Kigali

Highlights

The following are the top 4 highlights of a tour in the city of Kigali:

• An ideal starting point for a gorilla trekking adventure.
• Ride on a motorbike taxi across the town – Feel the gentle breeze on your face while taking in the sights!
• Discover the native art, history, and culture of Rwanda – in museums, the Genocide Memorial, Niyo Arts Gallery, Nyamirambo Women’s Center, etc.
• Give your tastebuds the experience of native Rwanda Coffee – in Question Coffee Café. Visit the iconic beehive-shaped attraction of Kigali – the Kigali Convention Centre.

Activities

Below are the top things you can do on a Kigali City Tour:

• Pay your tributes at the Kigali Genocide Museum – An enriching historical experience!
• See the contemporary art of Kigali at the Inema Arts Center.
• Observe the scope of local creativity and international artists at the Rwanda Art Museum!
• Arrange a Kigali Day Tour to the Kimirinko Market – A great way to learn the native culture of Rwanda and buy souvenirs!
• See marathons, rugby matches, live performances, etc. at the Amaharo Stadium.
• Get a panoramic view of the city from the top of Mount Kigali!

Best time

The capital of Rwanda – Kigali City can be visited all year round. But, the perfect time for travel is from June to September. This is based on several factors. Such as avoiding peak travel seasons, the cost of accommodation and travel, and the climate.

The maximum temperatures in Kigali can go up to 30 Celsius (in the summer). And, the nighttime temperatures in the winter can go as low as 12 Celsius.

Getting There

The main port of entry in Kigali is the Kigali International Airport (KGL). The airport is situated in the eastern area of Kigali and is around 11 km. from the centre of the city. The travel distance is about half an hour by taxi or car rental.