Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi

Day four in Nyamasheke. I prepare for the chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park, navigating the local economy, the quiet beauty of the lake shore, and the practicalities of settling into the Western Province. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 42 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Nyamasheke, Rwanda. Places in this episode: EAR Ken Barham Guesthouse, Equity Bank Rwanda Rusizi, Kamembe, Asaabe Café & Restaurant, Question Coffee Gishushu, La Creola, Nyungwe National Park, Uwinka. Covered: Nyungwe National Park preparation, Nyamasheke local economy and costs, Banking and logistics in Western Province, Local dining and café culture, Weather and seasonal transitions. Chapters:00:00 Nyamasheke02:04 Equity Bank Rwanda Rusizi04:54 Question Coffee Gishushu06:52 Uwinka09:09 Lake A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RwandaTravel #NyungweNationalPark #ChimpanzeeTrekking #Nyamasheke #WesternProvince #LakeKivu #RwandaAdventure #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #AfricaTravel #NatureLovers #WildlifeEncounters #CongoNileTrail #SustainableTravel #RwandaLife #ForestTrekking #OffTheBeatenPath #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Uwase settles into her third day in Nyamasheke, navigating the morning drizzle to find clarity at Asaabe Café. She sorts out banking logistics at Equity Bank, reflects on the rhythms of Western Province living, and prepares for the trek into Nyungwe. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 41 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Nyamasheke, Rwanda. Places in this episode: EAR Ken Barham Guest house, Equity Bank Rwanda Nyamagabe, Asaabe Café & Restaurant, Nyungwe National Park, Eben lake Kivu cottages and villas, Maravilla Kivu Eco Resort, NYUNGWE ECOLODGE - Gisakura, Chimpanzee Lodge. Covered: Banking for expats Rwanda, Nyamasheke daily life, Local food and accommodation costs, Preparation for Nyungwe trekking, Traditional governance in Rwanda, Western Province agriculture. Chapters:00:00 Nyamasheke01:24 Room02:56 Asaabe Café & Restaurant04:27 Eben lake Kivu cottages and villas07:29 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Nyamasheke #WesternProvince #RwandaTravel #NyungweForest #LakeKivu #ChimpanzeeTracking #TeaPlantations #RwandanCoffee #CongoNileTrail #BudgetTravelAfrica #RwandaExpats #InangaCouncil #SlowTravel #NatureLovers #RwandaCulture #TravelTips2026 #EastAfricaAdventures #SustainableTourism https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Uwase settles into Nyamasheke for day two, navigating the morning drizzle, securing local essentials, and reflecting on the rhythm of life along Lake Kivu’s southern shore as she prepares for Nyungwe. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 40 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Nyamasheke, Rwanda. Places in this episode: EAR Ken Barham Guesthouse, Asaabe Café & Restaurant, Equity Bank Rwanda Rusizi (Kamembe), Lake Kivu, Nyungwe National Park, Uwinka. Covered: Nyamasheke daily life, Banking and finance for expats, Local food and accommodation costs, Weather and seasonal transitions, Preparation for Nyungwe trekking. Chapters:00:00 Nyamasheke01:40 Asaabe Café & Restaurant03:20 Cafe06:58 Nyungwe National Park08:35 Bank A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RwandaTravel #Nyamasheke #LakeKivu #NyungweForest #WesternProvince #RwandaLife #ExpatsInRwanda #TravelRwanda #NyungweNationalPark #ChimpanzeeTracking #RwandanCoffee #AfricanTravel #SlowTravel #RwandaCulture #NatureLovers #HikingRwanda #LakeView #TravelDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Uwase moves from Karongi to Nyamasheke, navigating the lakeshore road as early rains begin. She settles into a new home, explores local costs, and looks ahead to Nyungwe National Park. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 39 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Nyamasheke, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Karongi, Gishushu, EAR Ken Barham Guest House, Le Petit Chalet, Equity Bank, Boho Restaurant, Inzora Rooftop Café, Nyungwe Ec Lodge - Gisakura. Covered: Nyamasheke local economy, Road conditions Western Province, Accommodation costs Nyamasheke, Banking for expats Rwanda, Nyungwe National Park preparation. Chapters:00:00 Karongi01:43 Gishushu03:29 Le Petit Chalet05:19 Boho Restaurant06:55 Nyamasheke A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RwandaTravel #Nyamasheke #NyungweNationalPark #LakeKivu #WesternProvince #ChimpTracking #RwandaLife #ExpatInRwanda #TravelPodcast #SustainableTravel #AfricanWildlife #CoffeeCulture #RwandaFood #MotoTaxi #TravelTips #SoloTravel #NatureLovers #Volcanoes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

