Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi

The Night Fishermen of Lake Burera 18.08.2026 9นาที

Uwase spends a day walking the lakeshore, visiting the Rugezi wetland with its dry-season fires, and ends the evening watching fishermen on Lake Burera by lamplight. She reflects on the quiet resilience of the district and the small economies that sustain it. Plan your trip to Rwanda: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Rwanda guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Burera, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Lake Burera, Rugezi Wetland, Burera Cottage, Cyanika border. Covered: Lake Burera fishing life, Rugezi wetland birding, Local economy and food, Walking and nature, Dry-season landscape. Chapters:00:00 Lake Burera02:05 Village03:30 Rugezi Wetland07:22 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LakeBurera #RugeziWetland #BureraDistrict #RwandaTravel #BirdingRwanda #NightFishing #TwinLakes #VirungaVolcanoes #RuralRwanda #SlowTravel #Sambaza #RwandaNature #WalkRwanda #LakeLife #GreyCrownedCrane #EcoTravel #RwandaVillages #DrySeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

The Quiet Pulse of Burera's Lakes 17.08.2026 9นาที

Uwase spends a slow day in Burera, walking the lakeshore, visiting the Rugezi Wetland, and reflecting on the dry-season fires and the district's quiet resilience. She learns about the new Volcanoes Community Resilience Project, watches a football tournament in Butaro, and closes with a peaceful evening at Virunga Lodge. Plan your trip to Rwanda: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Rwanda guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Burera, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Burera Cottage, Lake Burera, Kinoni, Rugezi Wetland, Butaro, Butaro District Hospital, Le Petit Chalet, Cyanika cross-border market. Covered: lakeside walks, birding, wetland conservation, health infrastructure, local markets, quiet reflection. Chapters:00:00 Lake Burera01:38 Kinoni05:00 Butaro06:41 Cyanika cross-border market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Burera #TwinLakes #RugeziWetland #ButaroHospital #CyanikaMarket #SambazaFish #RwandaTravel #VisitRwanda #LakeBurera #VirungaLodge #BureraDistrict #BirdingRwanda #DrySeason #RwandaEcoTourism #LakeRuhondo #NorthernProvince https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

The Road to Burera: Twin Lakes and Dry Hills 16.08.2026 10นาที

Uwase makes the short hop from Ruhengeri to the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo, settling into a new base for a slower, off-the-map stretch. She takes in the dry-season landscapes, the lake's working life, and the quiet concerns of wildfire and quarantine that shape the district. Plan your trip to Rwanda: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Rwanda guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Burera, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Burera Cottage, Lake Burera, Kidaho viewpoint, Rugezi Marshland, Le Petit Chalet, Traveling Roots, Lake Ruhondo, Birwa Island. Covered: Twin lakes and islands, Birding and wetland, Hospital and health infrastructure, Dry season economy. Chapters:00:00 Burera Cottage01:56 Kidaho viewpoint03:22 Village lakeside04:53 Le Petit Chalet06:26 Wetland path07:50 Traveling Roots09:15 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BureraTwinLakes #RwandaTravel #LakeBurera #RugeziWetland #BirdingRwanda #TwinLakes #RwandaLakes #OffTheBeatenPath #NorthernRwanda #RwandaEcotourism #SambazaFish #ButaroHospital #RwandaHighlands #TravelRwanda #NatureRwanda #CanoeTrip #RwandaAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Assumption Day, A Crater Lake, and the Last Light on the Virungas 15.08.2026 10นาที

On her final day in Ruhengeri, Uwase marks Assumption Day with a quiet visit to the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Fatima, takes a moto-taxi to the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo, and reflects on the town's working rhythms as she prepares to move south toward Lake Kivu. Plan your trip to Rwanda: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Rwanda guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Ruhengeri, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Cathedral of Notre Dame de Fatima, Connections Cafe, Byangabo Market, Lake Burera, Lake Ruhondo, Nyange, Migano Cafe, Lake Ngezi. Covered: Assumption Day, Twin lakes, Memorial history, Local food, Farewell to Ruhengeri, Coffee culture. Chapters:00:00 Cathedral of Notre Dame de Fatima01:49 Town street03:34 Lake Burera05:15 Nyange06:56 Migano Cafe08:40 Courtyard09:31 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RwandaTravel #Ruhengeri #Musanze #AssumptionDay #TwinLakes #Burera #Ruhondo #Volcanoes #VirungaMountains #RwandaCulture #RwandaHistory #Cathedral #Coffee #Brochettes #TravelAfrica #SoloTravel #RwandaPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Potato Fields, Market Beef, and a Quiet Goodbye 14.08.2026 10นาที

