• Akilah Institute For Women - Begin the journey at the Akilah Campus of Davis College, the sole all-women’s college in Rwanda. An Akilah Guide, comprising current and former students who are emerging as Rwanda’s future leaders, will welcome you. Following this, there will be a presentation on the distinctive educational model, student life, and the institution’s expansion plans within Rwanda and across the continent.
• Nyamirambo - Post-campus visit, take a stroll to the Nyamirambo neighborhood with an Akilah Guide. Known for its rich history and cultural diversity, Nyamirambo is a vibrant part of Kigali and home to many Akilah students during their studies. The guide will offer insights into the daily experiences of Akilah students as they pursue education, work, and reside in Rwanda’s capital.
• Nyamirambo Women’s Center (NWC) - Before departing Nyamirambo, visit the Nyamirambo Women’s Center, a partner and employer of Akilah, and one of Kigali’s most renowned all-women cooperatives. The center offers a fantastic selection of local handicrafts for shopping.

• Bottled water
• Snacks
• Tea and coffee

• Lunch

We offer a cultural walking tour led by our amazing Akilah student guides. This tour gives you insight into local life for young people through the eyes of Rwanda’s future leaders.

We meet at the Akilah Cafe for a refreshment and snack as well an introduction to Akilah’s education and leadership model. We’ll take a short tour of campus and then walk from Akilah to the Nyamirambo neighborhood.

On our tour, we will learn about the history of Nyamirambo - one of Rwanda’s oldest and culturally vibrant neighborhoods- from students who live here. We will visit local shops & explore the area where student’s live.

All proceed from this tour benefit our mission of educating future leaders to champion opportunity & sustainability in solving the world’s most pressing challenges.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.