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Tours
We believe in individual tours that are entirely tailored
to suit the needs and desires of our guests.
Possible visits range from an active adventure trip with a mainly natural
focus to a study trip in order to experience the life and the culture of the
Rwandan people. As long as your ideas and requests correspond to our goals
of conservation and community development, we are always open to your
suggestions, and aim at offering you the most intimate and personal
experience possible. Potential visitors can choose from a wide variety of
activities, and together we will plan an individual itinerary to incorporate
all desired elements.
For guidance, please have a
look at our following exemplary itineraries:
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Discovering Rwanda - Nature, Life and
People (14 days)
- NEW: Rwanda's first
exclusive Community-based tourism experience (4 days)
- Click
here for the pdf-version!
- Rwanda Module 1: Gorillas, Lake Kivu and Life (6 days)
- Rwanda Module 2: Nature, Lake Kivu and Culture
(6 days)
- Rwanda Module 3: Pure Nature
(6 days)
- Rwanda Module 4: Pure Culture and People
(6 days)
Discovering Rwanda – Nature, Life and
People (14 days)
Day 1:
Arrival in Kigali
– getting to know your tour guide – walk in Kigali
Day 2:
Drive to Ruhengeri in the north – first
impressions of Rwanda, the “Land of a Thousand Hills” – tour around the
lively and friendly town centre – visit to the clay fields of a group of
brick makers – traditional dinner and cultural performance of a local dance
group
Day 3:
Trekking in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes
National Park and visit to one of the last mountain gorilla
families in the world, one of the absolute highlights in the lives of many
nature lovers – optional visit to a group of local beekeepers
Day 4:
Visit to the beautiful region of the twin
Lakes Burera and Ruhondo – introduction to traditional sustainable
farming methods with African vegetables and fruits – visit to local
fishermen – fishing competition with children from the adjacent villages –
lake cruise in one of the shaky traditional canoes – visit to the convent
“Foyer de Charité” – visit to the local witch doctors and the “snake man”
Day 5:
Drive to Gisenyi at the northern shores
of Lake Kivu – visit to a tea plantation – shopping at a farmers’ market –
cooking in hot springs at the shore of Lake Kivu – swimming and relaxing at
sandy beaches and a palm-shaded beach promenade
Day 6:
Boat trip to Gishamwana Island – visit
to a coffee plantation – enjoying life at the lake which is surrounded by
breathtaking scenery with banana plantations and terraced hills
– optional
African party or romantic evening at the lake
Day 7:
If the security situation is adequate, trip
across the border to Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo
– tour of the city which repeatedly gained tragic publicity in the past
decade because of enormous refugee camps, hunger, epidemics and, recently, a
devastating volcanic eruption that reminded of the fate of the historic town
of Pompeii – boat trip to Kibuye at the eastern shores of Lake Kivu
Day 8:
Tour of the town centre of Kibuye and
visit to a large church which serves as a peaceful reminder of the genocide
– if possible encounter with survivors of the genocide – discovery tour on
the lake with exploration of the lake’s flora and fauna – visit to the
islands “Napoleon’s Hat” and “Amahoro” (Island of Peace)
Day 9:
Boat trip to Cyangugu at the southern
shores of Lake Kivu – visit to the famous bridge to Bukavu in the Democratic
Republic of Congo that became a symbol of hope for hundreds of thousands of
refugees – drive to Nyungwe National Park in the south-west of Rwanda
Day 10:
Hiking in Nyungwe
National Park, the largest mountainous forest
in the whole region of Central and East Africa with impressive flora and
fauna – drive to Butare,
Rwanda’s cultural centre – visit to the National Museum – performance of a
local dance group
Day 11:
Drive to Nyanza, the historical seat of the ancient Rwandan kings –
visit to the Palace and narration of some village elders – drive to
Kigali – tour of the
city
Day 12:
Drive to Akagera National Park in the
east of Rwanda – safari in the most complex savannah ecosystem of East
Africa with impressive landscape, extraordinary birdlife and the occasional
big game animals – activities around the lakes in the Park (e.g. canoeing,
fishing) – optional camping in/around the Park or drive back to Kigali
Day 13:
Drive to Rwamagana – visit to local
handicraft production project that is supported by international development
agencies (e.g. the German DED) – insights into the development work – drive
to Kigali – afternoon at own convenience – early evening performance
of members of a Batwa Pottery Project with an introduction to the life of
the first Rwandans, there art of pottery as well as singing, drumming and
dancing
Day 14:
Personal good-bye and, as far as possible,
more optional short excursions to nearby attractions such as genocide
memorial sites or lively markets in Kigali’s suburbs
For a more detailed summary of this tour, please click
here.
