A tour of Africa's cleanest city Explore Rwanda's Culture, History & Present
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What's included
- Bottled drinking water throughout the safari
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Ground transportation in 4WD safari car
- Meals indicated in the itinerary
- Park / Activity Fees
- International flights
- Personal expenses
- Personal travel insurance
- Services not specifically stated in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Visa fees
1 Day Kigali City Tour
Quick Overview
This Kigali City Tour takes you through Kigali’s always-changing neighborhood, the clean city center, the various historical sites and so much more.
On the top of the sites to see in Kigali is the Genocide Memorial, which documents the events of the 1994 genocide. Such a grim past that Rwanda – as a whole, has moved away from to become one of the safest and friendliest countries in Africa.
This Kigali city tour is suitable for family or small groups as well as solo and business travelers. The activities of the city tour are easy and therefore very doable for all age groups.
This 1 day Kigali city tour can be taken on its own or it can be added as an extra day on a longer tour exploring more of Rwanda.
Highlights
Destinations: Gisozi Genocide Memorial, Nyamata Church, Natarama Catholic Church, Inema Art Gallery
- Day 1 - Morning:
- Day 1 - Afternoon:
Genocide Memorial & Nyamata Church
We shall start the tour with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre. This is a highly emotional tour that portrays the terrifying events of Rwanda's recent history.
The Rwanda Genocide of 1994 lasted 100 days and took the lives of an estimated 800,000 people. Given that this was just recently in 1994, the events still touch the lives of the people on a directly personal level.
Visiting the Genocide memorial is the highlight of any visit to Kigali as it signifies so much not only to the people of Rwanda but to the whole world as well.
After visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial, we shall proceed to Nyamata Church. This is another heartbreaking site for learning about the genocide. At this church, like the several other genocide memorial sites, the stories are very grim and frightening.
The bodies of 50,000 people are buried here at Nyamata Church. Seeing the fate of the girl under the glass coffin just breaks whatever is left of your heart.
Ntarama Catholic Church, Inema Art Gallery
In the Afternoon, you will pause the tour and have lunch at the agreed-upon hotel of choice.
After having lunch, we shall go on to visit another genocide memorial site, Ntarama Catholic Church where 5,000 people were killed. In the children's Sunday school section, you will see where the children were thrown/smashed against the walls. The bloodstained walls were preserved.
The stairs down lead to the remains of those killed in the genocide. Being there and learning about how everything happened is not an easy thing to stomach.
After the church, we shall visit the Inema art gallery where young artists express their skills and talents. This slowly winds down the rollercoaster of such an emotional day, without taking away the effect of the experience. Inema Art Gallery will be the last item of the day after which you will be driven back to your accommodation or next stop.
Visas for Uganda or Rwanda
Both Rwanda and Uganda have simple to use online visa self-service portals where you can apply and get your visa in a few days. Here are the full articles to guide you about visas.
- Uganda visa requirements and processes for tourist
- Rwanda visa requirements and processes for tourist
Best time to visit Uganda or Rwanda
For most people, it is more pleasant and enjoyable to visit Uganda or Rwanda during the dry season months (June to September and December to February). The general climate is warm and sunny all year round, and you can visit at any time of the year.
If you don't enjoy crowds, the shoulder seasons are ideal since the tourist numbers are lower and the attractions are more intimate to explore.
Safety. Is its safe to visit?
Both Uganda and Rwanda are very safe countries to visit and live in. They are some of Africa's most visited countries and hailed for the friendly locals and warm welcoming smiles.
If you have any safety concerns or specifics your are worried about, simply reach out to us and we'll do everything to help you.
Why Choose Exclusive African Safaris
We are a full service Destination Management Company started and operating in Uganda since 2008. In more than 15 years, we have served guests from all parts of the world and helped them to enjoy wonderful experiences of the wild places, cultures and people in Uganda and Rwanda.
Choosing Exclusive African Safaris, is choosing to go with a trusted company whose wide network, experienced guides and staff will make sure that your safari experience is all that you wanted - and more.
Customizing your safari experience
All our safari packages can be customized and personalized to fit your budget, preferences and schedule. You can start the process through an already existing safari which is speaking to you - but not quite fully, and we shall tailor that trip to your wishes.
You can also directly reach out for us and request for a custom safari, and we shall work closely with you, start from scratch and build a safari that is 100% you.
