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  • RwandaGet Around

    Around KigaliDine & Shop

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    Time Zone: Central African Time

    (CAT) – GMT +2 hours

    Size: 26,338 square kilometers

    Population: 11,78 million

    Capital City: Kigali

    Major Economic Sectors: Tourism, mining and agriculture

    Local Currency: Rwandan Franc

    Foreign Currencies: All major currencies are accepted

    Local Language: Kinyarwanda

    Official Language: Kinyarwanda, English, French and Swahili

    President: H.E. Paul KAGAME

    Telephone Country Code: +250

    (Telecommunication is among the best in Africa)

    ICT: High speed 4G LTE wireless broadband

    Climate: Temperate all year round (24 – 27 degrees Celsius) making Rwanda an ideal destination year-round.

    Rwanda Key Facts

    NyungweNational Park

    Gisenyi

    AkageraNational Park

    CulturalHeritageCorridor

    Kigali

    VolcanoesNational Park

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    KigaliThe gateway city to the land of a thousand hills, Kigali is Rwanda’s rapidly growing capital city

    and the most important business center in the country. Founded in 1907 as a small colonial

    outpost with limited linkage to the outside world, it has grown into a modern metropolis – the

    heart of the emerging Rwandan economy and one of the safest and cleanest capital cities on

    the African continent.

    Before heading out on one of Rwanda’s wonderful travel adventures captured in the ‘Get

    Around’ section, you will be thrilled to explore one of our many speckled restaurants, coffee

    shops and nightlife options. A haven for all things arts and culture, we have listed a range of

    craft, fashion, art and souvenir shops for you to explore.

    We invite you to enjoy the best of what our city has to offer.

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    AROUND KIGALIDINE

    Take advantage of the most outstanding restaurants in Kigali that guarantee menus

    offering a selection of international and local cuisine delicately, prepared by top chefs

    to tantalize your taste buds.

    Dining Around has never been easier or more exciting. We have presented options to

    suit all taste buds and pockets from great coffee shops serving Rwanda’s signature

    coffees, to fine-dining restaurants serving delectable cuisine with breathtaking views of

    the hills of Kigali. Bon appetite!

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    R E S T A U R A N T S

    4 BLOOMS

    Specialty: BurgersLocation: Rugunga Contact: +250 728 950 204

    BRACHETTO

    Specialty: Italian CuisineLocation: KacyiruContact:+250 787 178 133

    CAMELLIA TEA HOUSE

    Specialty: ContinentalLocation: Kigali City CenterContact: +250 788 309 808

    CHEZ JOHN

    Specialty: East African CuisineLocation: KiyovuContact: +250 788 500 322

    CHEZ ROBERT

    Specialty: Continental and African Cuisine Location: KiyovuContact: +250 788 699 557

    CHAP CHAP

    Specialty: PilauLocation: NyamiramboContact: +250 788 305 829

    CUCINA

    Specialty: Italian CuisineLocation: Kigali Marriott HotelContact: +250 222 111 111

    DAE JANG GUEM

    Specialty: Korean StyleLocation: Nyarutarama Contact: +250 782 396 [email protected]

    FILINI

    Specialty: Italian CuisineLocation: Radisson Blu & Kigali Convention Centre Contact: + 250 252 252 252

    HABESHA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT

    Specialty: Ethiopian CuisineLocation: KimihururaContact: +250 782 638 043

    HEAVEN

    Specialty: Rwandan-influencedinternational Cuisine Location: Kiyovu Contact: +250 788 486 581

    INKA STEAKHOUSE

    Specialty: SteakLocation: Kimihurura Contact: +250 780 302 666

    Bars Restaurant Night Clubs Coffee

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    KHANA KHAZANA

    Specialty: Indian CuisineLocation: Nyarutarama / KiyovuContact: +250 788 499 600 +250 781 849 797

    KISEKI RESTAURANT

    Speciality: Japanese CuisineLocation: KimihururaContact: +250 781 403 829

    LALIBELLA

    Specialty: Ethiopian Cuisine Location: KimihururaContact: +250 788 505 293

    CHOMA’D

    Specialty: Grilled Food Location: NyarutaramaContact: +250 789 292 322

    NEW CACTUS

    Specialty: Continental and African CuisineLocation: KiyovuContact: +250 788 678 798

