RWANDA | KIGALI

Rwanda’s capital stretches across undulating hills and valleys, radiating outwards into the surrounding countryside. Kigali is the country’s financial, commercial and cultural hub, featuring a world-class convention centre, vibrant shopping malls, a burgeoning art scene and numerous points of interest, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial, atmospheric markets and numerous craft shops. 

With its interesting architecture, bustling streets, meandering boulevards, and green hillsides, Kigali has emerged from it’s dark past to become one of Africa’s most attractive cities and it’s location at the geographical heart of Rwanda serves as the ideal base from which to explore this fascinating country.

KIGALI EXPERIENCES

Kigali Genocide Memorial
Kigali Genocide Memorial
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A place of remembrance & learning. The Kigali Genocide Memorial is the final resting place for more than 250,000 victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi.
Inema Art Center
Inema Art Center
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The Inema Gallery is the heart of Inema Art Center. It hosts a permanent show for our ten artists in residence with new paintings hung every day. Visit the Inema Studio to see artists painting and producing live. We also showcase artists from around the world. Recent shows include American, Belgian, and Moroccan painting and sculpture. The Gallery is a dynamic space and frequently fills for poetry nights, workshops, or cultural evenings.
Walking the Markets in Kigali
Walking the Markets in Kigali
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A visit to Kimironko Market gives you the vibrancy of a truly African marketplace; always characterized by discovery and memorable sights.
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ACCOMMODATION

These are a selection of lodges that we feel combine well for this journey. However we do also have a range of options to consider in each region, and can tailor them to you preference.

Rwanda - Kigali - The Retreat

The Retreat

This stylish 12-room luxury boutique hotel is Kigali's first eco-friendly resort, located on a tree-lined street steps from Kigali City Center and 20 minutes from the airport. Fusion Restaurant and its Swahili-inspired bar, located at The Retreat, offer delicious farm-to-table international cuisine, while the well-known Heaven Restaurant (reached through the Retreat’s “Stairway to Heaven”) offers an innovative modern African menu.

Rwanda - Kigali Serena

Kigali Serena Hotel

Ideally located on one of Kigali's most charming boulevards, the five-star Kigali Serena is built around a polished granite atrium, which showcases the very best of Rwandese cultural art. Relaxed yet elegant, the Kigali Serena is perfect for an overnight stop or as a base from which to explore Kigali.