Located in the center of the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” Kigali is ranked among the most beautiful, most hygienic, and fastest developing cities in Africa. The lively capital city itself is a great start for travelers seeking the country’s warmth, resilience, and contemporary spirit.
It was in 1907 when a small settlement at the present site of Kigali was created, and since then, it has never been anything but a colorful cultural and economic center, attracting tourists along the way with a fusion of traditional and modern lifestyles. Hike the green hills, visit the local markets, art galleries, and dining spots, or opt for the Kigali Genocide Memorial; the last one is a powerful site that pays tribute to the country’s harrowing past and, at the same time, showcases its uplifting journey of healing.
Kigali has a dazzling nightlife, a thriving coffee culture, and advanced infrastructure, all contributing to making it the favorite metropolis of the interlopers touring Rwanda. Its mid-position also turns it into an ideal launching point for trips to Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe Forest, and Lake Kivu.
Kigali is one of the cleanest, safest, and friendliest places one can find; it is a modern African city at heart indeed—a city that constantly moves forward but never forgets where it came from.