What to do and see in Kigali, Kigali Province: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

February 23, 2022 Janean Rudisill

Inhabited since the 11th-century, what is now Kigali has been the home of Twas, Tutsis and Hutus. The city sits on a series of verdant ridges and lush valleys, and has a Muslim Quarter and a bustling market. Rwanda's capital is the site of battles that left over a million, mostly Tutsi and moderate Hutus, dead. Kigali Memorial Centre is a permanent memorial to 1994's Genocide, built on a mass grave where 250,000 are buried. Kigali City Tour Bus offers an excellent introduction to this now safe, friendly city.
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1. Primate Safaris

Kigali Rwanda +250 785 020 452 [email protected] http://www.primatesafaris-rwanda.com
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Primate Safaris

Primate Safaris Rwanda offers Gorilla Tours to Rwanda, Uganda & Congo to solo, Group Travelers to Visit Mountain Gorillas & Eastern Lowland gorillas, Nyiragongo Hike, Cultural Safaris & City Tours to Kigali. Find the most affordable Safari trips to Visit Gorillas in Rwanda starting with 1 Day Gorilla Safari to Volcanoes.

Reviewed By stephenshrew

We went with Primate Safaris from Kigali, where we were met by our fabulous, friendly and informative guide, Alex Kagaba, who took us for breakfast, a tour of Kigali and a visit to the moving Genocide Museum. He then drove us north to Kinigi through the cleanest country you will ever see. I did not see a SINGLE piece of litter! We stayed at the comfortable Gorilla Mountain Lodge and next day had an amazing adventure. After an energetic 2.5 hour hike up to nearly 9,000 feet we spent an hour with the Sabyinyo family - with the 400lb patriarch silverback brushing nonchalantly past me. FANTASTIC!! And then a good hike down - excellent pack of trackers & guide. Next day a return to Kigali for a visit to their parliament building - with preserved bullet and rocket scars, and a different angle on the genocide. What a lovely country and such an impressive response to their dark and recent history. There are many countries that could benefit from emulating Rwanda!

2. Wildlife Tours Rwanda

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Wildlife Tours Rwanda

Wildlife tours - Rwanda is a Professional Inbound Tour company; specializing in high quality tours that incorporate pro-poor tourism, responsible tourism and ecotourism approaches in the development, operation and management of all our packages. In addition, we organize cultural and community-based tours within Rwanda and other countries. In the year 2009, 2010 and 2011; 88.6% revenues went to local communities as direct benefits. Besides that, 12 local guides were trained and employed by the company on short and long term contracts; schools, dispensaries, child-headed homes, widows of genocide, reformed perpetrators of genocides also benefited.Through Community-based tours; women empowerment has been achieved and also encouraged innovations, creativity and entrepreneurship amongst the local community groups receiving tourists. Because of incomes generated from tourism in all community-based tourism activities, this reduced conflicts within many homes in villages where we operate.Our tours support conservation as our motto says, "conserve through eco-tourism" The Dream of the company is to see majority of Rwandans benefit from tourism through employment, capacity building and empowering local communities to improve their livelihood, alleviate poverty and strengthen unity among Rwandans. At the same time, we strive to build strong lasting relationships with all our clients and partners. We allocate over 50% of the company profits for community development.

3. New Horizon Tours and Services

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New Horizon Tours and Services

Tour Operator based in Rwanda run by indigenous wildlife enthusiastic individuals offering custom made safari packages in East Africa; Rwanda Experts.

4. Rwanda Eco Company and Safaris

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Rwanda Eco Company and Safaris

Rwanda Eco Company and Safaris is locally owned, specialized in unique gorilla trekking experience, chimpanzee trekking, wildlife safaris, and cultural tours all in Rwanda and Uganda. With over 15years of professionalism, efficient safari guides and our well maintained and customized 4x4 safari vehicles. We are committed to exceed the client’s expectations in Rwanda and Uganda.

5. Nyamirambo Women's Center

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Nyamirambo Women's Center

NWC was founded in 2008 as a self-help group and quickly grew to become a center that offers free education for women in the Nyamirambo neighbourhood. Today women can join the center for classes in English, literacy, computer, sewing and handicrafts. NWC also organises workshops on Gender Equality, Women's rights and gender-based violence. In 2014 a community library was opened offering books in Kinyarwanda, French and English. In an effort to develop income-generating activities for the center but also for the women of the community, NWC developed a community-based tourism project that offers guided cultural walks in Nyamirambo and Umutima, a new line of household and children's products.