On my final full day in Karongi, I walk the Congo-Nile Trail to Bisesero, visit the Museum of Environment, and share the practical realities of living here before heading south. This episode covers costs, memory, and the rhythm of a lakeside town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 38 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Karongi, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Home Saint Jean, Kibuye Town Center, Museum of Environment, Bisesero Genocide Memorial, Napoleon Island, IPRC Karongi, Kivu Coffee Cup. Covered: Karongi departure, Bisesero Memorial reflection, Museum of Environment, Local food costs, Banking and Mobile Money, Congo-Nile Trail hike. Chapters:00:00 Karongi02:29 Home Saint Jean07:18 Napoleon Island10:52 Hilltop A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KarongiTravel #LakeKivu #RwandaLife #CongoNileTrail #BiseseroMemorial #TravelRwanda #WesternProvince #SambazaFish #MobileMoneyRwanda #NyungweForest #SlowTravel #GenocideMemorials #RwandaExpats #KivuCoffee #EcoTourism #MountainGorillas #VisitRwanda #UwaseMutesi https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

On my last full day in Karongi, I walk the Congo-Nile Trail one final time, visit the Bisesero Memorial to reflect on resistance, and share practical advice on visas and banking before heading south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 37 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Karongi, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Inzora Rooftop Café, Gatwaro Genocide Memorial, Museum of Environment, GS Musange, Congo-Nile Trail, Welcome to Kindi's Bar & Restaurant, Home Saint Jean, Kivu Coffee Cup. Covered: Genocide Memorials in Karongi, Museum of Environment, Congo-Nile Trail hike, Practical travel costs, Visa and Connectivity Tips, Local street food costs. Chapters:00:00 Inzora Rooftop Café01:09 Gatwaro Genocide Memorial03:38 GS Musange05:57 Home Saint Jean08:23 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Karongi #RwandaTravel #LakeKivu #CongoNileTrail #BiseseroMemorial #RwandaVisa #TravelBudget #MuseumOfEnvironment #Sambaza #InzoraRooftop #KivuCoffee #HomeSaintJean #RwandaLife #SlowTravel #MemoryAndPlace #WesternProvince #VolcanoesParkNext #RwandanFranc https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Uwase explores the Congo-Nile Trail south of Karongi, visits the Bisesero Memorial, and reflects on the balance between historical memory and daily life in the Western Province. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 36 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Karongi, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Kibuye, Bwishyura, Gitesi, Bisesero, Gatwaro Stadium, Museum of Environment, Home Saint Jean, Gisovu Tea Estate. Covered: Congo-Nile Trail hike, Bisesero Memorial visit, Gatwaro Memorial reflection, Local street food costs, Museum of Environment, Daily life in Kibuye. Chapters:00:00 Kibuye04:41 Bisesero A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RwandaTravel #KarongiDistrict #LakeKivu #CongoNileTrail #BiseseroMemorial #GenocideMemorials #RwandaHistory #WesternProvince #KibuyeTown #SlowTravel #WalkingRwanda #SambazaFish #MuseumOfEnvironment #RwandaFood #TravelOnABudget #RwandaVibes #UwaseMutesi #Episode36 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Uwase explores the Kibuye peninsula, visiting the Bisesero Memorial and the Museum of Environment, before finding peace on the lake with a boat trip to Napoleon Island. