Kigali City Guide – Explore Rwanda’s Vibrant Capital

Kigali city is the largest city in Rwanda and it is the country’s capital city. It is located in the heart of the country. Kigali city is among the fastest growing urban cities on the African continent.
Kigali city is the gateway to all your travels around Rwanda as it has great road links to other parts of the country. If you come into the country through the Kigali international airport, your safari will start from the Kigali city.

KIGALI AT A GLANCE

• Capital city of Rwanda since 1962 covering an area of 730 square kilometers.
• Lies in the center of Rwanda within the rolling hills region.
• Has 3 administrative districts of Kicukiro, Nyarugenge and Gasabo which is the largest of the 3 districts.
• The city is Rwanda’s cultural, economic, transport and business hub.
• Kigali city is the most visited city / place in Rwanda.
• Famously known among the cleanest and neatest cities on the African continent.
• Languages spoken in Kigali include Kinyarwanda, French and English.
• Home to the Kigali International airport
• Taxis and moto-taxis are commonly used to get around the city
• Kigali Historical Sites
• Kigali Genocide memorial center
• Hotel Mille des Collines (Hotel Rwanda)
• Belgian soldiers’ memorial site
• Presidential Palace Museum
• Kandt house museum
• Nyanza Genocide memorial
• Sainte-Famille Church

Other places of interest around the Kigali City:

• Kigali Arena
• Kigali Arts center
• Inema arts center
• Kigali Cultural village
• Kimironko market
• House of Tayo
• Nyaturama Lake
• Kacyiru hill

The City is a safe city to visit on a mission to “Build and Sustain a City of Character, Vibrant Economy and Diversity through strong partnerships with stakeholders to provide responsive, rapid and effective Urban development”.

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