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Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial
30m
This memorial honors the 10 Belgian UNAMIR peacekeepers murdered on the first day of the 1994 genocide. Initially deployed to protect Prime Minister Agathe Uwilingiyimana, the soldiers were captured, disarmed, and killed by the Presidential Guard.
What to expect: At the Belgian Memorial in Camp Kigali, visitors learn about the tragic events that ignited the Rwandan genocide. The somber site provides a powerful narrative of courage and sacrifice. Your guide will share poignant stories, adding depth to your understanding of Rwanda’s history.
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30m
Your walk through Kigali's car-free zone starts at the site of the infamous RTLM hate radio station and ends where Rwanda’s first republic flag was raised at independence. The area features craft shops and the Simba Supermarket, popular with Rwanda's youth for its free internet.
What to Expect: This vibrant pedestrian area is perfect for shopping for souvenirs, mingling with locals, and experiencing the lively street culture. You'll find various craft shops offering unique handmade items.
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45m
Since 2013 Bloomberg Philanthropies has invested in the innovative training of coffee farmers and producers, bringing smallholder farmers up through the coffee value chain. These long-term investments have led to a partnership with Sustainable Growers, home of Question Coffee Cafe & Roastery, a social enterprise, and the Coffee training Academy.
What to expect: Enjoy a cup of coffee at Question Coffee, Kigali’s leading coffee chain that empowers over 40,000 women. Learn about Rwanda’s coffee blends, meet the entrepreneurs and farmers, and purchase coffee-related souvenirs.
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30m
Kigali Heights, one of the city’s most frequented malls, overlooks the Kigali Convention Center, inspired by Rwanda’s traditional huts. Visit Zuri, a women-led footwear enterprise using African art prints and sustainable materials.
What to Expect: At Kigali Heights, you will visit Zuri, a women-led footwear enterprise started by two young Rwandan entrepreneurs. Marvel at the creative sandal designs made from African print materials, known as Kitenges, and other sustainable products. These sandals, popular among Kigali's women, could be your next favorite pair.
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Kigali Convention Centre
30m
This car-free zone, frequented by youth for its free Wi-Fi, features a statue symbolizing Rwandan women's resilience. Take pictures with your guides, reflecting themes of women’s empowerment, sustainability, and development.
What to Expect: Take photos with your guide under the statue Roundabout symbolizes the special recognition given by the Rwandan Government to women, surrounded by Kigali's best architecture and most recognizable landmark in the car-free zone. These photos will capture the essence of your tour, highlighting themes of empowerment and sustainability. Then take a stroll down the car free zone to the parliament building
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Campaign Against Genocide Museum
45m · Admission ticket included
From 1993 to 1994, during the Liberation War, the parliament building hosted part of the Arusha Peace Accords and 600 RPA soldiers protecting RPF leaders who were to form part of the Broad-Based Transitional Government. It was closed during the genocide and reopened as the National Parliament in late 1994. In December 2017, a museum dedicated to the Campaign against Genocide was officially opened to the public in the parliamentary building.
What to Expect: Rwanda’s parliament has the highest proportion of women representatives worldwide. The rooftop offers panoramic views of Kigali, aided by a 3D topographical map. Enjoy panoramic views of the city from the parliament rooftop. Your guide will point out the places you’ve visited and those that you haven’t, giving you a big picture of Kigali with the help of a 3D topographical map.
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45m
End your tour at Rwanda’s first craft beer brewery, introducing women to brewing and creating opportunities for female farmers. Today, Kweza continues to honor the tradition of beer. In Rwanda, and most cultures around the world, women have traditionally made beer but not been able to benefit from that creation and lineage at the commercial level.
Kweza aims to have women running all aspects of the business and to enable African women to share in the profit of the product they've historically always made - as investors, staff, or leadership - and ultimately build generational wealth on that history.
What to Expect: Tour the brewery to see how different flavors are produced, learn about the craft of brewing beer, and enjoy a tasting of their six unique flavors as you wind down your day.