25 KG 572 Street, Kigali Rwanda +250 788 932 111 [email protected] http://www.niyofoundation.org
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Niyo Art Gallery

Niyo Arts center, is a collection of Rwandan creative artists and also hosts different artists from the region. we provide a space for 13 artists in residence to explore their creative talents. contemporary African art works, Music and Dance going with Drumming. Niyo Art Gallery is also dedicated to supporting street children and single mothers living in poverty in Rwanda. Our aim is to change lives through utilizing our artistic gifts - allowing us to provide basic necessities, such as education, health care, shelter, food etc. Our founder NIYONSENGA Pacifique has delved into a humanitarian visionary, bottomless barrel of music and art through multiple mediums in his decades-spanning practice. He expresses the very essence of every particular theme in a simple yet sensual and fascinating technique. According to Niyosenga, art and music help youth serve as evidence that something as easy as a beat of the drum contributes to the fight against global poverty.

Reviewed By africanaddict - Kigali, Rwanda

This is a lovely art gallery very close to the US Embassy and the Kigali Public Library - an easy walk from either location. When we visited, Niyo (founder/owner) of the gallery was there and shared with us his story and the history of the gallery. 40% of the proceeds from sales of paintings goes back into the Niyo Foundation for working with street kids. The gallery carries quite a few artists - across the range from those more on the beginner's end of the spectrum, all the way to artists who are very advanced and talented. It's a joy to walk through and look at all the art, and learn a bit about the various artists whom we fancied. They ship around the world, so don't be concerned about suitcase space. Well worth the trip!

7. Kigali Car Rentals

Kigali 250 Rwanda +250 783 008 990 [email protected] http://kigalicarrentals.com/kigali-airport-transfers/
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Kigali Car Rentals

Kigali Car Rentals is a premier Rwanda Car rental/ car hire agency based in Kigali, Rwanda. We provide affordable exotic, luxury, and standard car rental services in Rwanda. Whether you need a 4x4 for Self drive or need a ride guided by professional drivers to take you around Rwanda, we will offer the best Rwanda Car rental experience.

Reviewed By sannahavanna

Super fast, reliable and very friendly service. Frank was communicating so well, his driver picked us up at 2am at the airport& drove us to the hotel, we got a great car (Toyota prado) which was more than perfect & comfortable to get around Rwanda, especially for the national parks. This is definitely the best car rental you will find in Kigali for sure.

8. Devine African Safaris

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Devine African Safaris

With more than 10 years of experience and over 1,000 happy guests, we are the operator that a smart person would choose. Experience gorilla tracking, chimpanzee tracking, golden monkey tracking, and other primates in Rwanda and Uganda. For travelers with a yearning to get off the beaten track, Devine African Safaris opens up a whole new world. With a huge variety of travel styles available.

9. Rwagasabo Safaris

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Rwagasabo Safaris

'Rwagasabo safaris Ltd is an indigenous Tour Operator Company based in Kigali-Rwanda, specialized in planning and execution of Safari Adventures. We have Best Safari Packages for Gorilla and Chimps Trekking,wildlife Safari Adventures, Kigali City Tour,Historical &Cultural Tours, Mountain Hiking Tours, Excursion Safaris, Family Tour packages, Bird watching Tours, Community &Nature walk Tours,Educational Tours, Art Safaris, Accommodation reservations, Car Hire Services, Romantic Getaways,Trip advising and Safaris Guiding Services. At our website you find a selection of Tour packages that we offer and itineraries are made up of separate components. However, you can build your own itinerary option and send it to us.Feel free to contact us.'

10. Golden Rwanda Safaris

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Golden Rwanda Safaris

Features Animals Safari Company, Taxis & Shuttles, Transportation Hiking & Camping Tours, Nature & Wildlife Tours, Tours, Outdoor Activities Day Trips, Cultural Tours Golden Rwanda Safaris offers Gorilla Tours to Rwanda, Uganda & Congo to solo, Group Travelers to Visit Mountain Gorillas & Eastern Lowland gorillas, Nyiragongo Hike, Cultural Safaris & City Tours to Kigali. Find the most affordable Safari trips to Visit Gorillas in Rwanda starting with 1 Day Gorilla Safari to Volcanoes.

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