On her last full day in Ruhengeri, Uwase walks out to the potato fields above town, watches the Kwita Izina staging ground take shape in Kinigi, and shares one final meal of beef brochettes at Byangabo Market. A slow goodbye to the north, with prices, people, and the long view of the volcanoes. Plan your trip to Rwanda: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Rwanda guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Ruhengeri, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Byangabo Market, Connections Cafe, Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village, Musanze Industrial Park, Kinigi, Stade Ubworoherane, Nyange memorial. Covered: Agriculture economy, Kwita Izina build-up, Community tourism, Local food prices, Farewell to the north. Chapters:00:00 Byangabo Market01:12 Musanze Industrial Park06:24 Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village08:37 Quiet room night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RwandaTravel #Ruhengeri #Musanze #VolcanoesNationalPark #KwitaIzina #GorillaTrekking #ByangaboMarket #IbyIwacu #Kinyarwanda #AfricaTravel #PotatoFields #RwandaFood #RwandaTourism #VirungaMountains #TravelEastAfrica #RwandaCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Urugero rwa Nyirangarama: A Rest Day in Ruhengeri 13.08.2026 10นาที

Uwase takes a slower day in Ruhengeri after the Bisoke summit. Kinyarwanda lessons with a village elder named Eric under a eucalyptus grove, Iby'Iwacu's goat-roasting pit, and a storm that rolls over the Virungas. Plan your trip to Rwanda: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Rwanda guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Ruhengeri, Rwanda. Places in this episode: La Locanda, Byangabo Market, Connections Cafe, Traveling Roots Ltd, Muhoza, Volcanoes National Park. Covered: Kinyarwanda lessons in Ruhengeri, Local food prices and market economy, Coffee culture in Musanze, Conversation about Volcanoes Community Resilience Project, Weather and rest day in Ruhengeri, Building towards Kwita Izina. Chapters:00:00 Muhoza02:24 Byangabo Market04:29 Connections Cafe07:01 Restaurant interior with evening chatter08:24 La Locanda A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RwandaTravel #Rwanda #VisitRwanda #Ruhengeri #Musanze #Kinyarwanda #AfricaTravel #TravelPodcast #VolcanoesNationalPark #GorillaTrekking #KwitaIzina #TravelGuide #RwandaLife #SoloTravel #CulturalTravel #LocalTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

The Long Ascent to Bisoke's Crater 12.08.2026 10นาที

On the final stretch in Ruhengeri, Uwase hikes the Virunga foothills, contemplates the Kwita Izina build-up, and considers the cost of a volcano summit in more ways than one. Plan your trip to Rwanda: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Rwanda guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Ruhengeri, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Volcanoes National Park, Kinigi, Bisoke, Karisimbi, Twin Lakes Burera and Ruhondo, Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village, Byangabo Market, Musanze Market. Covered: Bisoke hike, Volcano crater lake, Kwita Izina preparation, Musanze town life, Local food prices. Chapters:03:40 Karisimbi05:52 Kinigi07:08 Musanze Market09:05 Bisoke A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bisoke #VolcanoesNationalPark #RwandaTravel #GorillaTrekking #KwitaIzina #Musanze #Ruhengeri #CraterLake #HikingRwanda #VirungaVolcanoes #RwandaTourism #MountainGorilla #VolcanoHike #RwandaAdventure #Kinigi #TwinLakes #ByangaboMarket #RwandaCuisine https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