Exemplary prices:
An all-inclusive trip for a group of 4
persons, where 2 persons share a double room each, would cost around US$
2,095 per person if all
accommodation is in the budget range. At least 9 of the 13 overnight stays
can be offered in upmarket accommodation (4* international standard) – then
the trip would cost around US$ 2,435 per person.
These costs exclude your
flight to/from Kigali and your travel insurance.
Please note that the prices
quoted here are only exemplary. We only sell individualised tailor-made
tours. Please contact your tour planner under
info@amahoro-tours.com to make individual arrangements and to ask for
advice concerning airfares and insurance.
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Rwanda's first exclusive
Community-based Tourism experience (4 days)
Day 1:
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Arrival in Ruhengeri
shortly after lunch, meet personal guide (Greg) and check into the
private family home
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Afternoon drive to Lake
Burera where an exciting experience with a traditional dugout canoe
is waiting
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Visit to a community on
Birwa Island, introduction to the local school, conversation
with some locals who are eager to share about their living culture
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Return to Ruhengeri,
dinner and overnight in a private family home
Day 2:
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Visit to a traditional
village healer and his medical garden: the village doctor plays a
very important role in the community as he treats diseases and educates
the local people about the benefits of certain plants and animals;
almost 91% of Rwandans still depend on the traditional medicines
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Walk around Lake
Ruhondo in order to discover the life of the adjacent communities,
and visit of the Rwaza Orphanage Centre: the Centre offers the
opportunity to learn more about Rwanda’s history and its current
situation, as many of the children living here are orphans from families
who have become victims of the genocide – either directly or indirectly
through rape and the spread of HIV/AIDS
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Afternoon experience with
village women and possibility to learn about Rwandan cooking methods
and local dishes: opportunity to become involved in the food
preparation for dinner
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Dinner and overnight in a
private family home
Day 3:
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Visit to a local crafts
workshop and introduction to traditional handicrafts and their
production: insights into the traditional skills and colours that are
important in the everyday life of Rwandan communities
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Afternoon visit to the
Ruhengeri Women’s Association, an organised group of town women who
have started to develop special activities for tourism purposes, an
alternative mean of income generation for them and their families
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Dinner and overnight in a
private family home
Day 4:
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Experience with local
banana beer brewing, a traditional activity of great social
importance in the village life: introduction to the various banana
species and the many ways how they are used, ranging from simply eating
the fruits to the production of thirst quenching beer – a fascinating
process to watch, taste and enjoy
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End of service around
lunch time
For a pdf-version of this
tour, please click
here.
