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Rwanda's capital, Kigali, straggles over several hills, with the city centre on one and the government/administrative quarter on another.
The centre of Kigali is bustling, colourful, noisy but clean and safe. Its occupants, from smart-suited business people to scruffy kids, go about their activities, only lessening their tempo briefly in the middle of the day.
Peaceful tree-lined residential streets stretch outwards and generally downwards from the city's heart, and give visitors ample scope for strolling.
Hotels in Kigali
There aren't many tourist attractions in Kigali itself and you're unlikely to want to spend many full days there, but there are some good hotels, where the services are plentiful and the ambience is pleasant.
It is a good base from which to explore the rest of Rwanda, all parts of which are easily accessible by road in less than a day.
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Suggested itineraries featuring Kigali
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Kigali, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Kigali
- Ruhengeri 43 miles away
- Volcanoes National Park 50 miles away
- Kibuye 50 miles away
- Butare 51 miles away
- Lake Kivu 59 miles away
- Nyungwe Forest 69 miles away
- Cyangugu 89 miles away
Photos of Kigali
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Traditional woven baskets, Rwanda
Accommodation choices for Kigali
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Kigali. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Lemigo Hotel
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Kigali Serena Hotel
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Ideas for experiencing Kigali
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Kigali, and which use the best local guides.
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Kigali City Tour ![Caplaki Handicraft Centre, Kigali]()
Kigali City Tour
Kigali City Tour
A city tour with a guide and private vehicle will visit some of the city's sights and monuments and teach you more about Rwanda's history. The tour will include the deeply moving and very well designed Gisozi Genocide Museum, where more than 250,000 Rwandans who were killed during the 1994 genocide have been buried.
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