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 33 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Karongi, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Home Saint Jean, Bwishyura, Kibuye Town Center, Bisesero Genocide Memorial, Gatwaro Genocide Memorial, Gitesi, Museum of Environment, Asaabe Café & Restaurant. Covered: Genocide Memorials in Karongi, Museum of Environment, Napoleon Island Wildlife, Local Food Costs, Daily Life in Karongi, Mobile Money Usage. Chapters:00:00 Home Saint Jean02:48 Gatwaro Genocide Memorial05:42 Napoleon Island08:21 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Karongi #LakeKivu #RwandaTravel #BiseseroMemorial #NapoleonIsland #GenocideMemorials #WesternProvince #SambazaFishing #CongoNileTrail #RwandaLife #TravelRwanda #MemoryAndReconciliation #LakeKivuBoating #KinyarwandaLessons #EcoTourismRwanda #KibuyeTown #HomeSaintJean #AsaabeCafe https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Uwase takes to the water in Karongi’s Bay of Islands, paddling toward Napoleon Island’s fruit-bat colony and reflecting on the quiet power of Lake Kivu’s dry season waters. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 32 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Karongi, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Bay of Islands, Bwishyura, Home Saint Jean, Napoleon Island, Amahoro Island, Kibuye, Kivu Coffee Cup, Kibuye Genocide Memorial Church. Covered: Kayaking and Water Sports, Wildlife Watching, Genocide Memorials, Local Food and Costs, Transportation in Karongi. Chapters:00:00 Bay of Islands02:46 Napoleon Island05:56 Bwishyura09:19 Museum of Environment A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RwandaTravel #LakeKivu #KarongiDistrict #KayakingAfrica #NapoleonIsland #AmahoroIsland #VisitRwanda #WesternProvince #SambazaFishing #GenocideMemorials #CongoNileTrail #RwandaWildlife #TravelOnABudget #SlowTravel #LakeLife #RwandaPhotography #KinyarwandaCulture #EcoTourismRwanda https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Uwase leaves Rubavu behind and travels the Kivu Belt road to Karongi, settling into a new base on the lake. She walks the Bwishyura shore, eats sambaza at a roadside stall, and reflects on the long arc of the journey and the town's quiet, lakeside rhythm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 31 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Karongi, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Home Saint Jean, Kivu Coffee Cup, Bwishyura, Museum of Environment, Karongi bus park. Covered: bus journey and arrival, lakeside slow living, local food and costs, Memory and memorials, practical settling in Karongi. Chapters:00:00 Bus interior00:47 Bwishyura02:18 Kivu Coffee Cup03:03 Home Saint Jean03:50 Museum of Environment04:38 Lake05:38 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RwandaTravel #LakeKivu #Karongi #Kibuye #WesternProvince #TravelRwanda #LakesideLiving #SlowTravel #Sambaza #KivuCoffeeCup #MuseumOfEnvironment #RwandaGenocideMemorials #CongoNileTrail #KarongiStay #RwandaByBus #LakeKivuKayak https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

On her final morning in Rubavu, Uwase watches the Grande Barrière's first light, shares coffee with a returning returnee, and takes one last swim. A reflection on borders, homecoming, and the quiet patience of this lakeshore town before she heads south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 30 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Rubavu, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Grande Barrière, Gisenyi Public Beach, Heroes Coffee Rubavu, Mount Rubavu, Beach Garden BnB, Lake Kivu, Goma, Mount Nyiragongo. Covered: Farewell to Rubavu, Border crossing reflection, Lake Kivu final swim, Returnees and homecoming, Practical travel costs, Bus journey south. Chapters:00:00 Grande Barrière00:40 Border crossing street02:27 Heroes Coffee Rubavu03:20 Gisenyi Public Beach04:10 Lake04:56 Mount Rubavu07:12 Lake Kivu A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rubavu #Gisenyi #LakeKivu #RwandaTravel #BorderTown #CongoNileTrail #Sambaza #Goma #DRC #KivuBeach #VisitRwanda #WesternProvince #TravelAfrica #SlowTravel #UwaseMutesi #RwandaPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Uwase spends her final day in Rubavu with a long swim at Gisenyi Public Beach, a slow walk along the Congo Nile