Rwanda · City Tours

2-Day Kigali City Tour with Mount Kigali Hike and Local Markets

2 Days Round trip from KG 14 Ave Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Presidential Palace Museum, the former statehouse with insight into Rwanda's history
  • 02 Explore Richard Kandt House and learn about Rwanda's flora, fauna, geology, and biological history
  • 03 Take in panoramic views of Kigali and the surrounding countryside from the top of Mount Kigali
  • 04 Browse local markets such as Kimironko or Nyamirambo with a Rwandan tour guide
  • 05 Visit the Nyamirambo Women Centre for shopping on day 2

Treat yourself to exclusive panoramic views at Mount Kigali on this visit to Rwanda's capital city. Explore city museums, the Kigali Genocide Memorial, and Richard Kandt House, then shop at local markets amid scenic backdrops of hills, ridges, and valleys. You can also enjoy activities such as horse riding, trail rides, and zip lining on this 2-day tour.

Start the tour by visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial, the final resting place for more than 250,000 victims of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Kigali
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kigali Memorials, Museums, and Local Markets

  • Start the tour by visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial, the final resting place for more than 250,000 victims of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

  • Head to the Presidential Palace Museum. This is one of the newer museums in Kigali, giving visitors a chance to visit the former statehouse as well as gain an overview of Rwanda's history.

  • Visit Richard Kandt House, which houses interesting information on Rwanda's flora, fauna, geology, and biological history.

  • See the Camp Kigali Memorial.

  • Have lunch at your hotel or at a recommended restaurant.

  • See other important places in the city and visit local markets, either Kimironko or Nyamirambo, with your Rwandan tour guide.

  • Return to your hotel.

2
Day 02

Mount Kigali Views and Nyamirambo Shopping

  • Go to the top of Mount Kigali for views of the city and the countryside. Indulge in different activities, including horse riding, trail rides, and zip lining.

  • Visit the Nyamirambo Women Centre and do some shopping. You may alternatively choose another store of your preference.

Mount Kigali panoramas, Kigali Genocide Memorial, Nyamirambo Women Centre markets

Where this trip takes you

Mount Kigali panoramas, Kigali Genocide Memorial, Nyamirambo Women Centre markets

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from KG 14 Ave 1 city · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private car with driver-guide and fuel

  • Pick-up from the airport and drop-off

  • English-speaking Rwandan tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Entrance permits

  • Accommodation

  • Meals

  • Tips for the driver-guide

  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • Solo travellers are assisted in customising their city tours depending on their preferences.

  • The package requires a minimum of 2 people. Solo travellers are assisted in customising the tour, and large groups are offered a good discount.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kigali, Rwanda
Tour start
KG 14 Ave, Kigali, Rwanda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in KG 14 Ave.

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