Kigali City Tour with Local Expert & Local Food

In the center of the hustle and bustle of Kigali City in Nyarugenge District is a car free zone which is a stretch covering an entire street. It is a pedestrian only stretch and it is lovely to walk, take a rest or buy souvenirs from craft shops. Often there will be exhibitions and entertainment on the weekend hence a nice place to check out while on your visit to Kigali.

Old and New Kigali

Kigali has a plan of what they want the city to look, and there is already a new Kigali that is developing to take the old Kigali. So crossing between the new and old Kigali gives you a picture of what Kigali has been and what it will be in the next decade.

Mount Kigali – highest point in Kigali (1850m)

Afri Safaris driver guide will take you to the highest point of Kigali and enjoy panoramic views of the city. Could take you about 15 - 20 minutes from the city center, driving around Biryogo and Nyamirambo up to the summit.

Richard Kandt was the first colonial governor of Rwanda, on behalf of Germany, until the early 1900s. At present, the Kandt House Museum in Kigali comprises three main parts.

The first part presents Rwandan life in all its aspects – social, economic, and political – before the colonial period.

The second part traces the experience of the Rwandan people during the colonial period. Following the Berlin Conference in 1884, the Germans ruled Rwanda until 1916, when the Belgians took over under the League of Nations Mandate after World War I. Richard Kandt’s life and deeds in Rwanda are covered here.

The third part covers the history of Kigali, before, during and after the colonial era. Kigali was made the capital upon independence in 1962

The Kigali Genocide Memorial is a place of remembrance and learning dedicated to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda & the road to recovery

Kigali genocide memorial site is a UNESCO World heritage site and built at the burial site of 250,000 victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. The museum contains documentation of the genocide and one has to visit this place to learn about Rwanda’s recent tragic history if one is to appreciate the immense progress the country has achieved to date, in terms of reconciliation and development. The museum also contains examples of other genocides in the world. It thus seeks to provide a vital lesson on what blind hate can cause. The museum is free to visit and you can walk through it on your own. There is an audio guide if you want one but for a fee of $15. Allow at least 2 hours for the visit. For more on the happenings of the genocide you can add visits to other museums in Kigali covering incidences pivotal to the genocide

This new museum documents the heroics of the RPA (Rwanda Patriotic Army) led by President Kagame that fought to stop the genocide and has built Rwanda from the ashes into one of the most progressive countries in Africa.

On way from Kigali genocide memorial to Campaign against genocide museum you will be enjoying the view of Kigali Golf and Nyarutarama Golf Lake

If you are a golf player, the Kigali Golf Club is one of the most beautiful courses you can play on. A 9-hole golf course, it is situated in a lush environment near Nyarutarama Golf Lake. You can also visit simply to enjoy the scenery. You can combine a visit the golf club with the lake.

Lake Nyarutarama

For nature lovers, this is a little lake situated near the golf club. The lake is surrounded with bush and woodland and the bird lovers it offers a good birding opportunity in Kigali.

Stop by: Afrika Bite for Lunch; taste the local rwandan food.

This is the biggest and busiest market in Kigali where almost everything is sold from foodstuffs, fabrics to clothing. This is an economic landmark which should not miss out on your Kigali day tout itinerary. You have your measurements taken by a skillful tailor and get a colorful African wear made for you in a matter of hours.

or Nyamirambo Women's Center

The Nyamirambo Women’s Center is a cooperative by local women which offers skills to other women in the area as a way of uplifting them economically and socially. The center teaches basket weaving, Handicrafts making, cooking, computer literacy, sewing, etc… You can visit the center to see a variety of handicrafts' made by the women.

Niyo Arts center is a place for creativity to thrive; a safe haven where Rwandan artists can come and experiment with their art form, be it painting, sculpture, dance, music or drumming. The artists in residence come from all over Africa, so you can expect to see a vast array of African art on display. Niyo Art center provides a space where Rwandan creative artists can explore their talents and express themselves freely. In addition to the art, We dedicate our efforts to improving our community by giving 40% of our profit to Niyo foundation, NGO that supports women and children living in poverty in Rwanda."