Kigali: Learn How to Make Hot Sauce from Scratch
Ready for a spicy adventure? Join us in Africa to craft your own hot sauce! You'll get to pick from a selection of peppers, including Jalapeños, Habaneros, and the local favorite, Pili Pili. Our guides will show you how to mix them together just right. Taste as you go until it's perfect!
During the session, we'll chat about how to make your hot sauce taste even better through fermentation, the process that gives it that extra kick. Feel free to add your own twist with extra spices!
Once your sauce is ready, we'll help you bottle it up to take home. It's a delicious souvenir of your time with us, filled with the amazing flavors of Rwanda!
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Kigali's Art Tour with Aline
Immerse yourself in Kigali's flourishing art scene through a curated tour of the city's finest galleries. This experience showcases the work of both established and emerging Rwandan artists, offering insights into contemporary African art and its cultural significance. The tour includes visits to multiple galleries, opportunities to meet local artists, and discussions about Rwanda's creative renaissance.
Duration: 3 hours
Nyamata ,Ntarama Churches, Village Life, and Gashora Lake Visit
This experience combines history, everyday life, and nature in one meaningful journey across Rwanda’s Eastern Province.
It begins with a guided visit to Nyamata Church and Ntarama Church, where a local guide shares respectful historical context.
The journey then continues through the countryside, passing rural villages and farmland that reflect daily life in this region, with optional short stops at local farms along the way.
The day ends at Gashora Lake, where guests enjoy fresh local fish by the lakeside and take a relaxing boat ride on the calm waters before winding down in a peaceful setting.
Duration: 6–8 hours
- Free cancellation
Day Trip to Rwanda's Twin Lakes: Nature Hike & Scenic Boat Cruise
Nestled in the northern part of Rwanda, the Twin Lakes of Ruhondo and Burera offer a breathtaking escape from the bustling capital city of Kigali. These pristine bodies of water, separated by a narrow strip of land, present visitors with stunning views of the surrounding volcanic landscape. The journey from Kigali to the Twin Lakes is an adventure in itself, winding through Rwanda's lush, rolling hills and providing glimpses of rural life along the way.
Duration: 6–8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kigali's city tour with Aline
Discover the best of Kigali with local guide Aline. Perfect for both visitors and expats. Experience the authentic beauty of Kigali with her. Discover hidden gems, taste local cuisine, and create unforgettable memories.
Duration: 3 hours
Kigali Culinary Half Day Tour & Cooking Class with Lunch
Taste the local fruits at a farmers market, and shop with our guides for special ingredients needed to prepare farm-to-table cuisine!
Enjoy a private cooking class with our Rwandan Chef and learn how to create some of our signature modern African recipes.
Our bartenders will teach you how to make one of our innovative cocktails.. shush it's top secret!
This tour includes:
• Transportation by private vehicle for the day and drop off at the end of the tour
• Cooking Class, Cocktail & Lunch
Details:
• Timing: 9:00 AM to 01:00 PM / 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM
• Tours offered: daily, except for the last Saturday of every month (Umuganda); it is provided as an afternoon tour
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kigali Genocide Memorial Guided Tour
Delve into Rwanda's poignant history with a guided visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial. This insightful tour offers a profound exploration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, featuring powerful exhibitions that showcase photographs, survivor testimonies, and artifacts. Your guide will prepare you for this historical journey, ensuring a respectful and educational experience as you reflect on the causes and consequences of this tragedy. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking to understand Rwanda's resilient spirit.
- Guided tour through the Kigali Genocide Memorial with expert insights
- Explore powerful exhibitions detailing the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi
- Understand the historical context through photographs and survivor stories
- Suitable for history buffs and travelers interested in cultural education
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
Culinary Tours & Banana Beer Tasting
You will eat and drink Rwanda’s delicious flavors, by joining our food tours for a unique journey inside our village at Nyakinama. Locals will teach and demonstrate fascinating food culture and taste foods which are locally prepared and if you wish you may join in the preparation of the food thus exchanging cultural culinary techniques. Be sure to show up hungry for this mouthwatering treat, and you’ll realize that the soul of local’s villager’s at Nyakinama is in its food – and we’ll make sure we fill your heart and your mind to the brim with local cooking techniques.. This is so much more than just a food tour. Book one of our Food Tours today; the food is so endlessly delicious. Eat like a local and taste the locally made banana beer combined with dancing and drumming celebrating our culture. Join us for unforgettable tour of culinary treats and local experiences.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Silk Route to Kanchipuram a Cultural and Spiritual Day Trip
Kanchipuram's oldest temple is its most impressive, not for its size but for its weight of historical presence and the intricacy of its stonework. As much monument as living temple, Kailasanatha is quieter than other temples in town, and has been heavily restored. Dedicated to Shiva, it was built in the 8th century by Pallava king Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha), who also created Mamallapuram's Shore Temple.
