Popular for its breathtaking scenery, Rwanda is often referred to as “le pays des mille collines” (French for “Land of a thousand hills”), with a number of sights and sounds to experience for travelers. It is a landlocked country lying South of the Equator, in East-Central Africa with remarkable wildlife, the amazing birds, unique culture and fascinating history.

Rwanda’s capital and largest city, Kigali is ideally positioned in the centre of Rwanda, extending across several hills and valleys, with vibrant restaurants, hotels and nightlife scenes, and having good roads linking to the rest of the country. This verdant city is pleasantly low key yet dynamic and progressive.

A world-class convention centre built in the style of the King’s Palace of olden days, lights up the night sky at the top of one of the many hills of Kigali. Kigali offers beautiful scenery with many charming panoramic views, and a growing number of luxury accommodation options to stay, dine out and have a drink, with first-time visitors to the colourful city often remarking how clean the streets are.

The Kigali Genocide Memorial does an excellent job of commemorating Rwanda’s 1994 genocide, and it's still one of the most tragic events of Africa. A visit to the Kigali Memorial Centre is unforgettable. The informative museum teaches about the events before, during and after the genocide. You'll learn about this genocide through photos, artifacts and videos that describe the brutal killings.

Here are Trafeka’s top recommendations on things to do in Kigali City;

Kigali city tours

First-time visitors to the colourful city often remark how clean the streets are! For an in-depth experience of the rapidly developing city with new shopping malls, office buildings, accommodation options to stay, dine or have a few drinks, look no further than the “Go Kigali tours.” These half or full day tours are led by our professional guides from Rwanda, who through years of experience and expert knowledge take visitors through five neighbourhoods on an action packed day of sightseeing, eating, and learning about the city. 

The Genocide Memorial Center

With over a million deaths, Rwanda’s 1994 genocide - a civil war between the two main tribes of Rwanda – the Tutsis and the Hutus, is still one of the most tragic events of Africa. Visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center is an attached and informative museum doing an excellent job of commemorating it, to comb through photos and artifacts that describe the brutal mass killings of 1994. You can also watch videos from survivors talking about the events before, during and after. Learn more about one of the biggest genocides in history, through our tour handlers, knowing you are in safe hands.

Inema Arts Center

The verdant capital Kigali City is pleasantly low key yet dynamic and progressive with a rising art scene. You can find unique and contemporary Rwandan art all over the city. However, TRAFEKA encourages you to visit Inema Arts Center, not only for beautiful pieces but also for happy hours, yoga classes and other events that can be found in such a creative space. The gallery founded by brothers, Emmanuel Nkuranga and Innocent Nkurunziza, is home to fourteen different Rwandan artists, including some of Kigali’s best and brightest talents.

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