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CULTURAL — 5-DAY (Kigali & Musanze)

Kigali → Musanze → Kigali
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Trip Highlights

  • 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.

Overview

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Overview

ITINERARY

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Day 1 — Arrival in Kigali

  • 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.

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Day 2 — Kigali City & Museums

  • 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.

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Day 3 — Nyamirambo Women’s Center

  • 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.

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Day 4 — Kigali → Musanze

  • 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.

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Day 5 — Musanze Cultural Experiences

  • 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.

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Day 6 — Musanze → Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

  • 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.

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Day 7 — Lake Kivu → Kigali & Departure

  • Breakfast at the lake.

  • Leisurely return to Kigali (3 hrs).

  • Stop at craft cooperatives for last-minute souvenirs.

  • Airport transfer for departure.

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PACKAGE COSTS & INCLUSIONS

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Package Costs

Total Cost: $ per person sharing

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Includes

  • 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.

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Excludes

  • 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).

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1. Kigali

Kigali, Rwanda

2. Musanze

Musanze, Rwanda

3. Lake Kivu

Lake Kivu