1 DAY KIGALI CITY TOUR.

Overview.

The tour takes you to the most attractive areas of Kigali city where you will enjoy and learn about the history of Rwanda mostly politically. There is a lot to visit in Africa’s cleanest city, ranging from the museums, local markets and monuments and religious sites.

Detailed itinerary.

You will be picked from the hotel after breakfast in the morning by our driver guide and then start your one day Kigali city tour where you will visit some of the iconic sites in Kigali;-

Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre.

This museum is located in Gisozi suburb and it is a burial ground for the tribal political war that took place in 1994 between the Hutu and Tutsi. Watch photos, videos and how these people were murdered and learn more about the history of politics of this country.

Nyamata church.

This church was used as a shelter and a hiding place by the Tutsi people during the times of genocide. It is estimated that over 50,000 people were killed from this church. Presently, it has been turned into a tourist site and you can find two mass graves where the victims were buried.

Presidential palace museum / Kigali art museum.

This is the former residential house for Rwanda’s late president, Habyarimana Juvenal who was killed in a plane crash in 1994 at the peak of genocide. It was later turned into a museum illustrating the life of Habyarimana and whatever happened during his reign. Also, in the compound you can witness the remains of a plane that crushed with Habyarimana and other 60 people.

Kimironko market.

This is the biggest market in Kigali city with a big number of hand-made crafts. Here you will learn basket weaving, making beads, curving and so much more. You can purchase some souvenirs for yourself, relatives and friends. Then the tour will end after a drop off at the airport or any point of your choice.