Rwanda, Off the Beaten Path
Rwanda, Off the Beaten Path
Gracie
Have you already seen the Rwanda highlights? Want to see some less touristy parts of the country? This guide provides all of the best 'off the beaten path' things to do in Rwanda!
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Twin Lakes - The Most Beautiful Place in Rwanda
The Twin Lakes - Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo - are the most beautiful place in Rwanda (in my humble opinion). Many lodges will have the option for you to take a boat ride, village walk, or maybe even a kayak tour! But really this spot is best to just sit back, relax, and enjoy the amazing views.
La Paillotte Cyuza Island
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Head to this private island for a day trip and lunch, or to camp overnight! The team will help make your stay comfortable and give you a tour of the small island, including where they grow their crops and raise their livestock!
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My Hill Eco Lodge
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Stay in this beautiful lodge overlooking the magnificent Lake Ruhondo and the volcanoes!
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Learn about Rwanda's Biggest Exports - Coffee and Tea
Sorwathe Tea Factory Guest House
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Visit the beautiful tea plantations and learn about the process of growing and producing tea with smallholder Rwandan farmers! Email them at sorwathe@sorwatheltd.rw to schedule your visit.
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Rushel Kivu Resort
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The only "beach resort" in Rwanda! Spend some time enjoying this secluded gem on the shores of Lake Kivu.
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Mount Kabuye Trailhead
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Organize this hike with Beyond the Gorillas - they'll guide you up the beautiful mountain (about 2.5-3 hours up) and serve you a delicious lunch at the top! Alternatively, you can hike up in the evening and camp overnight.
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Forest of Hope Guest House, Visit to Gishwati
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Rwanda's best kept secret (but not for long!). Forest of Hope is the only way to enjoy Gishwati Forest National Park. Your all-inclusive stay includes any hiking you want - including to try to track the chimps or the golden monkeys!
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Participate in Rwanda's History and Culture
AKAGERA TRADITIONAL CULTURAL VILLAGE (TTBG)
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Learn about the traditional housing, practice making (and tasting) banana juice, and join in some traditional dancing!
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Azizi Life
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Check out a variety of local experiences that you can participate in through Azizi Life! (Link below)
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Imbabazi
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Imbabazi used to belong to Rosamond Halsey who spent 57 years in Rwanda. Following the Genocide Against the Tutsi, she opened her home as an orphanage. Visit to learn about colonial and post-colonial times, and her life in Rwanda.
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Pay Your Respects at the Genocide Memorials
Many genocide memorials outside of Kigali have been mostly preserved since 1994. The following were recently named UNESCO heritage sites:
Nyamata Church Genocide Memorial
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A Catholic Church which was the site of a large massacre in 1994.
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Murambi Genocide Memorial Centre
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A technical school which was the site of a large massacre in 1994. Learn about the French's involvement and pay your respects to the victims of the genocide.
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Bisesero Genocide Memorial
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This memorial remembers the fight of those who resisted their perpetrators for over two months here before being exterminated.
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Off The Beaten Path in Kigali
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gracie
Hi Everyone!
My name is Gracie and I've been living in Kigali, Rwanda for the last 3.5 years! I fell in love with the "Land of a Thousand Hills" ever since I first visited in 2017 and have been fortunate to be able to live here and travel throughout the country. It's my goal to leave no stone unturned and to explore all that Rwanda has to offer.
It's my hope that through these guides, you will fall in love with Rwanda as much as I have. From 'must-sees' to my favorite hidden gems, I've done my best not to leave anything out.
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