What is Sporta Tours?

Sporta Tours organise sports tour for Schools, Clubs and Professional Teams across the world. Based in the Uk with over 20 years experience.

Cricket Tours to Rwanda

Compete at the iconic Gahanga Stadium and discover Rwanda's majestic landscapes on a cricket tour that balances elite sport with profound cultural heritage.

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Tours from £2,295 per person · approx. 8 days

About Rwanda

We concentrate on Rwanda’s fastest growing sport - cricket - which first came to the country after the 1994 genocide. In the months and years that followed, thousands of Rwandans returned to rebuild their lives and brought with them the sport they played in exile in nearby countries such as Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. There is so much cricketing talent and potential in Rwanda and we hope to help provide a platform from which it can flourish. Photo credit: Paul Brodie & Yorkshire Tea.

Why Cricket in Rwanda?

Rwanda offers a genuinely different cricket experience, combining a growing passion for the game with the spectacular setting of East Africa. Cricket is developing rapidly across the country, giving touring teams the opportunity to play local opposition, experience different conditions and be part of an emerging cricketing community.

The country's warm climate and developing cricket infrastructure provide a great setting for fixtures and training, while the wider experience makes Rwanda particularly memorable. Teams can explore Kigali, experience Rwanda's vibrant culture and discover its incredible landscapes and wildlife.

Example Itineraries

A taste of what your tour could look like. Every itinerary is tailored to your group's goals and budget.

Rwanda 10 nights | Kigali and Akagera National Park

12 days

A cricket-first school programme with four potential match opportunities, dedicated training, host exchange, historical learning and a two-night Big Five safari.

1
Depart the UK
Overnight flight
Check in for the journey to Kigali. Final routing depends on airline schedules.
2
Welcome to Rwanda
Kigali - Night 1
Arrive, meet the local team and transfer to the hotel. Hold a briefing on safety, hydration, culture, transport and match arrangements. Cricket: Mobility and recovery only.
3
Acclimatisation and first nets
Kigali - Night 2
Take a gentle city orientation before a structured training session at a confirmed cricket facility. Cricket: Nets, fielding and condition-specific preparation.
4
Opening T20
Kigali - Night 3
Play carefully matched local opposition, followed by a shared meal or post-match exchange. Cricket: Fixture 1: T20 or paired short-format games.
5
History and reflection
Kigali - Night 4
Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial with advance classroom preparation, age-appropriate guidance and a facilitated reflection afterwards. Cricket: Optional light nets only; keep the day emotionally spacious.
6
Longer-form challenge
Kigali - Night 5
Play a 30- or 40-over match, adapting overs and boundaries to the teams' level and the available daylight. Cricket: Fixture 2: limited-overs match.
7
Into Akagera
Akagera - Night 6
Travel east to Akagera National Park, check in and take an afternoon game drive if timing allows. Cricket: Recovery and mobility only.
8
Safari and conservation
Akagera - Night 7
Take a guided game drive and, if suitable, a boat experience on Lake Ihema. Include a conservation briefing and team reflection. Cricket: No formal cricket.
9
Return to Kigali and school exchange
Kigali - Night 8
Return to Kigali for a host-school visit, joint clinic or classroom exchange agreed with the local partner. Cricket: Fixture 3: school festival, joint clinic or girls' development session.
10
Reserve and development day
Kigali - Night 9
Use the morning as a weather reserve. If no replay is required, run a coaching, scoring or umpiring workshop and visit a suitable market or cultural venue. Cricket: Reserve fixture, skills clinic or optional recovery nets.
11
Final fixture and celebration
Kigali - Night 10
Play the final match at the strongest appropriate venue, then close with awards, thanks and shared reflection. Cricket: Fixture 4: T20, 40-over match or celebration festival.
12
Departure
Kigali / onward flight
Transfer to the airport for the journey home. Arrival may be the following day.