1 Day Rwanda Culture and Community Tour

This 1 Day Rwanda Culture and Community Tour will expose you to Rwandas rich cultural heritage and history that defines this country of a thousand hills, we will visit the genocide museums, palaces, the city of Kigali, markets and other aspects of culture, by the close of the day you will have decided either to go back or to stay and become Rwandese, let’s catch up.

Day 1

After pick up at your hotel, we will visit the most predominant cultural sites in Rwanda including the genocide memorials, Rwanda is known worldwide for its beautiful culture and people and is one of the richest nations in terms of diversified cultural heritage. We will visit different shopping malls, curia shops, handcraft centers and Genocide Memorial / kwibuuka Centers and interact with the Rwanda people traditional life. Enjoy a traditional group performance, and learn about how they made traditional beer and local cuisines.

Visit a homestead of cattle keepers graze the local cattle and milk Rwanda cows, The herdsman will guide you on how to soothe the cow and milk it, learn how milk is converted into different products like ghee and yogurt in a local way, have a local meal, spend the afternoon in the homes of the locals and also learn the enchanting way of their life. You will prepare and enjoy a meal together with them, Return to Kigali to your hotel.

End of 1 Day Rwanda Culture and Community Tour

QUOTATION

TOTAL COST PER PERSON

$510

GENERAL INFORMATION

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

All visitors to Uganda must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveller. For further information on Visa requirements visitors are advised to contact their nearest Uganda Embassy or Consulate.

LANGUAGE:

English

TIME:

GMT +3

VOLTAGE:

220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs. Power is from the UMEME in the city/major towns and generator with inverter back up in the Safari Lodges and Camps.

CURRENCY:

Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort. Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country. Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.

CLOTHING:

Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.

BAGGAGE:

Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.

WATER:

You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.

HEALTH;

East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions. Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards:

Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs. Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray

Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:

For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure we are notified prior to travel

GRATUITIES:

As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following:

The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day

Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day

PHOTOGRAPHY:

Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform. Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages. If in doubt, please check with your guide.

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