Duration: 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Akagera Wildlife Safari Tour from Kigali
Discover the wonders of Akagera National Park on a thrilling one-day wildlife safari. Starting early in the morning around 5:00 AM from Kigali, this tour includes a scenic 3-hour drive to the park, where you'll enjoy a morning boat trip and an exhilarating game drive, all guided by a local expert. Akagera is home to diverse wildlife, including the Big 5—lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, and rhinos—along with numerous bird species in a stunning landscape of savannahs and wetlands. Savor a delicious lunch in the park before continuing your safari adventure.
- Depart from Kigali at 5:00 am for a full-day exploration of Akagera National Park.
- Experience a boat trip and a game drive, maximizing your chances to see iconic wildlife.
- Enjoy a hot or packed lunch during your adventure.
- Travel in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle with Wi-Fi for connectivity.
Duration: 12–14 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
One day Kivu Lake & Gisenyi Adventures
Travelers should book this tour as they will be easily viewing the beauty of the Congo Nile Trail and Kivu Belt, Volcanoes, Bird watching and beautiful islands all along the way and so much more.
Duration: 1–8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Cultural Entertainment Tour
Whether you have natural rhythm or not, with our expert instructors everyone can enjoy learning traditional drumming and dancing.
This cultural entertainment experience begins with a mini-performance from a small troupe of traditional performers. Next, it’s your turn to put on a traditional costume and give it a try. You’ll have fun as the dancers teach you some basic dance steps and share a bit of the history of Rwandan dance. After some practice time, the expert dance instructors help you put everything together in a performance of your very own.
After a break to catch your breath, the drummers will teach you some traditional beats, or you can even do a bit of free styling of your own on the traditional drums. No experience or expertise is necessary- it is simply fun for anyone brave enough to give it a go.
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
Half-Day Private Fashion Tour in Kigali
With international accolades and a New York Times writeup, fashion in Rwanda is a bright example of hope and creativity coming together. On this Fashion Tour, you’ll meet jewelry designers, a collective of women tailors behind the clothing of the biggest names, hear the stories of the designers leading this new wave, and get fitted for your own modern, chic African outfit.
Enjoy the option to tour a vibrant African "kitenge" fabric market and hand pick your favorite materials!
Visit the best local Rwandan fashion boutiques.
Enjoy a coffee or tea and snack en route to see artisans in action at their workshops.
Return to Heaven & Retreat for visit to our onsite Made in Rwanda boutique
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Adventure in Akagera Wildlife Park
Memorable adventure Just two hours from Kigali, Akagera National Park is situated in the eastern province of Rwanda, on the border with Tanzania. The park covers an area of approximately 1,100 km² encompassing a unique and picturesque park, with rich diversity in wildlife and environments. The mountainous western boundary reaches altitudes of nearly 2000 metres in the Mutumba hills region, these highlands provide spectacular views over the expanse of lakes and papyrus swamps to the east, the largest protected wetland in Central Africa. On a national scale the Akagera region is an important area for large mammals in the country as the only protected savannah environment in Rwanda, complimenting the humid forests of Nyungwe National Park in the south of Rwanda and the afro-alpine habitats of Volcanoes National Park in the north. Akagera has an inspiring conservation story, under the public private partnership between conservation non-profit African Parks and the Rwanda Development Board
Duration: 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Traditional Dance Experience Rwanda
What Makes This Experience Unique? This Traditional Dance Experience goes beyond just watching—it’s your chance to join in, connect, and truly feel the rhythm of Rwanda. Learn traditional moves from passionate local dancers, groove to the beat of live drumming, and share in a meaningful cultural exchange. Hands-On Learning: Dance alongside skilled performers. Live Music: Experience the energy of traditional drumming. Intimate Setting: Connect, interact, and create lasting memories. Authentic and Impactful: Support local culture and communities. More than an activity, it’s a celebration of tradition, unity, and joy!