    THE HUT

    Specialty: Bar Grill Location: KimihururaContact: +250 788 304 788

    PAPYRUS

    Specialty: Continental CuisineLocation: KimihururaContact: +250 787 021 958

    PILIPILI

    Specialty: European CuisineLocation: KibagabagaContact: +250 788 585 800

    REPUB LOUNGE

    Specialty: African- Rwandan CuisineLocation: KimihururaContact: +250 788 303 030

    L’EPICURIEN

    Specialty: French CuisineLocation: KimihururaContact: +250 789 175 868

    SAKAE

    Specialty: Japanese CuisineLocation NyarutaramaContact: +250 784 577 738

    SOLE LUNA

    Specialty: Italian CuisineLocation: Remera-Gisiment Contact: +250 788 859 593

    TUNG CHINESE CUISINE

    Specialty: Chinese Cuisine Location: Nyarutarama, Century ParkContact: +250 735 434 546

    TURAMBE

    Specialty: SaladsLocation: KacyiruContact: +250 789 911 168

    ZAFFRAN

    Specialty: Indian CuisineLocation: KiyovuContact: +250 783 042 504

    ZEN

    Specialty: Oriental CuisineLocation: Nyarutarama Contact: +250 782 588 593

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    C O F F E E S H O P S

    ACACIA BOOK CAFE

    Location: KacyiruContact: +250 788 312 132

    BLUES CAFÉ

    Location: City Centre, UTC BuildingContact: +250 788 323 666

    BOURBON COFFEE

    Locations & contacts: Nyarutarama, MTN Centre, Kigali Culture Village +250 789 777 771Kigali City Tower:+250 789 777 773Kigali UTC:+250 789 777

    CANABERRA

    Location: Remera, GisimentiContact: +250 783 935 025

    INZORA CAFE

    Location: Ikirezi Library in Kacyiru Contact: +250 789 539 764

    JAVA HOUSE

    Location: KimihururaKigali Heights BuildingContact: +250 788 381 132

    MAGDA CAFE

    Location: Kacyiru, The Career CenterContact: +250 788 305 466

    NEOCAFE

    Location: KacyiruContact: +250 789 099 683

    SHOKOLA

    Location: Kacyiru & KimihururaContact: +250 788 350 530

    SIMBA

    Location: City Centre- Centenary Building, GishushuContact: +250 252 570 566

    QUESTION COFFEE ROASTER

    Location: GishushuContact: +250 781 968 027

    BRIOCHE

    Location: Kacyiru, Gishushu & City CenterContact: +250 781 968 027

    BASO

    Location: KiyovuContact: +250 738 084 810

    Bars Restaurant Night Clubs Coffee

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    B A R S

    BILLY’S

    Location: NyarutaramaContact: +250 787 612 222

    CHILLAX LOUNGE

    Location: NyarutaramaContact: +250 787 612 222

    ROSTY PUB BAR -RESTO

    Location: KimironkoContact: +250 784 192 848

    SUNDOWNER-RESTO-PUB

    Location: KimihururaContact: +250 788 301 922

    FUSCHSIA BAR & LOUNGE

    Specialty: African & European Cuisine Location: Remera, GisimentiContact: +250 788 535 672

    PICCADILLY BAR

    Location: GismentiContact: +250 786 443 673

    TROPHY’S

    Location: RemeraContact: +250 786 599 470

    RIDERS

    Location: Kigali heights, KimihururaContact: +250 784 836 839

    TRATORIA

    Location: KimihururaContact: +250 788 679 798

    Bars Restaurant Night Clubs Coffee

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    N I G H T C L U B S

    BOUGAINVILLA

    Location: NyarutaramaContact: +250 788 431 011

    COCOBEAN

    Location: KacyiruContact: +250 788 990 811

    ENVY CLUB

    Location: KimihururaContact: +250 788 278 750

    GO-LEMI VIP CL UB BAR

    Specialty: European Cuisine Location: Kimihurura, Lemigo Hotel,Contact: +250 784 183 299

