Kigali is the capital of Rwanda, home to around 1,132,686 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
The Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre
Presidential Palace Museum
Kandt House Museum
Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial
Campaign Against Genocide Museum
Nyanza Genocide Memorial
Nyandungu Eco-park
The Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre
Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial
Nyanza Genocide Memorial
Nyandungu Eco-park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
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Local favourites
La Classe
Sometimes excellent, sometimes not, La Classe is oft overlooked by Kigali's expats, but the fillet steak can be sublime. Also does a FRw3,50
Ki Asili Resto Bar and Fast Food
Rooftop resto bar serving Ethiopian/Eritrean food. Ideal for groups, birthdays, get-togethers. Check with customer care before planning, and
Milima
Milima have good food, with special themed lunches everyday.
Chez Robert
Serves local food in a nice setting. Their dinner buffet is quite good and costs about €7 for more than 20 items. There may be better local
Heaven
Is a new restaurant serving American and Continental cuisine. A bit pricy, with most entrees costing FRw4000 or above, but the well-prepared
Kigali Guestlux
One of the few eateries in Gacuriro – serves up adequate fare in the gardens of the guesthouse.
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Anthurium Residential Hotel
Single/double rooms. Has 8 rooms.
Gloria Hotel
Which only has cold water showers.
Hotel Chez Lando
Hotel Isimbi
Also has a good bar and restaurant.
Auberge La Caverne
Clean rooms and good basic breakfast. It's a long, uphill walk from the bus station, consider paying FRw500 for a moto-taxi