The Golden Monkey Hour and the Coffee Foothills 11.08.2026 9นาที

Uwase tracks golden monkeys in the bamboo zone of Volcanoes National Park, then explores the coffee farms and washing stations in the foothills, reflecting on the build-up to Kwita Izina and the community around the park. Plan your trip to Rwanda: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Rwanda guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Ruhengeri, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Volcanoes National Park, Kinigi, Ellen DeGeneres Campus, Musanze, La Paillotte, Musanze Caves, Industrial Park, Cathedral of Notre Dame de Fatima. Covered: Golden monkey trekking, Coffee farming and economy, Kwita Izina preparations, Conservation education, Local food and drink, Costs of activities. Chapters:00:00 Volcanoes National Park01:21 Kinigi03:57 Musanze06:02 Musanze Caves07:24 Cathedral of Notre Dame de Fatima A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GoldenMonkeys #VolcanoesNationalPark #RwandaTravel #Musanze #Ruhengeri #KwitaIzina #CoffeeTour #SpecialtyCoffee #DianFossey #GorillaTrekking #Rwanda #TravelAfrica #WildlifeTrek #VirungaVolcanoes #BambooForest #LocalFood #Brochettes #Urwagwa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

The Bat Chamber and the Sound of Water 10.08.2026 10นาที

On day three in Ruhengeri, I descend into the Musanze Caves, a two-kilometre lava tube beneath the Virunga foothills. Later, a quiet afternoon ride to the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo offers a different kind of stillness, and a reflection on the water that shapes this volcanic landscape. Plan your trip to Rwanda: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Rwanda guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Ruhengeri, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Musanze Caves, Lake Ruhondo, Lake Burera, Kinigi sector, Byangabo Market, Muhoza sector, Friends Cafe and Restaurant. Covered: caves, lakes, local economy, market prices, town transport. Chapters:00:35 Friends Cafe and Restaurant04:08 Lake Ruhondo05:44 Kinigi sector06:54 Byangabo Market08:34 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MusanzeCaves #Ruhengeri #RwandaTravel #TwinLakes #LakeRuhondo #VolcanoesNationalPark #RwandaTourism #MusanzeMarket #ByangaboMarket #RwandaFood #Brochettes #LavaTube #VirungaVolcanoes #RwandaAdventure #VisitRwanda #CaveExploration #NorthernProvinceRwanda https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Gorilla Trekking at Volcanoes National Park 09.08.2026 9นาที

Uwase treks into Volcanoes National Park to spend an hour with the Sabyinyo gorilla family, learns about the Kwita Izina naming ceremony, and reflects on Dian Fossey's legacy while exploring the town of Ruhengeri. Plan your trip to Rwanda: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Rwanda guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Ruhengeri, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Gorillas Volcanoes Hotel, Kinigi, Volcanoes National Park, Sabyinyo, Connections Cafe, Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, Migano Cafe, Musanze Caves. Covered: Gorilla trekking, Wildlife conservation, Dian Fossey legacy, Local food and culture, Volcanoes National Park, Community tourism. Chapters:00:00 Gorillas Volcanoes Hotel03:10 Dense forest clearing04:37 Forest trail05:47 Connections Cafe07:13 Migano Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GorillaTrekking #VolcanoesNationalPark #RwandaTravel #Ruhengeri #Musanze #DianFossey #KwitaIzina #MountainGorillas #TravelRwanda #VisitRwanda #Sabyinyo #VirungaMountains #GorillaTrek #RwandanCuisine #Inanga #ConservationTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

The Road North to Ruhengeri 08.08.2026 12นาที

Uwase leaves Kigali for Ruhengeri, tracing the highway north through the Land of a Thousand Hills. In the shadow of the Virungas, she settles into a town that runs on potatoes, volcanic soil, and the promise of gorillas, and she begins the practical work of finding a place to live. Plan your trip to Rwanda: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Rwanda guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Ruhengeri, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Kigali, Musanze, Amahoro Guest House, Byangabo Market, Migano, Musanze Caves, Kinigi, Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village. Covered: Travel logistics, Local food, Cultural heritage, Accommodation, Moto rental, Seasonal events. Chapters:00:00 Kigali01:32 Musanze03:22 Ruhengeri04:29 Byangabo Market07:09 Musanze Caves08:41 Kinigi10:25 Countryside at dusk, crickets A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RwandaTravel #Musanze #Ruhengeri #VolcanoesNationalPark #GorillaTrekking #IbyIwacu #MiganoCafe #AmahoroGuestHouse #ByangaboMarket #InangaMusic #KwitaIzina #RwandaEats #TravelAfrica #RoadTripRwanda #NorthernProvince #RwandaVisa #SoloTravel #Volcanoes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Umuganura Morning, Harvest, and a Farewell to Kigali 07.08.2026 10นาที