    JJ NIGHT CLUB

    Location: Kiyovu, Park Inn Hotel

    Contact:+250 788 132 500

    JUNCTION CLUB

    Location: Remera- GisimentiContact: +250 784 990 944

    LEGACY - HÔTEL DES MILLE COLLINES

    Location: KiyovuContact: +250 252 576 530

    PEOPLE CLUB

    Location: KimihururaContact: +250 788 650 014

    PLATINUM CLUB

    Location: KibagabagaContact: +250 782 730 401

    THE MIRROR NIGHT CLUB

    Location: Remera- KisimentiContact: +250 783 705 716

    Bars Restaurant Night Clubs Coffee

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    Want to take a piece of remarkable Rwanda home? Here is a suggested list of great

    shopping options with a variety of made in Rwanda products for you.

    Rwanda’s fine and colorful paintings, beautiful traditional baskets, clothes, bags and

    shoes tailored with traditional “KITENGE” fabric, can serve as an unusual and affordable

    souvenir. You can also find striking jewellery: necklaces and earrings made from

    simple but remarkably elegant materials. Pottery and wooden carvings are a common

    traditional handcraft in Rwanda, renowned for their unique style of creation.

    AROUND KIGALISHOP

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    A R T & C R A F T

    AGASEKE PROJECT

    Handcraft BoutiqueContact: +250 788 673 818

    ARTDECO

    Handcraft BoutiqueContact: +250 788 502 971 / 788 734 090

    AZIZI LIFE

    Quality Handcraft Boutique(Heaven Restaurant)Contact: +250 783 049 665

    CAPLAKI HANDCRAFT MARKET

    Wide variety of traditional Rwandan craftsContact: +250 788 569 021

    COOPAR

    Handcraft BoutiqueContact: +250 788 428 013

    EAST AFRICAN HERITAGE LTD

    Handcraft BoutiqueContact: +250 788 558 995

    GAHAYA LINKS LTD

    Handcraft CentreContact: +250 788 307 / 788 620 553

    INZUKI DESIGNS

    High fashion Rwandan jewellery: Contact: +250 786 249 039

    HUMAN TOUCH

    Handcraft BoutiqueContact: +250 783 592 644 +250 788 423 739

    IBANGA UNION COOPERATIVES

    Handcraft BoutiqueContact: +250 784 731 319

    IKAZE SHOP

    Traditional Rwandan crafts – Baskets, jewellery, pottery, artContact: +250 788 537 608

    INEMA ARTS

    Contemporary Art Gallery Contact: +250 783 187 646

    IVUKA ARTS

    Contemporary Art GalleryContact: +250 783 594 382

    HOUSE OF TAYO

    Made in Rwanda Clothing: +250 786 410 788

    ABRAHAM KONGA COLLECTION

    Made in Rwanda Clothing: +250 785 561 626

    HAUTE BASO

    Made in Rwanda Clothing +250 733 186 103

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    LIBRARIE CARITAS HANDCRAFT

    Handcraft BoutiqueContact: +250 788 300 787

    MILLE COLLINES BARCELONA

    Designer Clothing and AccessoriesContact: +250 784 981 717

    RUISE B

    Handcraft BoutiqueContact: +250 783 182 781

    RW & A CLOTHING

    Rwandan Designer ClothingContact: +250 783 242 104

    RWANDA NZIZA

    Rwanda Fair Trade Association Contact: +250 788 627 104

    TONGO

    Art gallery, jewellery & fashion accessoriesContact: +250 784 525 185

    UBURANGA ARTS STUDIO

    Contemporary Art GalleryContact: +250 788 605 924

    YEGO ARTS

    Contemporary Art GalleryOpposite MTN CentreContact:+250 788 480 835

    CHIC BUILDING /COMPLEX

    Location: Kigali City Center

    M PEACE PLAZA

    Location: Kigali City Center

    UNION TRADE CENTER (UTC)

    Location: Kigali City Center

    Contact: +250 788 308 055

    MTN SHOPPING CENTER

    Location: Nyarutarama

    KIGALI HEIGHTS

    Location: Kigali Kimihurura, opposite Kigali Convention Center

    KIGALI CITY TOWER (KCT)

    Location: Kigali City Center

    S H O P P I N G M A L L S

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    KIGALI CULTURAL VILLAGE

    Address:

    KN 3 Ave, Kigali

    +250 788 855 828

    A traditional cultural market where local artisans

    and food vendors exhibit and trade their goods.

