30 minutes
Visit the Uzuri K&Y showroom for the made in Rwanda sandals. Located in Kigali Heights, one of the modern Kigali city shopping and entertainment centres, the visit of Uzuri K&Y showroom to witness the finished products of the earlier visited workshop.
Then, get to the buffet-style lunch and enjoy as per your preferences 1 hour
Then, get to the buffet-style lunch and enjoy as per your preferences. We estimate spending one hour approx. at the lunch place.
Drive for 15 min and walk through Kigali... 1 hour
Drive for 15 min and walk through Kigali car-free zone, visit a handcraft shop before driving through Nyamirambo area, one of the oldest suburbs of Kigali city.
For 1h15 min approx 1 hour 15 minutes
For 1h15 min approx., visit Kigali Genocide Memorial. Reaching the reception, the genocide memorial staff will brief you on how to go about the visit. In addition, visitors can rent an audio guide device to give you a more elaborate explanation on each stop within the memorial.
Unwind yourself at Ubumwe Grande Hotel rooftop bar 40 minutes
Unwind yourself at Ubumwe Grande Hotel rooftop bar. Share an afternoon coffee, tea or any drink (alcohol/non-alcohol) with your guide while having a magnificent view of Kigali city. As this is the last activity, the guide will de-brief and drop you off to your preferred place in Kigali City.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