On Umuganura Day, Uwase visits Kimironko Market early, reflects on the harvest festival's meaning, has a final language lesson with Claude, and prepares to leave Kigali for the north, closing her first chapter in Rwanda. Plan your trip to Rwanda: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Rwanda guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Kigali, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Kimironko Market, Nyandungu Eco-Park, Inzora Rooftop Café, Kigali Convention Centre, Amahoro Stadium. Covered: Umuganura festival, Kimironko Market, Nyandungu Eco-Park, Kinyarwanda lessons, Kigali farewell, Rwanda travel logistics. Chapters:00:00 Kimironko Market01:28 Kigali Convention Centre04:18 Inzora Rooftop Café07:50 Amahoro Stadium A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Umuganura #RwandaTravel #KigaliLife #KimironkoMarket #NyandunguEcoPark #InzoraRooftopCafe #KinyarwandaLessons #RwandaFood #KigaliCafe #VolcanoesNationalPark #LakeKivu #NyungweForest #RwandaPodcast #TravelAfrica #Rwanda2026 #HarvestFestival https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Umuganura Eve, a Full Moon and a Promise 06.08.2026 10นาที

On the eve of Umuganura, Uwase walks through a city preparing to celebrate the harvest, visits the Inema Arts Center, shares a meal with her tutor Claude, and finds a moment of quiet under the full moon. Plan your trip to Rwanda: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Rwanda guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Kigali, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Gikondo Wetland, Inema Arts Center, Inzora Rooftop Café, Kimihurura, Kacyiru, Kigali Convention Centre, Nyabugogo, Kimironko Market. Covered: Umuganura preparation, Contemporary Rwandan art, Kinyarwanda lesson, Kigali night atmosphere, Wetland restoration, Traditional crafts. Chapters:01:21 Inzora Rooftop Café01:55 Kacyiru04:06 Nyabugogo08:10 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Umuganura #KigaliCity #RwandaTravel #VisitRwanda #InemaArts #Imigongo #RwandanArt #InzoraRooftopCafe #KigaliCafe #FullMoonRwanda #RwandaCulture #Kinyarwanda #HarvestFestival #Rwanda2026 #LivingInAfrica #KigaliLife #TravelAfrica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

The Tutsi Genocide Memorial and a Language Lesson 05.08.2026 9นาที

On day five in Kigali, Uwase visits the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi, a place of profound sorrow and resilience. She then meets her new Kinyarwanda tutor for a first formal lesson, and reflects on the city's quiet strength as it prepares for Umuganura. Plan your trip to Rwanda: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Rwanda guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Kigali, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Kigali Genocide Memorial, Inzora Rooftop Café, Kimironko Market. Covered: Kigali Genocide Memorial, Kinyarwanda lessons, Umuganura preparation, Imigongo art, Kigali cafes. Chapters:00:00 Kigali Genocide Memorial01:21 Museum echo03:15 Inzora Rooftop Café07:55 Kimironko Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KigaliGenocideMemorial #Kigali #Rwanda #Kinyarwanda #Umuganura #ImigongoArt #InzoraRooftopCafe #KigaliCafe #RwandaTravel #VisitRwanda #KigaliGenocide #LanguageLearning #AfricanHistory #SoloTravelRwanda #RwandaPodcast #EastAfricaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Milk, Rain, and the Way Back Home 04.08.2026 12นาที

Uwase settles into a rainy Kigali Tuesday — the half-day routine of the city during the trade fair, the quiet ritual of Umuganura preparations, and a slow afternoon at Inzora Rooftop Café with her Kinyarwanda tutor. She also wrestles with the question of a moto, and what it means to make a place home. Plan your trip to Rwanda: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Rwanda guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Kigali, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Kimironko Market, Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali Pelé Stadium, Question Coffee Gishushu, Inzora Rooftop Café, Kandt House Museum, Nyamirambo Women's Center, Amahoro Stadium. Covered: daily life and routine, local markets and shopping, language learning, transport and moto logistics, coffee and cafes, preparing for Umuganura. Chapters:00:00 Kimironko Market00:59 Kigali Conference & Exhibition Village04:13 Question Coffee Gishushu05:49 Inzora Rooftop Café07:19 Nyabugogo bus terminal09:47 Kandt House Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kigali #Rwanda #KigaliLife #RwandaTravel #TravelRwanda #KigaliDiaries #KimironkoMarket #InzoraRooftop #QuestionCoffee #Kinyarwanda #Umuganura #KagameCup #Nyamirambo #KigaliGuide #MoveToRwanda #EastAfricaTravel #LandOfAThousandHills https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Quiet Sunday, Kigali's Green Hills 03.08.2026 10นาที

