Rwanda’s capital and one of Africa’s cleanest cities, Kigali has beautiful sites like the Gisozi Genocide Memorial Monument, Nyamata Church, Inema Arts Center, Kimironko Market, Kandt House Museum, and more.
The Gisozi Genocide Memorial Site
The Gisozi Genocide Memorial Site is located in the heart of Kigali City. It is where over 250,000 victims of the 1994 genocide are buried.
Nyamata Church
Nyamata Church was attacked during the Rwandan genocide. It contains remains, blood-stained clothing of the victims, and mass graves. The church is an important part of Kigali’s genocide memorial history because it is, in some way, living history.
The Inema Arts Center
The Inema Arts Center is housed in a modern building that has been creatively decorated by two of Rwanda’s most influential artists. Visitors from all over the world visit to see their beautiful artworks.
Kimironko Market
Kimironko Market is the largest market in Kigali City. Souvenirs are available here at good prices. You can find everything from second-hand clothing to bags, fabric, custom-made clothes, produce, arts, and crafts. Boys usually wait at the entrance offering to guide you and carry your bags.
Campaign Against Genocide Museum
This museum looks at the Tutsi Genocide from a military view. The exhibition, which includes a guided tour, is thought-provoking and emotional. Part of the parliament building, still showing bullet holes and damage from the fighting, can be seen.
The Kandt House Museum
This museum offers an insight into Rwanda’s colonial past, and the country’s rich minerals and mining today.
Mount Kigali
Mount Kigali is one of the best places in Rwanda for photographers to take good pictures. It is the highest point in the city and is located in the City of a Thousand Hills.
Niyo Art Gallery
This is a social enterprise run by a group of talented young artists who give all the money from their sales to charity. Visitors usually leave with some artwork that serves as a memory of their trip.
There are other interesting places such as the 1000 Hills Distillery, Abien Arts Center, Camp Kigali Memorial Site, Rwanda Art Museum, Kigali Arts Center, Amahoro Stadium, Kigali Convention Centre, Casino Kigali, Intare Conference Arena, and many more.
Kigali City also has cocktail bars, live music, and happy hours, especially at night. Some popular places include Le Must, Pub Sundowner, Trophy Sports Lounge, Choma’D, Club K, Club Rosty, Ubumwe Grande Hotel, among other fun spots.
