7-Day Rwanda Heritage Adventure

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Kigali & City Orientation

Arrive at Kigali International Airport, where your guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. After settling in, enjoy a Kigali city orientation tour, visiting local viewpoints, craft markets, and neighborhoods to experience Rwanda’s vibrant urban culture. Learn about the city’s history, architecture, and post-genocide transformation. In the evening, relax with dinner at the hotel while preparing for the journey ahead. Overnight stay in Kigali.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

B&B Mountain View

• Budget guest house located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Huye

After breakfast, drive south to Huye (2.5–3 hours), the cultural heart of Rwanda. Visit the Rwanda Ethnographic Museum, home to traditional artifacts, musical instruments, ceremonial items, and exhibits showcasing Rwanda’s diverse ethnic groups. Gain insight into the history, customs, and lifestyles of Rwanda’s communities. Explore the museum’s outdoor displays and traditional homestead replicas. Evening at leisure in Huye with dinner and overnight stay at yuiur lodge.

Main Destination:

Butare (City)

Accommodation:

Hotel Mont Huye

• Budget hotel located in Butare (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Visit The Kings palace and Inyambo Cows

Travel to Nyanza (1–1.5 hours) to explore the King’s Palace, the historical royal residence of Rwanda’s monarchy. Learn about royal traditions, governance, and the daily life of the kings. Witness the Inyambo cows, with their distinctive long horns, and understand their ceremonial and cultural significance. Take guided tours of the palace gardens, traditional huts, and royal kitchens. Return to Huye for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Nyanza (Town)

Accommodation:

Hotel Mont Huye

• Budget hotel located in Butare (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bugesera Reconciliation Villages & Genocide Memorials

Drive east to Bugesera (3 hours), visiting reconciliation villages that showcase community healing initiatives after the 1994 genocide. Meet local residents and hear stories of rebuilding and unity. Continue to Nyamata and Ntarama genocide memorial churches, where guided tours provide historical context and honor the victims. Reflect on Rwanda’s resilience and cultural restoration. Return to Kigali for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Nyamata Genocide Memorial

Accommodation:

Silent Hill Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Kayonza (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Visit Imigongo Art Center & Painting Workshop

After breakfast, travel to the Imigongo Art Center to explore Rwanda’s traditional geometric cow-dung art. Observe skilled artisans creating intricate patterns and participate in a hands-on painting workshop. Learn the techniques, symbolism, and cultural significance of this centuries-old art form. Take home your own artwork as a unique souvenir. Return to Kigali in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Silent Hill Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Kayonza (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Colonial Heritage & Local Exploration

Spend the day visiting abandoned German and Belgian colonial sites, including forts, administrative buildings, and mission houses. Learn about Rwanda’s colonial history, architectural influence, and impact on modern society. In the afternoon, explore local markets, sample Rwandan cuisine, and engage with artisans. Dinner and overnight stay in Kigali.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Silent Hill Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Kayonza (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning stroll or optional cultural activity in Kigali. Transfer to Kigali International Airport for your depature. Reflect on the journey, rich heritage, and cultural insights gained during this immersive 7-day Rwanda tour.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.