Embarking on a family trip in Rwanda is the best way for you to share exciting experiences with your loved ones. Planning for this kind of vacation can be challenging as there is a lot more to be put together to your holiday successful. For exceptional and successful tours in Rwanda, you need to check out for those child-friendly safari destinations. To get the best of your family safari experience, below are a few activities and places for you to embark on a family trip in Rwanda
1.Be part of Azizi life experience
A family trip in Rwanda rewards travel endeavors with more than magical encounters with mountain gorilla in Volcanoes National Park. It allows you to explore the local customs with Azizi life. Cultural visit in this area takes you and children through crafting, banana juice making, cooking, candle dipping, homestay, traditional construction to thrilling drumming and dancing skills. The Azizi life experiences offers you opportunity to have a clear understanding of Rwandan way of life. Ideally it is more about immersing yourself in Rwanda’s unique cultures, interact with local people and experience their daily practices.
2. Explore Akagera National Park
A visit to Akagera National Park takes you through distinct experiences while you are on family trop in Rwanda. Most importantly, camping is the best way one can get close to nature while on Rwanda safari. Besides, you can embark on game drive which comes with amazing sights at huge concentration of wildlife species including the African elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, lions, leopards, elands, topis, birds and many others. Alternatively, you can embark on a boat ride along Lake Ihema which gets you clear views of hippos, crocodiles, water birds and many others. For camper, you can come with your tent or hire one and set it up as well as marshmallows and you will have the best of your camping tour. For unforgettable camping experiences, there are 3 (three) campsites within Akagera National Park and they include Shakani and Muyumbu in the southern side of the park then the other is Mutamba Kagera campsite.
3. Chill around the scenic Lake Kivu
If you are tired of that noisy life Kigali city, then Lake Kivu is worth visiting for you to chill out. There are local boats that you can take a ride to lake’s small islands and hot springs. But note, if it appears like raining, it is advisable that you do not take a boat ride. In case you simply feel like relaxing then you can visit the Serena Lake Kivu Hotel and while here, you opt for a standard room that is conducive for your family.
4. Take a canoe ride on the River Mukungwa
Canoe ride on Mukungwa River is a remarkable adventure of its own that you need to be part and you will have a unique experience. Usually, children about 4 years are welcome for day canoe trips in this river. A canoe experience in this area rewards you with picturesque views of the Rwanda’s countryside, aquatic life, wildlife and also have a chance to interact with local communities along the riverside.
5. Take horse ride to top of Mount Kigali
A horse ride on the top of Mount Kigali will reward you with stunning views of its surrounding areas. There are also horse riding lessons that are conducted each day and you can as well take part in family horse riding lessons. Interestingly, you can have a picnic here-there are tables for you to use and vast green area for your children to play. There is also a zip line and horse trails in case you wish to take part.
6. Find a playground
You may not find a public playground in Rwanda but this doesn’t mean it is the end of you finding a place for your children to play from. Most restaurants do have room for entertaining children for instance CasaKeza, Century Park Tung Chinese Cuisine, Heaven restaurant. These restaurants have variety for children to take part including outdoor play areas, indoor play houses, sandpits, swimming pools, toys, food among others. If you head off to Heaven restaurant, there is kid’s menu and a playground then if you are interested in craft activities you can connect to Azizi life boutique.
7. Shop at Kimironko market
Kimironko market is another most incredible place you need to visit and have the best of shopping experience in Rwanda. Come with your shopping bag and return home with variety of products rights from clothes, fruits and vegetables.
8. Explore more about Kigali’s heritage
You can as well embark on half day or entire day tour and you will have the best of a family tour in Kigali capital. The whole day tour may take you to the top of Mount Kigali where you will have incredible views of this capital city and other surrounding areas, drinks at milk bar; visit the neighborhood market, Rwandan lunch, Rwanda coffee, visit the genocide memorial site and other areas.