    Explore multiple elements of the Rwandan

    culture whilst being presented with an

    opportunity to shop through a wide selection

    of goods, ranging from crafts, fashion, jewelry

    and enjoy selected local and international food

    delicacies.

    S O C I A L AC T I V I T Y I N F O R M AT I O N

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    AROUND RWANDAGET

    The “Land of a Thousand Hills” compact size is no secret: This means minimised travel time

    that allows visitors to take in the verdant greens of the countryside while getting acquainted

    with many of Rwanda’s natural and cultural attractions.

    Take advantage of our pre and post tour offerings & discover Remarkable Rwanda, one hill

    at a time, tailored to your requirements from day trips to overnight stays or as long as your

    time will allow.

    Contact RTTA: [email protected] | +250 788 740 465

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    MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS

    GENOCIDE MEMORIAL - GISOZI

    The people of Rwanda embrace peace and

    reconciliation. They are committed to fight the

    ideology of genocide. The memorials found

    throughout the country are moving testimonies

    in memory of the 1994 Genocide against the

    Tutsi. Inaugurated on the 10th anniversary of

    the Rwandan genocide, the Kigali Genocide

    Memorial is where 259,000 victims have been

    buried. This memorial also serves to educate

    about genocide in the 20th Century.

    CAMP KIGALI: BELGIAN

    MEMORIAL

    A small museum in Kigali City lies at the site of

    the massacre of 10 Belgian UN Blue Berets. At

    the onset of Genocide under the command of

    General Dallaire, they were deployed to guard

    the house of the then Prime Minister Agatha

    Uwilingiyimana. When the genocide began,

    Presidential Guard soldiers invaded the home,

    disarmed the Belgians and transported them to

    Camp Kigali where they killed them.

    K I G A L I C I T Y : H A L F - DAY TO U R S

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    VISION CITY

    RWANDA ART MUSEUM

    Located in 4 kilometers from Kigali International

    Airport, the Rwanda Art Museum displays

    contemporary artworks produced by both

    Rwandan and International artists. Served

    as the presidential palace, you can visit the

    remains of the Falcon 60 presidential jet that

    are housed in a walled garden on the property.

    Located in Kigali’s uptown neighbourhood of

    Gaculiro only 6 kms from downtown, Vision

    City is a creation of futuristic neighbourhoods

    catering to the modern needs of homebuyers.

    This tour showcases Kigali’s newest state-of-the-

    art housing development, with unobstructed

    views of the beautiful rolling hills of Kigali,

    including parks, luxury villas, town houses and

    modern apartments. The City is envisioned to

    have a total of 4,500 housing units which will

    be completed in four phases with the first phase

    nearing completion.

    In addition to residential housing, the city has

    a town centre that will serve as the commercial

    hub for residents with Wi-fi connectivity,

    commercial and retail facilities, and a three-star

    hotel.

    CAMPAIGN AGAINST GENOCIDE

    MUSEUMLocated in the Parliamentary building, this museum depicts in details how the Campaign Against Genocide Plan was executed by Rwanda Patriotic Front/Army (RPF/A) following the withdrawal of UN troops leaving the targeted Tutsi under the mercy of the Genocidaires and how only the RPF/A forces who were in the war of liberation took the unilateral decision to stop Genocide, Rescue victims of Genocide and defeat the Genocidal forces.

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    NYARUTARAMA GOLF COURSE

    Experience Rwanda’s great bird life whilst

    enjoying a round of 9 or 18 holes golf on the

    emerald green fairways of the Kigali Golf Club.

    Equipment, clubs and caddies are available for

    hire; lessons available at very reasonable rates.