Trail's starting point, and a last look at the Grande Barrière. She reflects on the town's patient borderland character, the cost of daily life, and what it means to leave a place that has begun to feel like home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 29 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Rubavu, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Gisenyi Public Beach, Heroes Coffee Rubavu, Grande Barrière, Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, AMIGO Coffee & Restaurant, Congo Nile Trail, Lake Kivu. Covered: Farewell to Rubavu, Lake Kivu swimming, Border crossing reflection, Congo Nile Trail walk, Local food and drink, Practical travel costs. Chapters:00:00 Gisenyi Public Beach02:32 Lake Kivu03:22 Heroes Coffee Rubavu04:14 Grande Barrière06:59 Lake09:55 AMIGO Coffee & Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rubavu #Gisenyi #LakeKivu #CongoNileTrail #RwandaTravel #VisitRwanda #GomaBorder #Sambaza #Kinyarwanda #RwandaAdventure #WesternProvince #DigitalNomadRwanda #TravelPodcast #RwandaDiaries #LakeLife #BorderTown #RwandaCoast #AfricanTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Uwase spends a final relaxed day in Rubavu, swimming at Gisenyi Public Beach, walking the lakeside at dusk, and reflecting on the town's blend of leisure and border tension, with practical notes on costs, safety, and getting around. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 28 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Rubavu, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Gisenyi Public Beach, Rubavu Artificial Forest, Heroes Coffee Rubavu, Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, Sagabay Restaurant. Covered: beach life and lake swimming, border trade and geopolitics, local food and drink, leisure and reflection, practical travel costs. Chapters:00:00 Gisenyi Public Beach02:22 Rubavu Artificial Forest04:28 Heroes Coffee Rubavu06:00 Sagabay Restaurant08:03 Quiet street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rubavu #Gisenyi #LakeKivu #RwandaTravel #VisitRwanda #BeachLife #BorderTown #Sambaza #PrimusBeer #CongoNileTrail #DayTripGoma #TravelAfrica #LakeSideEvening #Rwanda2026 #TravelGuide #CoffeeRwanda #QuietReflection https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

On her sixth day in Rubavu, Uwase walks the shore at first light, watches the Grande Barrière open for the day's cross-border traffic, and reflects on the town's patience and rhythm. She visits a coffee shop, talks with a trader, and closes with a swim as the dry season winds down. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 27 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Rubavu, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Gisenyi Public Beach, Grande Barrière, Petite Barrière, Nyamyumba Hot Springs, Bralirwa Brewery, Lake Kivu Serena Hotel. Covered: Border crossing and geopolitics, Hot springs, Local food, Coffee, Lakeside walk, Evening atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Lake shore at dawn00:38 Gisenyi Public Beach01:25 Grande Barrière03:25 Bralirwa Brewery05:12 Nyamyumba Hot Springs06:02 Hot springs water06:59 Lakeside evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RwandaTravel #Rubavu #LakeKivu #Gisenyi #GomaBorder #NyamyumbaHotSprings #RwandaCoffee #Sambaza #PrimusBeer #TravelAfrica #BorderTownLife #Rwanda #PracticalTravel #EbolaScreening #CongoDRC #LakeLife #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

In Rubavu, Uwase visits the Nyamyumba hot springs, watches the evening border crossing at Petite Barrière, and reflects on the town's blend of leisure and geopolitical tension as the dry season winds down. