Rwanda's capital, the city centre is busy, bustling and colourful, whereas the administrative and government quarter is quieter with wide shady streets and white-walled villas with gardens.
Kigali is a remarkably safe town to wander around.
Our city tour includes the old town (Nyamirambo) and Muslim quarter, the new handicraft village and other shops and the Gisozi Genocide Memorial. The memorial is intensely moving – the tour takes a good two hours and is something everyone should try to see.
There is a choice of hotels in Kigali. Our clients enjoy the Hotel Serena Kigali. Before that the prime international hotel was the Novotel Kigali Umubano.
Then there is the Hotel des Mille Collines, famous since its role as a sanctuary for many hundreds of people during the 1994 genocide has been retold in the film, Hotel Rwanda. It was thoughtfully refurbished and has a super rooftop restaurant.
One of the inexpensive hotels we recommend is Chez Lando, on the airport road, which we often use for small group set departures.
Tanzania Safari and Rwanda Gorillas
Combine a safari in the best of Tanzania’s northern parks with tracking gorilla in Rwanda for an exceptional game and gorilla experience. This 10 day safari holiday includes visits to Lake Manyara National Park, a full day in Ngorongoro Crater and game viewing on the plains of the central Serengeti. You will have a private vehicle and driver-guide for the duration of your safari for an exclusive w...
Rwanda Gorilla Express
Itinerary Highlights
- Golden hour with the magnificent Mountain gorillas!
- First class hospitality and guiding
- See Kigali on a city tour
Rwanda, Kenya & Zanzibar
Itinerary Highlights
- Golden hour with the incredible Mountain Gorillas
- Spotting the Big 5 and an abundance of other wildlife in the renowned Masai Mara
- Sublime relaxation at the beach in Zanzibar
Immersive Rwanda and Uganda - behind the scenes
Itinerary Highlights
- Exploring and learning about conservation in Akagera National Park, Rwanda
- Stunning scenery and Golden monkeys at Mgahinga Gorilla Park, Uganda
- Stunning scenery at Lake Mutanda and the Kisozi Crater
- Gorilla tracking in Bwindi
Chez Lando
Chez Lando is a small, mid-range, (no-frills) family-run, garden hotel, located in the suburb of Remera, just five minutes from Kigali International Airport, between the airport and town.Chez Lando will charm you with its friendly staff and good food. It is popular with locals and tourists alike.AccommodationThere are 22 rooms in the main building, and another 10 in attractive bungalows set in qui...
Kigali Serena
The Kigali Serena is Rwanda’s first luxury five-star hotel. Built on the site of the former Diplomates Hotel, on the stylish Rue de Revolution in central Kigali, it is ideally located for business and leisure. International travellers will know what to expect, and they will receive it too. The food and service is first class; there are several lounges, a large pool, gardens and the Bana J...
Hotel Des Mille Collines by Kempinski
Hotel Des Mille Collines by Kempinski is a four-star hotel in the city centre in a garden setting with stunning views over the capital city. The hotel was made famous by the film Hotel Rwanda, which told the remarkable story of how it became a sanctuary and enabled more than one thousand people to survive the Rwandan genocide in 1994.AccommodationThe 105 comfortable rooms and eight suites are e...
Heaven Boutique Hotel
Only a 15min drive from the international airport, and located in a quiet neighbourhood in Kigali's city centre with wonderful views of the city, the Heaven Restaurant & Boutique Hotel is a homely and friendly hotel owned and managed by Alissa and Josh Ruxin.Heaven's layout is rather unorthodox yet appealing; the accommodation is spread across three buildings; three rooms beside the restau...
Rwanda - Primates, Nature & Landscapes
Itinerary Highlights
- Time with the Mountain gorillas at PNV
- Chimp tracking at Nyungwe National Park
- Albertine Rift Endemics (AREs) and other wonderful birds in both parks
- Scenic, high-altitude Lake Kivu
Ultimate Uganda & Rwanda Wildlife and Conservation Small Group Tour, September 2023 & 2024
Itinerary Highlights
- Mountain Gorilla and Chimpanzee tracking
- Lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos and antelopes galore
- Superb equatorial African birdwatching!
- Wildlife conservation presentations by rangers, guides & wardens
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