    Web: www.kigaligolfclub.com

    Email: [email protected]

    Manager: +250 788 590 242

    TENNIS AND SWIMMING CLUBS

    • Nyarutarama Tennis Club

    • Cercle Sportif de Kigali

    Web: www.cerclesportifdekigali.org

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    EXPERIENCE KIGALI

    Rwanda’s Tour Operators (refer RTTA listing)

    offer a variety of half day or full day Kigali City

    Tours - the best way to see and experience

    Kigali within a short time. The tours include

    a visit to a variety of attractions. There are

    museums and memorials, local markets, public

    art walks and more! Some of the highlights

    include Kigali Genocide Memorial, Camp Kigali,

    Vision City, Central Business District, shopping

    areas and wind up to a fine dining and nightlife

    experience.

    GOLF, TENNIS AND SWIMMING

    KIGALI CITY TOURS

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    Your Tour Operator can tailor-make a full or multiple day/overnight tour taking in a combination of any

    of the following attractions:

    Note:

    • Some of these, particularly Nyungwe

    National Park, can only be done as

    overnight / two night packages.

    • Keep in mind that all of Rwanda observes

    Umuganda (community service) on the

    last Saturday of every month. During the

    hours of 8am-12am, there is no driving

    and shops are not open. Some tourist

    activities are allowed. There are projects

    to be found in which you can participate.

    Please be aware that there is a limited number of

    permits for Gorilla and Chimpanzee excursions,

    so it is advised to plan well in advance.

    RWANDA-FULL & MULTIPLE DAY TOURS

    BIRD WATCHING EXCURSIONS

    Rwanda has one of the highest bird counts on

    the continent with over 700 species including

    almost 30 known as Albertine Rift Endemic.

    Early morning bird watching excursions can be

    arranged at Nyarutarama Lake bordering the

    Golf Course in Kigali. Further afield as a half-

    day or full day option is the Rugezi marshland.

    The site hosts rare and endemic species, for

    example Grauer’s Rush Warbler and the highest

    population of the Grey Crowned Crane of

    Rwanda. Another half day excursion can be to

    Akanyaru and Nyabarongo wetlands, two sites

    declared Important Birding Areas by Birdlife

    International.

    At the Murago wetland and lakes of Bugesera you may be lucky to spot interesting species such as

    the Lesser Jacana and Purple Swamphen.

    All three of the national parks are important for a serious bird expedition – Volcanoes NP boasts 165

    species with 17 endemic; Nyungwe NP 310 species with 26 endemic and Akagera NP over 525

    species and home to the elusive Shoebill Stork.

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    COMMUNITY BASED, CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS TOURS

    IBY’IWACU CULTURAL VILLAGE Located in Musanze, this village shows some aspects of Rwanda’s ancient ways and supports the local community, some of whom were once poachers. Here you will see a traditional healer, a black smith; grind sorghum, shoot arrows after being greeted by traditional Intore dancers and drummers.

    A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ARTISAN

    The Azizi Life Experience begins in Muhanga

    district an hour from Kigali. With an interpreter,

    you will experience daily village life with the

    community partaking in activities such as:

    collecting water, cutting grass, basket weaving,

    making bricks, traditional building, banana juice

    making and traditional drumming and dancing.

    Lunch is a simple local meal with your host

    family and the day finishes at the Azizi Life office,

    with a chance to browse through the beautiful

    crafts made by Azizi Life artisans and do a little

    fair trade shopping.

    CULTURAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR

    The Cultural Heritage Corridor in the Southern

    Province showcases a number of Rwanda’s

    important cultural and historical sites, for

    example:

    • King Mutara III Rudahigwa’s 1931 Royal

    Palace museum, standing today as it did

    when the King was in residence along

    with the ‘Inyambo’, traditional Rwandan

    cows known for their impressive long

    horns.

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    • Ethnographic Museum in Huye houses

    one of Africa’s finest collections of pre

    and postcolonial ethnographic, artistic

    and archaeological displays.

    • Rwesero Art Museum, King Rudahigwa

    III’s modern palace, now displays

    contemporary Rwandan artwork and

    serves as the National Art Gallery.