Duration: 2 hr 10 min
- Free cancellation
Coffee Brewing Class in Rwanda
You will gain brewing skills from an internationally Authorized Specialty Coffee Association Trainer (AST). Guests learn on more than 5 brewing equipments and can choose to focus on any equipment of their choice. At the end of the class, you'll get to go home with professional AST recipes that can easily be used to improve your daily coffee routine.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
1 Day Kigali Private City Tour
A Kigali city tour will reward you will a tour of one of the cleanest and safe country not only in Africa but in the whole world. You will be able to learn from the past History on the country by visiting the Kigali Genocide memorial and know the journey of transformation the country has undergone.
Duration: 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Historical Minded City Tour of Kigali
You will experience Kigali on a history-minded tour of the city. Far from simply looking at buildings and listening to a few anecdotes, you will learn about life in Kigali during several different time periods and begin to understand the impact each era had on the Rwandan people. The main stops include the first colonial building in Kigali, the Hotel des Mille Collines made famous in the movie Hotel Rwanda and Camp Kigali, a small memorial that provides an excellent introduction to the subject of the genocide. You can also choose to visit the Kigali Memorial Center a must-see for most visitors to the country and the main genocide museum. A burial site with over 250,000 victims of genocide, the memorial includes an exhibition on the history of genocide in Rwanda, a children’s memorial exhibition and an exhibition on comparative genocide in the world. The large memorial garden contains ten mass graves where families and visitors may pay their respects.
Duration: 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Experience Traditional Construction
Learn about traditional building techniques, some of them used since the times of the King. Experience the traditional ways of construction in Rwanda with a local community for a day.
Duration: 5–8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
3 Day Kalinzu Chimp Trek and Uganda Gorilla Tour
With the 3 day Kalinzu chimpanzee trekking and gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park safari option, you drive from Kigali, Rwanda straight to Queen Elizabeth National Park in southwestern Uganda for overnight. Trek chimpanzees at Kalinzu forest reserve on day two and complete the tour with gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park.
Duration: 3 days
1 Day Kigali City Tour
Knowledgeable local guides who share fascinating stories and deep insights you won't find in guidebooks.
Hassle-free travel with comfortable, air-conditioned transport connecting all the amazing spots.
Authentic cultural experiences that take you beyond the surface to really connect with Rwanda.
Something for everyone - whether you love history, art, adventure, or local markets.
Make a positive impact as your visit directly supports local artists, communities, and heritage preservation.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
A day trip in Karongi
This activity is known to be a part of Albertine rift and Congo-nil divide with a hundreds and hundreds of fauna and flora. it is a home of green nature and primates.
Duration: 2 days
- Free cancellation
Kigali Bike Tour
Kigali is a magnificent and modern capital city of Rwanda. The city is beautiful and tech orientated, with rolling hills, ridges and lush valleys. Kigali is also known as The Cleanest City in Africa. this 5-hour long bicycle tour will help you to discover Kigali and learn about its History by vising different attractions. Highlights of this tour are Kigali genocide memorial and one the local markets, Nyamirambo the oldest city in Kigali, different art centers and galleries. The tour will also take you to one of the best local restaurants, Milk bars and test Rwanda’s best coffee.
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Hiking Binana Mountain & Waterfalls in Rwanda
Experience the spectacular beauty of rural Rwanda. This tour begins from Musanze. We travel together off the tourist path to Vunga Village in Nyabihu District. In Vunga, guests will be welcomed by local villagers and then proceed to hike through the beautiful foothills of Binana Mountain. Your efforts will be rewarded when we reach the stunning waterfalls of the Mukungwa River. Here guests will have plenty of time to explore this unique environment - whether that means climbing and playing in the waterfalls or simply taking a moment to relax, eat lunch, and take in the scenery. After basking in the waterfalls we hike back to the village. Before returning to Musanze, guests have the chance to cross the local suspension bridge for exceptional views of Rwanda's 1000 hills.
This is a private tour catered to guest interests with a duration of 6-8 hours. Guests will need sturdy hiking shoes or rain boots, a rain jacket, and their water and lunch for the day. Local snacks will be provided.
Duration: 6–8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour