Kigali City Tour with Genocide Memorial and Zipline

Walk through Kigali's history, then choose your own adventure in the afternoon

A full-day or half-day guided tour of Kigali starting at the Genocide Memorial, then moving through the city's markets, museums and local cooperatives, with a choice of activities in the afternoon: zipline, squad bike, horseback riding or archery at Nyandungu Eco-Park or Mount Kigali. Includes private transport, guide in English or French, bottled water and all entrance fees. Pickup from your hotel is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kigali city and memorial tour

• Breakfast at 8:00 AM
• Start city tour at 8:30 AM
• Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial
• Visit Campaign against Genocide or Kandt House
• Lunch break
• Visit Nyandungu Eco-Park or Mount Kigali for zipline
• Enjoy squad bike, horse riding, or archery
• Visit gallery and local markets
• Return to hotel

The experience

The tour begins at 8:30 AM with a drive to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, located near the city center. There you'll hear testimonies and learn the history of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. After the memorial, the itinerary moves to either the Kandt House (which holds Rwanda's natural history, flora and fauna), or a campaign-focused site, depending on your interests. The guide walks you through each stop and answers questions as you go.

In the afternoon, you choose how to spend your time. Nyandungu Eco-Park and Mount Kigali both offer zipline, squad bike, horseback riding and archery, so you pick the activity that appeals to you. After that comes a visit to local galleries and markets, where you can see handcraft products from women's cooperatives and get a feel for daily life in Kigali. The full-day tour runs 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The half-day option is either morning (8:30 AM–12:00 PM) or afternoon (1:00 PM–6:00 PM).

Your guide speaks English or French and stays with you throughout. Private transport picks you up from your hotel, and all entrance fees (museums, zipline, whatever activity you choose) are covered in the price. Bottled water is provided. The tour suits all fitness levels, and children from age 3 are welcome.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and transport throughout the day.
• full-day or half-day guiding in English or French.
• entrance fees to the Genocide Memorial, museums and your choice of afternoon activity at Nyandungu Eco-Park or Mount Kigali.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (19 to 35 years) · Senior (36 to 70 years) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Rwagasabo Safaris

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or French, so you'll follow the commentary comfortably if either is your language. If you want to mix history with hands-on activity, rather than sightseeing alone, the afternoon choice of zipline, horseback riding, squad bike or archery makes that possible in one day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (3 to 12 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What exactly is the Kigali Genocide Memorial?

The Kigali Genocide Memorial is a site near the city center dedicated to the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. Visitors hear moving testimonies in memory of the victims and learn the history of what happened.

Can I choose which afternoon activity I want to do?

Yes. At Nyandungu Eco-Park or Mount Kigali, you can pick from zipline, squad bike, horseback riding or archery, depending on what appeals to you.

Is the half-day tour morning or afternoon?

You choose. The half-day option runs either 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM in the morning or 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the afternoon.

What's included in the price?

Private transport from your hotel, a guide in English or French, entrance fees to all sites and activities you visit, and bottled water are all included. Food, drinks and personal expenses are not.