Kigali
Kigali is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It sprawls across numerous hills, ridges and valleys joined by steep slopes and has a vibrant restaurant and nightlife scene. It is located in the center of the country along the Ruganwa River. It has been Rwanda's economic, cultural, and transport hub since independence. Rwanda has been voted among the top safest countries in Africa. If you're visiting the country you should never worry about safety.
Kinyarwanda is the national language of Rwanda. Other languages spoken are English, French, and Kiswahili. Kigali climate: Summer lasts from October to April (Min 10ºC – 15ºC), while Winter lasts from May to September ( Min 8°C/46°F Max 23°C/73°F). Choose your preferable weather to visit.
Rwanda is famously known for the genocide in 1994. The Kigali Genocide Memorial documents the 1994 mass killings in Rwanda, associated with the country’s civil war. The Rwandan franc (Rfr) is the principal currency, although US dollars are widely accepted. Expect to pay for local services in cash, in Rwandan francs. The greater the amount, the more likely US dollars or other hard currencies are preferred, such as gorilla tracking and upmarket hotels. 1 Rwandan franc equals 0.0010 United States Dollar
Whether you’re traveling with family, friends, or a romantic trip, Kigali city has ample experiences and things to do to fill up many of your days.
Here are some of the top sights/things you shouldn't miss when you're in Kigali :
- Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial.
The Kigali Genocide Memorial commemorates the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The remains of over 250,000 people are interred there. There is a visitor center for students and those wishing to understand the events leading up to the genocide of 1994. Information about it can be relayed via interviews or watching on screens. It is said to be a very moving and emotional session.
Apart from the main Kigali Genocide Memorial, other memorials you could visit are the Nyanza Genocide memorial, Ntarama Genocide Memorial, Nyamata Genocide Memorial, Murambi Genocide Memorial.
It is one of the prominent markets in Rwanda. You can find anything in Kimoronko Market, from handicrafts, clothes, souvenirs, and vegetables. You can interact with the locals and take pictures too (with their permission). It is the perfect place to learn and experience authentic Kigali.
- Caplaki Craft Village
It is located masterpiece mall. It is the perfect place to buy Rwandan unique crafts. Extensive range of handicrafts, ranging from ceramic works, traditional woodcarvings, basket making, contemporary paintings. Detailed handicrafts include jewelry, wood products, leather, ceramics, hand textiles, hand-loomed products, embroidery, woven products, baskets, mats.
- Kigali Cultural Village
A traditional market space where local artisans & food vendors exhibit and trade their goods. You get in touch, learn, experience, and appreciate Rwanda's culture
- Nyungwe Forest National Park | Nyungwe National Park lies in southwest Rwanda, partly abutting the Burundi border. It's a vast area of mountain rainforest, home to many species of chimpanzees, plus owl-faced and colobus monkeys. The Canopy Walkway, part of the Igishigishigi Trail, is a high suspension bridge with views over the valley and surrounding forests. A trail runs to the Kamiranzovu Marsh, with its birdlife, orchids, and waterfall.
- Lake Kivu | Lake Kivu is one of the African Great Lakes. It lies on the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda and is in the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift. Lake Kivu empties into the Ruzizi River, which flows southwards into Lake Tanganyika.
Lake Kivu is a sight to make sure you visit when you're in Kigali. Magnificent views, they offer boat rides around the great lake; both as a group or a private one. You get to choose. It gives a calm and relaxing vibe especially when you get to take walks along the lake, during sunset ????.
You are offered first-class tours to explore the Greenland of Rwanda, its wildlife, and its environs.
You can visit Mt Kigali for horse rides and camping. A great experience especially with a lover or your friends /family.
Strolls around parks. A good example is Sunday Park. A nice quiet park filled with tranquility, with neatly cut grass, a mini-golf area, cafés, and beautiful views of the river. Great for a romantic and friendly picnics, wedding/proposal venue.
Nyamirambo Walking Tour | Nyamirambo is a bustling multi-cultural commercial suburb of Kigali that offers visitors a typical African flair. You get to experience the Muslim quarter with its Arab influences, the market, the West African tailors, the hair salons, the recording studio with its local rap music, the butcher, the health center, and the primary school. Your hosts also invite you to one of their homes where you will learn how to cook a Rwandan meal and share lunch over intriguing conversations. You meet nice and welcoming people who also will expound on the information you have about Rwanda /Kigali. What a great way to authentically experience Kigali!
Kigali is said to not have so many sights to see and visit, but if you're an explorer and a real traveler, there's so much to see in the city. Make a trip to Kigali with us and we will make your time worthwhile. https://www.alkhaleejtours.com/
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