Wander Rwanda
Tours
We’ll create the price for you, based on your ideas and your budget!
Contact: learnliferwanda.com
Licensee : Habumugisha Jean (Barack) a licensed Tour Operator/Travel Agent/Tour Guide
From Gorillas to Grassroots
Rwanda’s breathtaking landscapes are only the beginning. Join us as we weave together nature, culture and purpose. From misty volcanoes to village innovation hubs, each itinerary reveals how education, entrepreneurship and empathy are reshaping lives across the land of a thousand hills.
Tourism with a Mission
We believe travel can do more than entertain, it can enlighten and empower. Our tours support Learnlife Rwanda’s grassroots initiatives, including youth enterprise education and cultural storytelling. Your journey helps create lasting change while giving you an unforgettable window into real Rwandan life.
Travel with intention. Return transformed.
Discover Rwanda, Differently
Step off the beaten path and into the heart of Rwanda. Our immersive journeys take you beyond wildlife safaris and postcard views into vibrant communities, authentic traditions, and meaningful connections. With a licensed local guide and a passionate team from Learnlife Rwanda, your travel becomes a story of transformation - for you and the communities you meet.
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FounderIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Led by Locals, Fuelled by Fun
Every step, a story - every moment, a laugh.
Led by Jean “Barack” Habumugisha, a licensed tour guide and CEO of Learnlife Rwanda, every journey is rich with knowledge, humour and humanity. Whether you’re a school group, NGO, or curious traveler, we tailor your visit to ignite curiosity, build global understanding and leave you with lifelong memories.
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Design DirectorIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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Design DirectorIt all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Wander Rwanda: A Journey of Connection, Culture & Change
Step into Rwanda for a once-in-a-lifetime 10–14 day* experience that blends breathtaking nature, deep cultural immersion, and inspiring grassroots innovation. Designed for youth and community groups, this all-inclusive journey (excluding airfares) includes quality local accommodation, in-country transport and every moment crafted for connection and purpose. Each itinerary is thoughtfully shaped around the interests of your group, whether education, community development, the environment, wildlife, history or entrepreneurship. (*recommended length of visit to see the country)
Travel that touches lives - yours and theirs.
Experiences may include visits to local schools, a remote community library in Sunzu Village, hands-on project work, or being welcomed into the homes of Rwandan families. Groups also have the unique opportunity, if desired, to engage directly with Learnlife Rwanda’s entrepreneurship development programs, gaining first-hand insight into how young Rwandans are turning ideas into impact. From village stays and local cuisine to encounters with changemakers and treks through the land of a thousand hills, this is more than a tour, it’s a cross-cultural awakening.
Cultural, Community & People-Focused Experiences
Language & Cultural Immersion – Learn Kinyarwanda phrases while visiting families and experiencing village life.
Guided Kigali City Discovery – Explore Kigali’s art, history, markets and innovation hubs with a local perspective.
Local Cuisine Experiences – Cook and share traditional Rwandan meals in community kitchens or family homes.
Crafting with Artisans – Try your hand at pottery, banana leaf art or other crafts.
Village Stories – Sit by the fire and hear folk tales, post-genocide rebuilding stories, or dreams for the future.
Coffee Harvest & Roasting Tour – Pick, roast, and sip beans at a cooperative with a fairtrade mission.
Tea Plantation Trail – Walk the highlands and discover Rwanda’s world-class teas.
Dance & Drumming Workshops – Learn the rhythm and meaning behind Rwanda’s energetic traditional dances.
Hands-On Volunteering – Spend time at a remote library, community farm, or creative skills program like Sunzu Village.
Create Your Adventure
Choose your length of stay. Choose your activities. Choose your type of accommodation. We will craft an itinerary just for you!
The following are just a few ideas. Share yours!
Nature, Wildlife & Adventure Experiences
Akagera National Park Safari – Spot elephants, lions, zebras and hippos and much, much more on a classic African game drive.
Gorilla trekking – Track gorillas in the Volcanoes NP with gorilla guides* (*special conditions apply)
Primates & Forest Walks – Track golden monkeys or chimpanzees in lush Nyungwe or Gishwati forests.
Dian Fossey Legacy Experience – Hike to her original research site and learn about her pioneering conservation work.
Scenic Lake Boat Cruises – Explore hidden islands or relax on a traditional boats.
Birdwatching Escapades – Spot rare species like the shoebill or Albertine Rift endemics in peaceful wetland reserves.
Nature Photography Expeditions – Capture Rwanda’s beauty from sunrise mist to mountain gorilla gazes.
Unexpected Ideas
. Motorbike Taxi Tales – Take a guided moto ride through Kigali or countryside villages.
“Rural Realities” Day Trip – Live a day in the shoes of a local.
Rwanda Through a Lens – Take a photography tour for a village, street or nature photo challenge.
Painting with professionals – take a short half day course in painting led by a local artist.
Fair-Trade Market Treasure Hunt – Hunt for handmade goods or African fabrics with a local guide in markets across Kigali or Musanze.
Sustainable Farm-to-Table Experience – Tour eco-farms that use permaculture or indigenous knowledge.
“Make Your Own Souvenir” Workshop – Design your own pottery, paint cow dung art (imigongo) with local mentors.
Historic Trail of Reconciliation – Walk pathways marked by Rwanda’s healing journey post-1994, including Genocide Memorials and Peace Centres.
“Rwanda 360°” Conversation Cafés – Engage in facilitated dialogues with local entrepreneurs around social change.