Kigali City Tour and Sightseeing
Description
Exploring Kigali is necessary once you land in this unique, cleanest and safe city. Being the best and cleanest city in Africa, touring Kigali will make you comfortable as a way to kick off your visit to Rwanda and most important experiencing the beauty of the entire country. Based on your travel needs and aspirations, we will customize this package with much flexibility in order to help you enjoy the beauty of Kigali city. Our guides are very knowledgeable about Kigali city as they will connect you to the local community with a warmly welcome.
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Itinerary
The Kigali Genocide Memorial commemorates the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The remains of over 250,000 people are interred there. There is a visitor centre for students and others wishing to understand the events leading up to the genocide that occurred in Rwanda in 1994.
Kimironko Market, located in the Kimironko neighborhood of Kigali, is the busiest market in town. Locally made, Kimironko market is rich with made-in-Rwanda products that includes souvenirs, various fabrics for clothes, without forgetting local food plus different types of vegetables.
The site in Rwanda's capital city Kigali where ten Belgian UN peacekeepers were murdered by the Hutu extremists in order to provoke a withdrawal of the UN forces, which then cleared the way for the full scale of the Rwandan genocide to unfold.
The Campaign Against Genocide Museum is one of the eight museums managed by the the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy. It is housed in the Parliamentary building of Rwanda and was inaugurated in 2017 by Paul Kagame with an aim to showcase the history of Rwanda during the campaign against the genocide against the Tutsi.
Mount Kigali or Mont Kigali in French, is a hill in Kigali City, Rwanda, after which the city was named. Mount Kigali is located directly West of the city center in Nyarugenge District. The majority of Nyarugenge District is located on the slopes of Mont Kigali.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our driver guide will be at the hotel between 30 min to 1 hour, and we will be happy to have client's WhatsApp number for a quick chart during pick-up time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
Our vacation in Rwanda with my husband was beyond extraordinary, thanks to the flawless coordination and professionalism starting the pickup at the Airport and straight forward see around the cleanest city in Africa. Benoit was amazing driver and we highly recommend Sahihi Africa Tours to explore Rwanda.
We really appreciate and we loved serving you guys. Thanks for exploring Rwanda with us!
The Kigali City Tour offers a captivating glimpse into Rwanda’s vibrant capital. From the poignant Kigali Genocide Memorial to the bustling Kimironko Market, the tour blends history, culture, and modern charm. Scenic drives through clean, tree-lined streets reveal stunning views of the surrounding hills, while stops at local art galleries and coffee shops add a personal touch. Whether you're a history buff or a curious traveler, this tour delivers a well-rounded experience that’s both moving and inspiring. Highly recommended for first-time visitors seeking depth and beauty in one of Africa’s most progressive cities.
Thank you so much Gary, Kigali/Rwanda is always open and welcomes you even next time!
The Kigali City Tour was a beautiful experience and most importantly was the tour guide Mr Jabil. He made the tour worth every bit of the time spent. He is very friendly, full of energy and vast in the cultural knowledge and history of Rwanda and its neighbouring counties. After the tour with him I felt like visiting DR Congo 🇨🇩 ☺️. I enjoyed my tour and visit to Kigali. Thank you Sahihi Africa Tours, Thank you to Mr Jabil.
It was amazing not only serving you but also meeting your lovely family. You made everything easy for the tour and we still remembering your kindness and flexibility. We will be happy to meet you again in Rwanda.
This city tour was the absolute highlight of our trip because of the amazing tour guide, Mr. Jabil who was very patient and well versed in every bit of Rwanda's history
Really appreciate, We loved serving you guys and we will be happy to meet you again in Rwanda.
I had an incredible experience with our… I had an incredible experience with our tour guide in Kigali. He was not only friendly and easygoing, but he also had a genuine passion for sharing his knowledge about the city. It was amazing how he made sure we knew everything about Kigali, and his enthusiasm was infectious. I highly recommend him if you want a memorable and informative tour. Can't wait to visit again!
Hi my friend, serving you guys was really amazing, you kept time and show up excited to explore a country of 1000 hills. We hope to see you again in Rwanda!