Uwase spends a slow Sunday in Kigali, navigating the car-free streets, visiting the Nyandungu Eco-Park, and laying the groundwork for learning Kinyarwanda. She reflects on the city's rhythms, the cost of settling in, and the quiet work of making a home. Plan your trip to Rwanda: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Rwanda guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Kigali, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Kacyiru, Nyandungu Eco-Park, Kigali Convention Centre, Nyamirambo, Inzora Rooftop Café, Question Coffee Gishushu, Kigali Pelé Stadium, Amahoro Stadium. Covered: Sunday car-free streets, Nyandungu Eco-Park, Cost of living detail, Starting Kinyarwanda lessons, Local food and neighborhood life. Chapters:00:00 Kacyiru01:29 Kimihurura04:39 Nyamirambo07:31 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kigali #Rwanda #KigaliLife #VisitRwanda #CarFreeDay #NyandunguEcoPark #Kinyarwanda #InzoraRooftopCafe #Nyamirambo #TravelAfrica #KigaliTravelGuide #DigitalNomad #LetsGoToRwanda #Umuganda #KigaliEats #CECAFACup #AfricanTravel #SoloFemaleTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Umuganda Morning and the Quiet Work of Settling In 02.08.2026 8นาที

Uwase Mutesi wakes to Rwanda's monthly community work day, joins her neighbours in sweeping Kigali's streets, and then spends the afternoon in Nyamirambo with the Women's Center, tasting brochettes and learning the city's oldest quarter. A quiet episode about becoming part of a place, one small task at a time. Plan your trip to Rwanda: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Rwanda guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Kigali, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Kacyiru, Nyamirambo, Kimihurura, Inzora Rooftop Café, Kandt House Museum, Kisimenti, Kimironko Market, Kigali Convention Centre. Covered: Umuganda community work, Nyamirambo neighborhood culture, Local food and market prices, Moto transport and city orientation, Preparation for future trips. Chapters:00:00 Kacyiru01:39 Kimihurura04:01 Inzora Rooftop Café05:44 Kisimenti06:49 Nyamirambo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kigali #Rwanda #VisitRwanda #Umuganda #Nyamirambo #NyamiramboWomensCenter #KigaliFood #Brochettes #KandtHouse #CafeInzora #MotoTaxi #KimironkoMarket #Imigongo #RwandaTravel #LivingInRwanda #KigaliGenocideMemorial #VolcanoesNationalPark #KigaliDailyLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

First Days in Kigali, The Land of a Thousand Hills 01.08.2026 10นาที

Uwase Mutesi lands in Kigali and begins the slow, practical work of making Rwanda home. From the airport arrival and SIM card to house-hunting and a first taste of the city's rhythm, this episode is a grounding in the details—costs, paperwork, and the quiet hum of a hillside capital. Plan your trip to Rwanda: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Rwanda guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Kigali, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Kigali International Airport, Kanombe, Kacyiru, Bank of Kigali, Kimihurura, Question Coffee Gishushu, Remera, Kisimenti. Covered: Arrival, Residence paperwork, Banking, SIM and mobile money, Public transit, Kigali districts, Cost of living, Cultural events. Chapters:00:00 Kigali International Airport01:31 Kanombe02:58 Bank of Kigali04:31 Remera06:00 Park garden07:28 Kigali Genocide Memorial08:51 Key turn A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kigali #Rwanda #VisitRwanda #KigaliLife #MoveToRwanda #ExpatLife #AfricaTravel #LandOfAThousandHills #KigaliEats #Nyamirambo #Remera #KigaliGenocideMemorial #RWANDA #TravelAfrica #KigaliAirport #CarFreeSunday #Umuganura https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/