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1 day Kigali city tour or city sightseeing offers a past and present view of Kigali city, ensuring that one feels the authentic pulse of this vibrant city. This Kigali city tour will begin as a historic journey through the city with a guided tour from the first modern building from which the capital city was first founded and will move to the rapidly growing neighborhoods that are changing the face of the city during this 1 day Kigali city tour.

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1 day Kigali city tour
Viewing Kigali capital city

Highlights of 1 day Kigali Tours excursion

  • Comprehensive viewing of Kigali town
  • Visit the Natural History Museum
  • Kigali Genocide memorial center
  • Visit the Kimoronko Giant Market

Detailed itinerary for Kigali Tour Rwanda excursion:

Kigali city was founded in 1907 as a small colonial outpost and all the history of Rwanda is collected at the Natural History Museum. It is here that you will learn about the history of the city and the country’s pre‐colonial and colonial periods. During this tour, you will get to see the city’s diverse neighborhoods from old commercial quarters to business, residential areas and slums.

Proceed to visit the Kigali genocide memorial center, a site in the heart of the city, commemorating the 1994 Tutsi Genocide, take a guided tour of the memorial which is the final resting place for more than 25,000 Genocide victims. It honors the memory of the more than one million Rwandese killed in 1994 through education and peace building.

Kigali Genocide Memorial
Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre

You will later retire for a lunch break and after a few minutes of relaxation, you will continue to the Jurapark for a fantastic view of the city, view the surrounding hillsides and get an aerial view of the city from this high point. After your lunch and viewing the city, you will head to the Kimironko Giant Market, the hand art and craft market, not only is the market stocked with Rwandese handcrafts and clothing, but it is also the central area of fruit, vegetables, herbs, spices, dried beans, dried fish and rock salt, so you will get to explore a quite a number of different interesting things.

Kimironko Giant Market
Kimironko Giant Market

1 day Kigali tour excursion includes:

  • Transportation by safari vehicle
  • En-route lunch
  • Entrance fees
  • Bottled water in the safari Vehicle.
  • English-speaking Driver / Guide
  • Driver allowances

However, 1 day Kigali tour excludes:

  • Airfare
  • Rwanda Visa
  • Luxury drinks
  • Laundry
  • Tips to local guides
  • Telephone fees
  • Personal insurance
  • Personal shopping bills and cigarettes

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Josefine M
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Amazing time with lots of baby animals We had an amazing time on our two day safari in Mburo Lake National Park. Adam was our driver/guide and he was very knowledgeable about all the animals and the park. It is a long day of driving both to and from Kampala as it is about 5 hours each way, but very worth it to see the fun animals. Unfortunately there are very few predators in the park so we were unable to see any leopards, however, we saw many baby animals including giraffes, baboons, hippos and zebras. Our stay at the eagle's nest was wonderful with yummy food and great views. During our time parts of the grass were being burned so there was some smoke and burnt grassy areas, but it is necessary to maintain the health of the grasslands. So maybe if you can avoid August, that would be better. All in all a great trip. Can recommend as a weekend activity!
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Great Experience This was my third Safari with Simba Expeditions with a different group each time. Everything was well planned and organized to detail. The guide was knowledgeable and answered all our questions . My family and I enjoyed the experience.
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Definitely get out of Kampala and check these spots out! Paddy & Patricia were absolutely fantastic looking after me on this luxury safari experience. The care for the customer is excellent with this company. Paddy was an absolute gent, great rapport with every company and stop we had during the trip. He looked out for me having an eggless breakfast, nothing was trouble for the team. So relaxing and fun. My highlight was seeing the giraffes and leopard & lions in Murchison and the Devil's cauldron.
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Phil
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4th tour with this company and second review It’s actually my second review for this tour operator which should already speak volumes. I’ve just returned from my fourth in Uganda with Simba and once again they delivered an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The team truly knows how to craft seamless, exciting, and stress-free journeys. Both for trips with friends or my family. From the very first inquiry to the last day of our trip, their team was always quick to respond. Even when we had a few last-minute changes to our room bookings during the safari. They handled everything promptly. Each safari was led by knowledgeable, friendly guides who clearly love what they do. Their insights into wildlife behaviour, the parks, and local cultures added so much value to the trip. Everything was organised exactly as requested. From comfortable transportation and quality lodges (including the exact lodges and room arrangements requested by us) to well-timed transfers and game drives. When comparing options with other operators, I found Simba to be very fairly priced with no hidden fees or surprises. Their transparency and honesty in pricing made it easy to plan and budget for the trip with confidence. The payment was easy as well. They offered me payment by bank transfer or by card. Look no further if you’re planning your next safari in East Africa.
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Tuula V
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Marvellous IT was wonderful, everything went so we'll and nice. Patric was friendly and Tool Cate of us. Having a guide and driver with IS very important during this kind of tour.
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signe h
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Wonderful trip to Nyungwe We had an amazing experience traveling with Simba African Expeditions for our 5 day trip in Rwanda. Patricia answered very efficiently to all our requests and helped us customize the trip to our liking. During our trip Tonny was a great guide. He was patient, drove responsibly and made arrangements with all our activities so they went smoothly, we felt very well taken care of! During our trip we spent our time around Nyungwe national park and lake Kivu. The scenery was beautiful and with our itinerary we got to both have an active holiday with chimpanzee trekking, hiking and kayaking, as well as calmer activities like visiting a coffee plantation. Would recommend traveling with Simba Africa expeditions and Rwanda as a destination :)
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Unforgettable time with good guide, and car. Lot of animals, good atmosphere and good car, tasty food. Everything went well, I saw many animals, and spent some great, unforgettable time. Lodge with nice, rustic style
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1 day Lake Mburo Safari We had a great 1 day safari to Lake Mburo. We saw SO many zebras,giraffes, and hippos; among other animals. We stopped at the equator for a photo and a quick demonstration. Ashiraf our safari guide was very nice and efficient. Patricia was very helpful and quick with email and whatsapp communication. It was a little a little stressful trying to get back to make our flight(NOT OUR DRIVERS FAULT, UG traffice is VERY UNPREDICTABLE!) Overall a great day trip and i recommend!
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Brilliant! Simba African Expeditions was brilliant! They took good care of us, answered all our questions fast and made sure we had an experience of a lifetime. Would definitely recommend!
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Outstanding Safaris with Simba African Expeditions I recently travelled with Simba African Expeditions, owned by Moses Nadduli in Kampala, Uganda — and it was truly an unforgettable experience. I’ve known Moses for over 20 years and can vouch for his professionalism, integrity, and genuine passion for showcasing the real Africa. Every part of the trip was perfectly organized — from the stunning wildlife and breathtaking landscapes to the smooth logistics and warm hospitality. Moses and his team made us feel safe, cared for, and completely immersed in East Africa’s beauty and culture. If you’re looking for a reliable and authentic safari experience, I can’t recommend Simba African Expeditions highly enough. Would definitely travel with them again!

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