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Rwanda Module 1: Gorillas, Lake Kivu and Life
(6 days)
Day 1:
Arrival in Kigali
– getting to know your tour guide – walk in Kigali
Day 2:
Drive to Kibuye at the eastern shore of
Lake Kivu – first impressions of Rwanda, the “Land of a Thousand Hills” –
visit to a large church which serves as a peaceful reminder of the genocide
– discovery tour on the lake with exploration of the lake’s flora and fauna
– visit to the island “Napoleon’s Hat” – boat trip to Gisenyi
at the northern shores of Lake Kivu – optional African party or romantic
evening at the lake
Day 3:
Drive to Ruhengeri in the north of
Rwanda – visit to a tea plantation – visit to the clay fields of a group of
brick makers – traditional dinner and cultural performance of a local dance
group
Day 4:
Trekking in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes
National Park and visit to one of the last mountain gorilla
families in the world, one of the absolute highlights in the lives of many
nature lovers – optional visit to a group of local beekeepers
Day 5:
Visit to the beautiful region of the twin
Lakes Burera and Ruhondo – introduction to traditional sustainable
farming methods with African vegetables and fruits – visit to local
fishermen – fishing competition with children from the adjacent villages –
lake cruise in one of the shaky traditional canoes – drive to Kigali
– tour of the city – early evening performance of members of a Batwa Pottery
Project with an introduction to the life of the first Rwandans, there art of
pottery as well as singing, drumming and dancing
Day 6:
Personal good-bye and, as far as possible,
more optional short excursions to nearby attractions such as genocide
memorial sites or lively markets in Kigali’s suburbs
Exemplary prices:
An all-inclusive trip for a
group of 4 persons, where 2 persons share a double room each, would cost
around US$ 1,125 per person if all accommodation
is in the budget range. All of the 5 overnight stays can be offered in
upmarket accommodation (4* international standard) – then the trip would
cost around US$ 1,365 per person.
These costs exclude your
flight to/from Kigali and your travel insurance.
Please note that the prices
quoted here are only exemplary. We only sell individualised tailor-made
tours. Please contact your tour planner under
info@amahoro-tours.com to make individual arrangements and to ask for
advice concerning airfares and insurance.
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Rwanda Module 2: Nature, Lake Kivu and Culture
(6 days)
Day 1:
Arrival in Kigali
– getting to know your tour guide – walk in Kigali
Day 2:
Drive to Nyanza, the historical seat of
the ancient Rwandan kings – first impressions of Rwanda, the “Land of a
Thousand Hills” – visit to the Palace and narration of some village elders –
drive to Butare,
Rwanda’s cultural centre – visit to the National Museum – performance of a
local dance group
Day 3:
Drive to Nyungwe National Park in the
south-west of Rwanda – hiking in the largest mountainous forest in the whole
region of Central and East Africa with impressive flora and fauna – drive to
Cyangugu at the southern shores of Lake Kivu
Day 4:
Boat trip to Kibuye at the eastern
shores of Lake Kivu – visit to a large church which serves as a peaceful
reminder of the genocide – discovery tour on the lake with exploration of
the lake’s flora and fauna – visit to the islands “Napoleon’s Hat”
and “Amahoro” (Island of Peace) – cosy evening at the shores of the
lake
Day 5:
Drive to Kigali – tour of the city with
visit to the central market and the lively Muslim quarter – optional visit
to a genocide memorial site or afternoon at own convenience – early evening
performance of members of a Batwa Pottery Project with an introduction to
the life of the first Rwandans, there art of pottery as well as singing,
drumming and dancing
Day 6:
Personal good-bye and, as far as possible,
more optional short excursions to nearby attractions
Exemplary prices:
An all-inclusive trip for a group of 4
persons, where 2 persons share a double room each, would cost around US$
735 per person if all accommodation is in the budget
range. At least 2 of the 5 overnight stays can be offered in upmarket
accommodation (4* international standard) – then the trip would cost around
US$ 840 per person.
These costs exclude your
flight to/from Kigali and your travel insurance.
Please note that the prices
quoted here are only exemplary. We only sell individualised tailor-made
tours. Please contact your tour planner under
info@amahoro-tours.com to make individual arrangements and to ask for
advice concerning airfares and insurance.
