Special interest tours in Rwanda

While we don’t want our clients to miss out on Rwanda’s many diverse prime tourism attractions such as the world-famous mountain gorillas, we strongly prioritize educational, experiential and enriching visits. We have become experts in tailor-making unique tour programs around the special interests of our clients, and we benefit from a constantly growing portfolio.

Our experienced team is happy to research and prepare your very personal theme of interest that then becomes the center of your visit. Depending on your preferences, we will add experiences related to understanding the country, learning about its history, people, nature, culture and daily problems, and personal actions and interactions. All of this is matched with an exclusive travel environment with charming and intellectually challenging guides, comfortable hotels, lodges and vehicles, and professional hassle-free service.

Our growing portfolio:

  • Professional focus delegations: General health care, mental health, nursing, physiotherapy, community health care, education, language & literature, head start, law, social work
  • Advocacy groups: Millennium Development Goals, general development and poverty reduction, HIV/AIDS, human rights
  • Donor/sponsor trips: Various organizations (including UN Millennium Villages Project, Survivor Corps, Aegis Trust, Rwanda Community Works etc)
  • Incentive travel for corporate clients, incentive houses and organizations
  • Other special interests: Coffee production, tea production, 'development as freedom', peace building and reconciliation, gacaca, cultural immersion, mission trips, journalism, gender, micro-finance, conservation, photography etc




Special interest - General Health Care

Location: Nyanza Eco-zone

Duration: 12 days

Explore Rwanda through the lens of public health in this immersive 12-day journey blending professional insight, cultural exchange, and natural wonder. From Kigali’s health institutions and historical sites to refugee villages, rural health centers, and gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes, this tour offers a comprehensive look at Rwanda’s pioneering health care model and post-genocide resilience.

What to expect: Expect an eye-opening and deeply engaging experience that blends Rwanda’s inspiring health care transformation with its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty. Over 12 days, you’ll meet frontline health professionals, visit hospitals and grassroots health initiatives, and gain firsthand insight into how Rwanda has tackled complex issues like HIV/AIDS, mental health, and post-conflict recovery. From community visits and cultural exchanges to wildlife safaris and gorilla trekking, this tour offers a meaningful balance of professional learning, personal connection, and unforgettable adventure.

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DUFATANYE ORGANIZATION

Dufatanye Organization began as an association in 2003 and later became a Non-Governmental Organization in Rwanda. Initiated by 7 Rwandans who are the founding members, it is their vision to help the large number of people affected by malnutrition, HIV/AIDS, Genocide and poverty in the community.

This has been done through the Village of Hope Program where we construct kitchen gardens, carry out capacity building trainings, provide laying hens and fruit trees to every household within the village while teaching its members good agricultural practices..





Special interest - Development as Freedom

Duration: 13 days

Location: Kigali, Gitarama, Rwinkwavu, Akagera National Park, Ndera, Bugesera, Ruhengeri, Gisenyi, Volcanoes National Park.

This 13-day educational journey through Rwanda explores the country’s innovative and inclusive approaches to development and poverty reduction. Grounded in a multidimensional understanding of poverty, the tour focuses on six essential freedoms—political, economic, social, transparency, protective, and ecological security—through immersive visits, expert presentations, and personal encounters. From Kigali to the rural heartlands and Lake Kivu’s shores, participants engage with inspiring initiatives, making this a deeply reflective and impactful experience.

What to expect: Expect a powerful and immersive journey that will challenge your assumptions about poverty and development while offering profound insight into Rwanda’s resilience and innovation. Over 13 days, you’ll move beyond theory into real-world application, exploring how political freedoms, economic opportunity, social inclusion, transparency, security, and ecological balance intersect to shape human potential. You’ll engage directly with community leaders, development professionals, government representatives, and grassroots organizations, witnessing both the successes and ongoing struggles of a nation committed to transformation.

Along the way, you’ll experience Rwanda’s breathtaking landscapes, from the savannahs of Akagera to the volcanic mountains of the north, and find moments of inspiration in both rural villages and modern cityscapes. This is not just a tour—it’s an educational and emotional experience designed to deepen your understanding of global development and the human capacity for change.

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DUFATANYE ORGANIZATION

Dufatanye Organization began as an association in 2003 and later became a Non-Governmental Organization in Rwanda. Initiated by 7 Rwandans who are the founding members, it is their vision to help the large number of people affected by malnutrition, HIV/AIDS, Genocide and poverty in the community.

This has been done through the Village of Hope Program where we construct kitchen gardens, carry out capacity building trainings, provide laying hens and fruit trees to every household within the village while teaching its members good agricultural practices..