Comedian Kevin Hart visits Kigali Rwanda / Shops at Haute Baso

Rwanda had the great opportunity of hosting renowned comedian Kevin Hart who is currently in Kigali city visiting with his family. Kevin Hart is an American comedian and actor who has starred in Hollywood films and even appeared on TV. Kevin Hart has an outstanding career and has a made a name for himself in Hollywood, he has had comedy tours such as ‘Laugh at my pain”, “Let me explain” and “I am a grown little man.”. Kevin Hart has sold out Madison square garden in New York USA which is the world’s most famous arena, all this is testament that he is incredibly talented and a comedic genius.

Rwanda is the perfect travel destination for Kevin Hart and his family as it is diverse and offers memorable travel experiences and excursions. Rwanda is referred to as the “land of a thousand hills” and boasts of beautiful landscape, great weather, a clean capital city which is Kigali and great hospitable people.

Top things to do in Rwanda

Gorilla Trekking

The gorilla trekking adventure is the most popular activity to do in Rwanda. Gorilla trekking is such an incredible experience that brings you closer to the endangered mountain gorillas in Volcanoes national park in Rwanda. Volcanoes National park is located in North-western Rwanda in Musanze district. While at Volcanoes national park you spend the night at a perfect safari lodge with incredible views of the breath taking landscape of Rwanda “the land of a thousand hills”. Volcanoes national park is also home to the active and cheeky golden monkeys so golden monkey trekking is an activity to consider as well while on your safari in Rwanda.

Chimpanzee Trekking

Chimpanzees are very active compared to the mountain gorillas and this makes chimpanzee trekking a great activity to do while on safari in Rwanda. Chimpanzee trekking happens in Nyungwe forest national park which is one of Rwanda’s finest national parks. The national park is located in the south western part of Rwanda and is one of the oldest rain forest in Africa. Nyungwe forest national park has the largest population of the chimpanzees in Rwanda and a small number can be found in Gishwati forest. The chimp trek usually starts with a transfer to the park headquarters where you receive a briefing on safety precautions and things to consider when visiting the chimpanzees before starting your trek in Nyungwe forest.

Wildlife safari in Akagera National Park

A wildlife safari to Akagera national park takes you on adventure to the home of the African Big Five in Rwanda that include Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant and Rhino. The drive to Akagera national park alone gives you an insight into the busy trading towns, the locals going about their day and the scenic views of Rwanda’s landscape. While at Akagera national park you go on a game drive during which you look out for the Big Five and in addition other wildlife such as zebras, topi, eland, roan antelope, warthogs, giraffes, impala, bohor reed buck, sitatunga, vervet monkeys and bush buck. The park also has the famous boat ride on Lake Ihema which is a scenic boat ride where you look out for water birds, hippos and crocodiles.

Kigali City Tour

Kigali city in Rwanda is a vibrant city worth traversing as it can be visited in just a day. The Kigali city tour takes you to the memorable sites and centers of Kigali. The city tour involves visiting The Kandt Museum of National history which is a historical site that documents the history of Rwanda, you also visit the Kigali genocide memorial which is a monumental site of Rwanda, and the Karisoke gorilla center in Kigali.

Visiting Haute Baso

Haute Baso is a fashion brand store located in Kigali city Rwanda with the goal to make ethical African inspired designs. The fashion store is a great place to visit at the beginning or end of your Rwanda safari to purchase some souvenirs. The fashion store offers unique pieces including home decor items, clothes, jewelry, bags, unique baskets and unique accessories. All the items at the store are designed and made in Rwanda so you are sure to leave with a piece of Rwanda in your collection. Earlier this week Haute Baso had the opportunity of hosting American comedian Kevin Hart and his family at their store in Kigali city and they supported the Made in Rwanda designs and items.

Nyungwe Forest Canopy Walk

The Nyungwe forest canopy walk is a must do activity in Rwanda and is an exhilarating activity as you walk along a 70m high suspension bridge and 200m walkway. The guided canopy walk is along the Igishigishigi trail in Nyungwe forest. The extensive views of Nyungwe rainforest are spectacular and worth the short hike to the starting point of the canopy walk, the photo session is equally rewarding.

Rwanda is a top travel destination in Africa and should be one of the places you should consider visiting in 2023 for a fulfilling safari experience.