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Rwanda Module 3: Pure
Nature (6 days)
Day 1:
Arrival in Kigali
– getting to know your tour guide – walk in Kigali
Day 2:
Early drive to Ruhengeri in the North –
first trekking in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park and
visit to one of the last mountain gorilla families in the world, one
of the absolute highlights in the lives of many nature lovers – optional
visit to a group of local witch doctors and fortune tellers as well as the
“snake man”
Day 3:
Optional second trekking in Volcanoes
National Park and visit to another mountain gorilla family, or
visit to the bamboo forests in which the rare and shy Golden Monkey
lives, or visit to the Karisoke Research Centre for mountain gorillas
and volcanic flora and fauna – drive Gisenyi at the northern shores
of Lake Kivu – optional African party or romantic evening at the lake
Day 4:
Boat trip to Kibuye at the eastern
shores of Lake Kivu – discovery tour on the lake with exploration of the
lake’s flora and fauna – visit to the island “Napoleon’s Hat” and its
giant bat colony – boat trip to Cyangugu at the southern shores of
Lake Kivu – drive to Nyungwe National Park in the south-west of
Rwanda
Day 5:
Hiking in Nyungwe National Park, the
largest mountainous forest in the whole region of Central and East Africa
with impressive flora and fauna (13 different primate species, 300 bird
species including 25 regional endemics, more than 250 tree species and
hundreds of flour species including more than 100 different orchids) – drive
to Kigali – performance of members of a Batwa Pottery Project with an
introduction to the life of the first Rwandans, there art of pottery as well
as singing, drumming and dancing
Day 6:
Personal good-bye and, as far as possible,
more optional short excursions to nearby attractions such as genocide
memorial sites or lively markets in Kigali’s suburbs
Exemplary prices:
An all-inclusive trip for a group of 4
persons, where 2 persons share a double room each, would cost around US$
1,625 per person if all accommodation is in the
budget range and 2 gorilla visits are desired (US$ 1,250
if only 1 gorilla visit is desired). At least 4 of the 5 overnight stays can
be offered in upmarket accommodation (4* international standard) – then the
trip would cost around US$ 1,815 per person with 2
gorillas visits (US$ 1,440 with only 1 gorilla
visit).
These costs exclude your
flight to/from Kigali and your travel insurance.
Please note that the prices
quoted here are only exemplary. We only sell individualised tailor-made
tours. Please contact your tour planner under
info@amahoro-tours.com to make individual arrangements and to ask for
advice concerning airfares and insurance.
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Rwanda Module 4: Pure
Culture and People (6 days)
Day 1:
Arrival in Kigali
– getting to know your tour guide – walk in Kigali
Day 2:
Drive to Ruhengeri in the north – first
impressions of Rwanda, the “Land of a Thousand Hills” – tour around the
lively and friendly town centre – visit to the clay fields of a group of
brick makers – traditional dinner and cultural performance of a local dance
group
Day 3:
Visit to the beautiful region of the twin
Lakes Burera and Ruhondo – introduction to traditional sustainable
farming methods with African vegetables and fruits – visit to local
fishermen – fishing competition with children from the adjacent villages –
lake cruise in one of the shaky traditional canoes – visit to the convent
“Foyer de Charité” – visit to the local witch doctors and the “snake man”
Day 4:
Drive to Gisenyi at the northern shores
of Lake Kivu – visit to a tea plantation – shopping at a farmers’ market –
if the security situation is adequate, trip across the border to Goma
in the Democratic Republic of Congo – tour of the city which
repeatedly gained tragic publicity in the past decade because of enormous
refugee camps, hunger, epidemics and, recently, a devastating volcanic
eruption that reminded of the fate of the historic town of Pompeii – drive
to Kigali
Day 5:
Drive to Nyanza, the historical seat of
the ancient Rwandan kings – visit to the Palace – drive to Butare,
Rwanda’s cultural centre – visit to the National Museum – drive to Kigali
– tour of the city – early evening performance of members of a Batwa
Pottery Project with an introduction to the life of the first Rwandans,
their art of pottery as well as singing, drumming and dancing
Day 6:
Personal good-bye and, as far as possible,
more optional short excursions to nearby attractions such as genocide
memorial sites or lively markets in Kigali’s suburbs
Exemplary prices:
An all-inclusive trip for a group of 4
persons, where 2 persons share a double room each, would cost around US$ 660
per person if all accommodation is in the budget range. All of the 5
overnight stays can be offered in upmarket accommodation (4* international
standard) – then the trip would cost around US$ 890
per person.
These costs exclude your
flight to/from Kigali and your travel insurance.
Please note that the prices
quoted here are only exemplary. We only sell individualised tailor-made
tours. Please contact your tour planner under
info@amahoro-tours.com to make individual arrangements and to ask for
advice concerning airfares and insurance.
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