Overview

This 6-day Kigali experience blends Rwanda’s culture, history, community impact, and natural beauty. Guests will visit Kigali Genocide memorial to have a brief over view about the coutry’s history, after they will explore Kigali’s vibrant art and lifestyle, visit other significant historical sites, spend three meaningful days serving and learning at Rising Above the Storms in Kabeza and wrap up with local markets & crafts shop visits. This itinerary offers the perfect balance of purpose, culture and all while staying in Kigali.

Day 1: Arrival & Welcome to Kigali

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to the Hotel. The rest of the day is dedicated to rest and relaxation after your journey. Basing on the arrival time you may choose to dine in the city, getting your first feel of Kigali’s calm and welcoming atmosphere. Overnight at Four Points by Sheraton (5 Nights).

Day 2: Brief overview of the country through Kigali city tour

The day begins with a guided orientation tour about the country and its capital city, offering insight into the city’s history, development, and daily life and culture. You will visit the Kigali genocide memorial vibrant local Market to experience local commerce and culture, followed by a meaningful journey to Ntarama and Nyamata Church Memorials, powerful sites that deepen understanding of Rwanda’s past, enroute for lunch in town, the afternoon introduces Rwanda’s creative side with a visit to Inema Arts Center or Niyo Arts Gallery. You will return to the hotel in the evening for rest and relaxation.

Day 3: Rising Above the Storms – Full Impact Day

After breakfast, you will transfer to Rising Above the Storms in Kabeza for a full day of meaningful engagement. You will participate in scheduled programs and community-based activities, interacting with beneficiaries and gaining firsthand insight into the organization’s impactful work, after you will return to the hotel in the evening for Diner and Overnight.

Day 4: Rising Above the Storms – Continued Engagement

This second day allows for deeper involvement with Rising Above the Storms, building stronger connections through ongoing programs and hands-on participation, you drive back to the hotel to refresh as you prepare for dinner at a local restaurant after dinner you drive back to the hotel for a overnight.

Day 5: Rising Above the Storms – Continued Engagement

This is a 3rd day with Rising above the Storm programs and hands-on participation, after you drive back to the hotel to refresh Dinner & Overnight.

Day 6: Ishobe Cultural Experience & Departure

On your final day, enjoy an immersive cultural experience at Ishobe, where traditional music, dance, storytelling, and crafts provide a lively introduction to Rwanda’s heritage. This interactive visit allows for cultural exchange, farm tour, and a deeper appreciation of local traditions. This is followed by time for optional shopping for locally made souvenirs before a drop off at the airport in the evening marking the end of the trip.

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