Kigali Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Rwanda
About Kigali
With a population topping 1 million, the city spreads over several hills and valleys, with many of the better restaurants and hotels away from the traditional downtown area. The Kigali City Masterplan outlines the future for this burgeoning metropolis, with plans for a new city to be built south of the current city centre. As a clean, comfortable and ordered city, Kigali is very popular with long term expats, and the city is teeming with westerners, from young church or NGO volunteers having their first African ‘experience’ to career development workers enjoying a relaxed lifestyle where it is safe to bring up young children. This in turn means the city supports numerous restaurants, coffee shops and supermarkets that cater to this demographic. The downside of Kigali’s popularity with fore
Top Attractions in Kigali
Explore the best things to see and do in Kigali:
- ★Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial
- ★Campaign Against Genocide Museum
- ★Gisozi circuit
- ★Inema Arts Centre
- ★Kandt House Museum
- ★Nyamirambo Women's Center
- ★Nyanza Genocide Memorial
- ★Presidential Palace Museum
Where to Eat in Kigali
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Africa Bite
- 🍴Boho Restaurant
- 🍴Chez Robert
- 🍴Heaven
- 🍴Khana Khazana
- 🍴Ki Asili Resto Bar and Fast Food
Where to Stay in Kigali
- 🏨Anthurium Residential Hotel
- 🏨Auberge de Nyamirambo
- 🏨Auberge La Caverne
- 🏨Center St Paul
- 🏨Gloria Hotel
- 🏨Hope Guesthouse
Kigali Travel Guide Sections
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