Rwanda cultural tours are one of the best, unique, and perfect choices to choose from when it comes to cultural tours in East Africa. This is because Rwanda is rich in cultural heritage and history, which are very interesting to explore. During these Rwanda cultural tours, you will be able to learn and understand more about the culture and history of Rwanda. As you continue reading below, you will be able to get answers to the burning questions about the Rwanda cultural tours.
What is there to see on Rwanda cultural tours?
Just like any other tourist destination and activity, there is a lot to expect to see and do to have the best experience during your Rwanda safari or Rwanda cultural tour. Some of the expectations during your tour are as follows,
Visiting Museums
You should expect or look forward to visiting some of the country’s museums to get to see the country’s revolution since the time of colonization, during and after that period. You will get to see some art pieces and crafts telling stories of Rwanda as a country at large. Stories also will be told about the history of the country.
Art and Architecture
During the Rwanda cultural tours, visits to art centers like Inema Art Center, and Niyo Art Center, to mention but a few. When you visit any of the art centers in Rwanda during cultural tours, you will get to see how culture is being embraced in the art world. This is done through crafts and art pieces or drawings that are beautiful to look at, you will also be able to see artists in action creating art pieces that tell stories of the country.
Bugesera reconciliation center
This center holds Rwanda’s history since it is where the Rwanda refugees in 1994 stayed together in perfect harmony running away from the conflicts that were going on in the country by then. During your visit to this center, stories will be told about their history and culture, and traditional or cultural dances will be performed which you can feel free to join.
Other interesting places to visit or things to do in Rwanda during Rwanda cultural tours include visiting cultural villages, attending cultural performances, visiting the Genocide memorial site, king’s palace in Nyanza, to mention but a few.
Is Rwanda a safe country to visit?
Yes! Rwanda is very safe to visit because it is considered to be one of the safest countries in the world and the cleanest. But you should take into consideration that you should not trust anyone easily apart from your guide and valuables should not be exposed like money while walking on streets. You should also remember not to move alone during the nighttime.
What is the best time to visit Rwanda for cultural tours?
Rwanda as a country is always open to tourists or visitors throughout the whole year, but the best time of the year to visit Rwanda for cultural tours is during the dry season. This is because during the dry season of the year starting from July to September. This is the best time to visit Rwanda for cultural tours because all the cultural destinations can easily be accessed and all activities are doable during this season of the year.
Are the people of Rwanda welcoming?
Yes! The people of Rwanda are very welcoming people who love to interact and are very jolly. When you visit Rwanda for cultural tours you will be warmly welcomed to the extent that you will start feeling home away from home. They will also teach you a lot of things about their culture, religions, and history which will very much interest you. If interested you can also make friends with the community people you will find in communities to be visited.
What is needed or required for Rwanda cultural tours?
Are you interested in visiting Rwanda for cultural tours? There are some things or documents that you should very much consider having. Some of these include passports, visas, exchanged money, and health travel documents, to mention but a few. For more information about what is needed to visit Rwanda for cultural tours, you can contact us.
Can I use a Visa card, ATM, or credit card in Rwanda?
Yes, all these can be used in Rwanda but the best thing to do is to visit a forex bureau and exchange your money into Rwanda francs for easy use or purchase of goods and services during your cultural tour in Rwanda.