    RELIGIOUS TOURS

    Rwanda is rich with remarkable religious sites

    and attractions some of which are:

    • Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Kibeho is the

    only Shrine in Africa officially approved

    in 2001, it is a place of pilgrimage and

    apparitions.

    • Divine Mercy Statue, Jesus: the famous

    Mexican sculptor, Gogy Farias, created

    this incredible statue in bronze, 16ft tall

    and weighing 2 tons it was brought to

    Rwanda by the Marian Fathers in 2004.

    • Butare Cathedral was a gift from the

    Belgian King Albert and Queen Astrid. It

    was completed in 1937 and is the largest

    cathedral in Rwanda.

    • Nyanza Christ the King Catholic Parish

    built in 1935 is one of Rwanda’s oldest

    churches and where King Rudahigwa

    was baptized.

    • Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady in Kabgayi

    was consecrated in April 1923. There

    are some great examples of colonial-era

    architecture in Kabgayi.

    • Save, the oldest church constructed by

    the first missionaries in 1905.

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    RUBAVU

    Visit the beaches, 1918 First World War

    Graves, tours of Bralirwa Brewery, and enjoy

    sundowners on the lake’s shores and traditional

    night fishing experiences with local fisherman.

    Drive part of the spectacular Congo Nile trail,

    bird watch in Gishwati Forest, visit Rosamond

    Carr / Imbabazi flower farm, go caving, take

    a Batwa community Dancing Pots tour, or a

    city tour of Gisenyi (Congo border posts and

    market, Poupeé de Atelier, Ubumwe Disabled

    Community Centre).

    FROM CROP TO CUP TEA AND COFFEE EXPERIENCES

    Some of the world’s best tea and coffee is

    grown in Rwanda; the high mountains, cool

    climate and rich volcanic soil result in award

    winning quality products. Experience growing

    and production processes – from the nursery to

    plantations, pruning, picking, washing, drying

    and the many steps in-between to finally (in the

    case of coffee) roasting. Finish off with a tea or

    coffee tasting experience. Note: These tours

    are seasonal - the best time to visit being May

    to August, with harvesting time for coffee in the

    rainy season (March – May).

    KARONGI

    Karongi offers beaches, islands and crystal clear

    water. Boating, tea and coffee plantations, the

    Kibuye Power Plant (methane gas is extracted

    from the lake), Bisesero Genocide Memorial,

    Congo Nile Parish Catholic Church Rutsiro

    (where the first Rwandan bishop was based),

    night fishing, Napoleon’s Island with a colony of

    fruit bats and birds, Amahoro Island restaurant –

    just some of the delights found in and near this

    small resort town.

    LAKE KIVU SURROUNDS

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    MOUNTAIN GORILLA / GOLDEN MONKEY TRACKING / HIKING TRAILS Tracking the endangered mountain gorilla on

    the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes is magical.

    Experience an unforgettable Gorilla tracking

    through mountain forests or a Golden Monkey

    visit through bamboo forests.

    Also available is the ‘Dian Fossey Tomb Trail’ – a

    beautiful yet challenging hike to 3,000 meters

    up the slopes of Mount Bisoke or a hike to the

    beautiful Ngezi Crater Lake at the top.

    Permits should be booked 3 to 6 months in

    advance (particularly for gorillas in high season

    from June – September as only 80 permits are

    issued per day).

    Contact: RDB

    [email protected]

    +250 252 576 514

    CAVING IN MUSANZE

    Rwanda’s caves date back 65 million years and

    lie within the volcanic region where lava flow

    layers long ago created the Albertine Rift Valley.

    The caves offer easy hiking of up to 2 kms and

    showcase many entrances most being roof

    collapses.

    NATIONAL PARKS

    VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK NOTHERN PROVINCE

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    BUHANGA ECO PARK A small forest dominated by magnificent dragon

    trees and abundant bird life offering nature

    walks. Located nearby Volcanoes National Park

    Akagera is the largest national park in Rwanda

    comprising acacia woodlands, savannah

    grasslands and mountain habitats. The Akagera

    River feeds a labyrinth of lakes and papyrus

    swamps making it the largest protected

    wetland in Central Africa with one of the highest

    concentrations of hippopotamus in Africa. Enjoy

    big game viewing as well as one of the best bird-

    watching sites in Rwanda. You may also enjoy

    a boat ride to see Bird Island and a large Nile

    crocodile, or an evening safari.

    AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK EASTERN PROVINCE

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    Within the Great Rift Valley lies Nyungwe Forest,

    acclaimed for its biodiversity and endemic

    species richness. Africa’s largest protected

    mountain rainforest is an important habitat for

    many species, especially primates (13 species)

    and birds of which there are over 300 species.

    Butterflies and moths abound and the forest

    comprises more than 240 tree species with

    the canopy reaching 70 meters high in places,

    orchids and over 1,000 plant types.

    Note: Only 16 Chimpanzee permits per day are

    issued. Advance booking of 3 to 6 months is

    recommended.

    NYUNGWE NATIONAL PARK WESTERN PROVINCE

    Contact: RDB

    [email protected]

    +250 252 576 514

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    RWANDA TOUR AND TRAVEL ASSOCIATION (RTTA)

    NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE

    RTTA accredited members [email protected] +250 788 740 465

    Achut Gorilla Safaris [email protected] +250 788 418 175

    Amahoro Tours [email protected] +250 788 687 448

    Attractive Safaris [email protected] +250 788 487 682

    Azizi Life Experiences [email protected] +250 785 781 146

    Bizidanny Tours & Safaris [email protected] +250 788 301 461

    Concord / Magic Safaris [email protected] +250 788 743 349

    Eagle Ride [email protected] +250 788 596 611

    East African Eco Explorer [email protected] +250 788 358 982

    EOS – Visions Rwanda [email protected] +250 788 385 050

    FCM Charleston Travel Rwanda Ltd

    [email protected] +250 788 301 616

    Gerry Tours and Safaris [email protected] +250 788 502 808

    Go Kigali [email protected] +250 781 466 592

    Individual Tours [email protected] +250 788 352 661

    Intore Expeditions [email protected] +250 788 353 736

    ITA [email protected] +250 788 303 598

    International Tour and Travel

    [email protected] +250 788 300 256

    Jambo Tours and Safaris [email protected] +250 788 307 648

    JK Safaris [email protected] +250 788 300 649

    Mapendano Voyages [email protected] +250 788 761 069

    Mercator Assistance [email protected] +250 788 306 830

    New Dawn Associates [email protected] +250 788 333 652

    Primate Safaris [email protected] +250 788 300 497

    Rickshaw Travels Rwanda [email protected] +250 785 475 652

    RMS Ltd – Travel Partner [email protected]

    +250 788 308 291

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    NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE

    Rwanda Eco-Tours [email protected]

    +250 788 301 080

    Songa Africa the Tourism Company

    [email protected] +250 788 305 500

    Sunrise Eco-tours [email protected] +250 788 312 250

    The Far Horizon [email protected] +250 785 658 777

    Thousand Hills Expeditions [email protected] +250 788 300 430

    Vava Tours & Travel [email protected] +250 788 557 701

    Virunga Expedition [email protected]

    +250 788 300 508

    Volcanoes Safaris [email protected] +250 788 302 069

    Wildlife Tours-Rwanda [email protected] +250 788 357 052

    Zebra Country Tours [email protected] +250 788 388 152

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    Atak +250 788 568 860

    C.T.V.R.B +250 722 896 537

    Co.T.V.K +250 788 517 725

    Coctaki +250 788 843 973

    Codace +250 788 574 267

    Cokita +250 788 599 433

    Condor +250 788 696 049

    Coochatavoru +250 788 762 960

    Coperative Umubano +250 788 502 361

    Cotahama +250 788 557 872

    Cotavogi +250 788 890 125

    Cotavonya +250 788 530 029

    K.T.V Co +250 783 541 281

    Quick Taxis Services +250 788 852 600

    Twigire Taxi Service +250 788 442 942

    Women Transport Ltd +250 788 868 840

    UMUBANO +250 788 502 361

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