1 Day – City Birding Tour in Kigali

Discover the Wild—Journey into Nature’s Untamed Heart

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1 Day – City Birding Tour in Kigali

(Discover the Birds of Rwanda’s Vibrant Capital)

Experience a refreshing day of urban birding around Kigali City, where nature thrives amidst modern charm. This one-day tour is perfect for travelers short on time but eager to spot Rwanda’s colorful avifauna without venturing far from the capital. Kigali’s lush wetlands, forest patches, and green hills provide excellent birding opportunities right within the city’s limits.

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Tour Plan

Day Plan: Birding Around Kigali City

Morning:
After breakfast at your hotel, meet your birding guide and start your city adventure. The day begins with an early birding session at the Nyandungu Eco-Park, Kigali’s new green sanctuary that hosts over 100 bird species. Expect to spot:

  • Malachite Kingfisher
  • Abyssinian Ground Thrush
  • Black-headed Gonolek
  • Swamp Flycatcher
  • Pied and Giant Kingfishers
  • Yellow-fronted Canary

Later, proceed to the Kigali Golf Course wetlands and Nyarutarama Lake, popular birding spots where you might encounter Crowned Cranes, African Jacanas, and Little Bee-eaters.

Midday:
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant or picnic-style lunch surrounded by nature.

Afternoon:
Continue to Mount Kigali Forest, an area rich with woodland birds and scenic views of the city. Species you may encounter include the White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher, Tropical Boubou, and Variable Sunbird.

Wrap up your birding day with a relaxing drive back to your hotel in the evening.

 

Main Destination:

Kigali City

Meal Plan:

  • Breakfast (on-the-go)
  • Lunch included
  • Drinking water provided

 

Cost Includes:

  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with professional bird guide
  • Entry fees to parks and birding sites
  • Lunch and bottled drinking water
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Kigali
  • Bird checklist and field guide use

Cost Excludes:

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal items and drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Accommodation before or after the tour

 

✨ Highlights:

  • Bird Kigali’s wetlands, hills, and forest patches
  • Over 100+ bird species possible in a single day
  • Ideal short tour for business or leisure travelers
  • Expert-guided experience with local birding specialists

 

Price Table

Prices may vary from time to time. Please contact us for accurate price during your chosen dates.

Tour Amenities

  • Car Parking
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Free Coupons
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Laundry service
  • Wireless Internet

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Tour Information

  • Max Guests: 6
  • Min Age: 5+

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