Kigali Heritage & Culture: Guided city and museum tours, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial and artisan collectives.
Women’s Empowerment in Nyamirambo: Community-led walking tour with food tasting and storytelling at Nyamirambo Women’s Center.
Musanze Cultural Immersion: Visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, learn traditional cooking, drumming, and storytelling.
Banana Beer Brewing: Interactive demonstration of Rwanda’s traditional drink.
Traditional Dance Workshop: Hands-on lesson with a local troupe.
Lake Kivu (Gisenyi): Explore a fishing village, meet local fishermen, and enjoy lakeside relaxation.
Craft Shopping: Support artisan cooperatives with handmade souvenirs.
Scenic Landscapes: Transfers through Rwanda’s lush “thousand hills” countryside.
Arrival at Kigali International Airport, meet & greet.
Private transfer to your hotel.
Afternoon/evening guided walk through Kigali’s clean streets, local markets, and craft shops.
Cultural dinner with live Rwandan music and cuisine.
Accommodation: The Retreat by Heaven / Kigali Serena Hotel.
Guided Kigali City Tour: Kigali Genocide Memorial, Inema Arts Center, and Presidential Palace Museum.
Evening cultural dining experience.
Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel / The Retreat by Heaven.
Morning visit to Nyamirambo Women’s Center: walking tour, food tasting, and interactive storytelling.
Afternoon free for shopping or coffee tasting.
Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel.
Scenic 2.5-hour drive northwest to Musanze.
Afternoon immersion at Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village: traditional music, dance, storytelling, and community projects.
Evening cultural performance at lodge.
Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel / Virunga Lodge.
Morning banana beer brewing demonstration with locals.
Optional village walk or traditional basket weaving workshop.
Afternoon relaxation at lodge with views of the Virunga volcanoes.
Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel / Virunga Lodge.
Transfer (~2 hrs) to Gisenyi on Lake Kivu.
Visit a fishing village: meet fishermen, learn about night fishing traditions.
Afternoon free for lakeside relaxation or optional boat ride.
Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel / boutique lakefront lodge.
Breakfast at the lake.
Leisurely return to Kigali (3 hrs).
Stop at craft cooperatives for last-minute souvenirs.
Airport transfer for departure.
Total Cost: $ per person sharing
Private transport in 4x4 safari vehicle with driver-guide.
Accommodation: 3 nights Kigali, 2 nights Musanze, 1 night Lake Kivu.
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Kigali city tour with museum entrance fees.
Nyamirambo Women’s Center tour & food experience.
Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village visit.
Banana beer brewing demonstration.
Traditional dance workshop.
Fishing village visit at Gisenyi.
Airport transfers (arrival & departure).
English-speaking cultural guide.
Drinking water during transfers and excursions.
International flights to/from Kigali.
Rwanda visa fees (USD 50).
Travel & medical insurance.
Personal expenses (bar drinks, laundry, souvenirs).
Tips for guides, drivers, and local community hosts.
Optional activities not listed (e.g., boat rides on Lake Kivu).