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 26 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Rubavu, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Nyamyumba Hot Springs, Petite Barriere, Grande Barriere, Gisenyi Public Beach, Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, AMIGO Coffee & Restaurant, Heroes Coffee Rubavu. Covered: Hot springs, border crossing, lakeside food, coffee, evening atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Lake Kivu Serena Hotel00:45 Hot spring02:32 Gisenyi Public Beach03:31 Border crossing04:42 AMIGO Coffee & Restaurant05:44 Heroes Coffee Rubavu A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rubavu #Gisenyi #LakeKivu #Rwanda #DRC #Goma #NyamyumbaHotSprings #CongoNileTrail #Sambaza #BourbonCoffee #BorderTown #TravelRwanda #AfricaTravel #KivuBeach #Mutzig #Akabenz #PetiteBarriere #GrandeBarriere https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Uwase spends her fifth day in Rubavu walking the Gisenyi shore as the dry season winds down, watching the evening cross-border traffic at Petite Barrière, and taking a final swim in Lake Kivu before the heavier rains move in. A reflection on borders, water, and the town's particular rhythm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 25 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Rubavu, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Lake Kivu, Gisenyi, Petite Barrière, Sagabay Restaurant, Gisenyi Public Beach, Heroes Coffee Rubavu, Lake Kivu Serena Hotel. Covered: Lake Kivu swimming, Border crossing and geopolitics, Lakeside food and drink, Local economy, Practical travel advice for Rubavu, Evening atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Rubavu00:57 Gisenyi03:24 Sagabay Restaurant05:03 Heroes Coffee Rubavu07:24 Lakeside08:54 Night street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rubavu #Gisenyi #LakeKivu #RwandaTravel #BorderTown #GomaDRC #SwimmingLake #Sambaza #PrimusBeer #CongoNileTrail #RwandaLife #WesternProvince #TravelAfrica #KivuBeach #DrySeason #RwandaCoffee #HeroesCoffeeRubavu #SagabayRestaurant https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Uwase spends a day tracing Rubavu's industrial and social heart, from the Bralirwa Brewery to the Grande Barrière border crossing, and reflects on the town's daily rhythms, cross-border trade, and the simple pleasure of a lakeside beer as the dry season winds down. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 24 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Rubavu, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Bralirwa Brewery, Heroes Coffee, Grande Barrière, Petite Barrière, Amaliza Lounge, Mount Rubavu, Gisenyi Public Beach, Equity Bank Rubavu. Covered: brewery industry, border crossing and trade, local food and drink, historical sites, lakeside social scene. Chapters:00:00 Heroes Coffee01:53 Lakeshore barbecue, charcoal grill02:41 Grande Barrière04:17 Amaliza Lounge06:35 Lakeside beach evening07:55 Bar interior, low chatter A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rubavu #Gisenyi #LakeKivu #BralirwaBrewery #RwandaTravel #CongoNileTrail #Goma #BorderLife #Sambaza #PrimusBeer #VisitRwanda #MountRubavu #RwandanFood #WesternProvince #TravelAfrica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Uwase spends a slow Sunday in Rubavu: a morning swim at the Nyamyumba hot springs, a coffee stop above the lake, and an evening walk along the Gisenyi shore as the border crossings close and the town's night rhythm begins. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 23 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Rubavu, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Nyamyumba Hot Springs, Heroes Coffee Rubavu, Second Home, Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, Bralirwa Brewery, Grande Barrière, Petite Barrière, Gisenyi Public Beach. Covered: Nyamyumba hot springs, Coffee growing and washing stations, Rubavu local economy, Border crossings and geopolitics, Lakeside food and drink, Walking and viewpoints. Chapters:00:00 Bralirwa Brewery02:09 Stream03:49 Roadside05:19 Cafe06:09 Heroes Coffee Rubavu07:51 Second Home09:21 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rubavu #Gisenyi #LakeKivu #RwandaTravel #NyamyumbaHotSprings #CongoNileTrail #Sambaza #RwandanCoffee #Bralirwa #Goma #DRCBorder #SlowTravel #TravelRwanda #WesternProvince #CoffeeWashingStation #LakeLife #Volcanoes #VisitRwanda https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Uwase reaches Lake Kivu, settling into Rubavu after the drive from Burera. She walks the Gisenyi shore, tastes sambaza at a lakeside spot, and absorbs the town's cross-border energy with Goma before the October rains. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 22 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Rubavu, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Nyabihu escarpment, Pfunda tea estate, Beach Garden BnB, Grande Barrière, Petite Barrière, Gisenyi Public Beach, Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, Mount Rubavu. Covered: Arrival and settling, Border trade and geopolitics, Lakeside food and drink, Walking and viewpoints, Practical costs, History and memory. Chapters:00:00 Nyabihu escarpment01:45 Grande Barrière03:32 Lake Kivu Serena Hotel04:26 Mount Rubavu05:17 Sagabay Restaurant06:53 Beach Garden BnB08:07 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rubavu #LakeKivu #Gisenyi #RwandaTravel #TravelRwanda #EastAfrica #CongoNileTrail #Sambaza #Primus #MountRubavu #GomaBorder #LakesideLiving #MotoTaxi #SlowTravel #RwandaPodcast #WesternProvince https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

On her final day in Burera, Uwase walks the lakeshore at dawn, shares stories with a fisherman, and reflects on the quiet resilience of the district before heading to Lake Kivu. A slow, personal farewell to the twin lakes and the people who live by their rhythms. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 21 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Burera, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Lake Burera, Kidaho viewpoint, URBAN GRID COFFEE SHOP & RESTAURANT, Cyanika cross-border market, Miyove Sector, Butaro. Covered: Farewell to Burera, Lakeside community life, Local food and economy, Infrastructure and development, Practical travel tips for northern Rwanda. Chapters:00:00 Lake Burera01:36 Kidaho viewpoint02:43 Hilltop04:40 URBAN GRID COFFEE SHOP & RESTAURANT06:03 Market street07:33 Quiet room at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RwandaTravel #BureraDistrict #TwinLakes #LakeBurera #KidahoViewpoint #RugeziWetland #Sambaza #NorthernProvince #TravelAfrica #SlowTravel #CanoeLife #RwandaLife #VisitRwanda #LakeKivuNext #RwandaRoadTrip #CyanikaBorder https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Uwase spends her final day in Burera with a slow lakeside walk, a visit to the Kidaho viewpoint, and a last dinner of sambaza and Primus at a local bar, reflecting on the district's quiet resilience and the road ahead to Lake Kivu. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 20 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Burera, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Burera Cottage, Kidaho viewpoint, Rugezi Marshland, Kidaho market, Lake Burera, Virunga volcanoes, Lake Ruhondo, Ntaruka Hydroelectric Power Station. Covered: Lakeside walk, Wetland birding, Local food, Market economy, Infrastructure, Farewell to region. Chapters:00:38 Lakeside at dawn03:45 Rugezi Marshland04:41 Market hall06:24 Lake Burera08:48 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LakeBurera #TwinLakesRwanda #RugeziWetland #BureraDistrict #RwandaTravel #VisitRwanda #SambazaFish #PrimusRwanda #KidahoViewpoint #GreyCrownedCrane #RwandaBirding #NorthernProvince #LakeKivuNext #SlowTravelRwanda #RwandaItinerary #HikingRwanda https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

Uwase spends her fourth day in Burera walking the lake's edge at dusk, watching the night fishermen set their lamps and nets, and sharing a meal of sambaza and beer at a local bar. She reflects on the slow economies of the lake and the quiet that settles over the district after dark. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 19 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Burera, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Lake Burera, Kinoni, Kagogo, Burera Cottage, Ntaruka Power Station, Rugezi Wetland, Butaro. Covered: Night fishing economy, Lake Burera evening atmosphere, Local food and drink, Burera infrastructure and development, Lakeside community life. Chapters:00:00 Lake Burera04:05 Ntaruka Power Station06:20 Quiet room07:39 Rugezi Wetland A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LakeBurera #BureraDistrict #RwandaTravel #NightFishing #Sambaza #TwinLakes #NorthernRwanda #SlowTravel #RwandaCulture #VirungaVolcanoes #Muhabura #Ntaruka #RwandaTourism #VisitRwanda #LakeLife #RuralRwanda https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/