Explore Kigali’s transformation with women guides. Discover culture, history, and sustainability on a private tour. Book now for a unique experience.
Explore Kigali’s transformation with women guides. Discover culture, history, and sustainability on a private tour. Book now for a unique experience.
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Camp Kigali Memorial - This memorial pays tribute to the 10 Belgian UNAMIR peacekeepers who were tragically killed on the first day of the 1994 genocide. Initially tasked with protecting Prime Minister Agathe Uwilingiyimana, these soldiers were captured, disarmed, and murdered by the Presidential Guard.
What to expect: At the Belgian Memorial in…
- Camp Kigali Memorial - This memorial pays tribute to the 10 Belgian UNAMIR peacekeepers who were tragically killed on the first day of the 1994 genocide. Initially tasked with protecting Prime Minister Agathe Uwilingiyimana, these soldiers were captured, disarmed, and murdered by the Presidential Guard.
What to expect: At the Belgian Memorial in Camp Kigali, visitors gain insight into the tragic events that sparked the Rwandan genocide. The solemn site offers a compelling narrative of bravery and sacrifice. Guides will share moving stories, enriching your understanding of Rwanda’s history.
- Kigali CarFree Zone - Begin your walk through Kigali’s car-free zone at the site of the notorious RTLM hate radio station, concluding where Rwanda’s first republic flag was raised at independence. The area is home to craft shops and the Simba Supermarket, a favorite among Rwanda’s youth for its free internet.
What to Expect: This lively pedestrian area is ideal for shopping for souvenirs, interacting with locals, and experiencing the vibrant street culture. You’ll discover various craft shops offering unique handmade items.
- Question Coffee Kiyovu - Since 2013, Bloomberg Philanthropies has invested in innovative training for coffee farmers and producers, elevating smallholder farmers within the coffee value chain. These long-term investments have resulted in a partnership with Sustainable Growers, home to Question Coffee Cafe & Roastery, a social enterprise, and the Coffee Training Academy.
What to expect: Savor a cup of coffee at Question Coffee, Kigali’s premier coffee chain that empowers over 40,000 women. Learn about Rwanda’s coffee blends, meet the entrepreneurs and farmers, and purchase coffee-related souvenirs.
- Kigali Heights - Kigali Heights, one of the city’s most popular malls, overlooks the Kigali Convention Center, inspired by Rwanda’s traditional huts. Visit Zuri, a women-led footwear enterprise utilizing African art prints and sustainable materials.
What to Expect: At Kigali Heights, visit Zuri, a women-led footwear enterprise founded by two young Rwandan entrepreneurs. Admire the creative sandal designs made from African print materials, known as Kitenges, and other sustainable products. These sandals, favored by Kigali’s women, could become your next favorite pair.
- Kigali Convention Centre - This car-free zone, popular among youth for its free Wi-Fi, features a statue symbolizing Rwandan women’s resilience. Capture photos with your guides, reflecting themes of women’s empowerment, sustainability, and development.
What to Expect: Take photos with your guide under the statue Roundabout, symbolizing the special recognition given by the Rwandan Government to women, surrounded by Kigali’s finest architecture and most iconic landmark in the car-free zone. These photos will encapsulate the essence of your tour, highlighting themes of empowerment and sustainability. Then take a stroll down the car-free zone to the parliament building.
- Campaign Against Genocide Museum - From 1993 to 1994, during the Liberation War, the parliament building hosted part of the Arusha Peace Accords and 600 RPA soldiers protecting RPF leaders who were to form part of the Broad-Based Transitional Government. It was closed during the genocide and reopened as the National Parliament in late 1994. In December 2017, a museum dedicated to the Campaign against Genocide was officially opened to the public in the parliamentary building.
What to Expect: Rwanda’s parliament boasts the highest proportion of women representatives worldwide. The rooftop offers sweeping views of Kigali, enhanced by a 3D topographical map. Enjoy panoramic views of the city from the parliament rooftop. Your guide will highlight the places you’ve visited and those you haven’t, providing a comprehensive view of Kigali with the aid of a 3D topographical map.
- Kweza Craft Brewery - Conclude your tour at Rwanda’s first craft beer brewery, which introduces women to brewing and creates opportunities for female farmers. Today, Kweza continues to honor the tradition of beer. In Rwanda, and many cultures worldwide, women have traditionally brewed beer but have not benefited from that creation and lineage at the commercial level.
Kweza aims to have women manage all aspects of the business and enable African women to share in the profit of the product they’ve historically always made - as investors, staff, or leadership - ultimately building generational wealth on that history.
What to Expect: Tour the brewery to see how different flavors are crafted, learn about the art of brewing beer, and enjoy a tasting of their six unique flavors as you unwind your day.
- Private transportation
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled water
- Beer tasting at Kweza Craft brewery and a glass of beer. This is only available for afternoon tours on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Licensed English speaking guide
- Private transportation
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled water
- Beer tasting at Kweza Craft brewery and a glass of beer. This is only available for afternoon tours on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Licensed English speaking guide
- Snacks
- Airport parking fees, incase of delayed flights. We cover the first 30 minutes only, it costs $2/hr
- Snacks
- Airport parking fees, incase of delayed flights. We cover the first 30 minutes only, it costs $2/hr
Explore the lively spirit of Rwanda with an engaging tour of Kigali, a city renowned for its remarkable transformation, rich cultural heritage, and commitment to sustainability. Guided by women from Remarkable Rwanda, a leading social enterprise in tourism and sustainable development, this tour provides a distinctive view of Kigali’s history, present,…
Explore the lively spirit of Rwanda with an engaging tour of Kigali, a city renowned for its remarkable transformation, rich cultural heritage, and commitment to sustainability. Guided by women from Remarkable Rwanda, a leading social enterprise in tourism and sustainable development, this tour provides a distinctive view of Kigali’s history, present, and future. Discover the city through the impactful themes of women’s empowerment, historical remembrance, and sustainable advancement.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.