Kibungo is a city and the administrative centre of the Ngoma District in the Eastern Province of Rwanda, situated around 40 km south of the provincial capital, Rwamagana and around 80 km southeast of the national capital, Kigali. Kibungo is a colorful city, well known for the beauties of 5 lakes located towards the east of the city. The city itself holds all facilities, including banks, university campus and hospital. Kibungo coordinates with 02°09′30″ S latitude and 30°32′45″ E longitude and covers an area of 43 sq. km. The elevation of Kibungo measures 1,820 meters.

How to reach Kibungo?

Like most cities and towns in Rwanda, Kibungo is also served by Kigali International Airport with scheduled flights from many global destinations like Douala, Dubai, Entebbe, Brussels, Amsterdam, Doha, Istanbul, Johannesburg, Mombasa, Addis Ababa and Nairobi. Taxis are generally gettable at the airport and also visitors can use pre-booked private transfer for comfort airport travel.

Kibungo is connected to Kigali through the highway B3, which also connects Kibungo to Nyakasanza in Tanzania.

Luxury buses are difficult to see in Kibungo, so visitors can consider minibuses for their local travel. Moto taxis are also common in Kibungo.

Food and Shopping in Kibungo:

Kibungo Central Market is the main shopping point in Kibungo, offering a wide selection of local specialties like costumes, potteries, jewelry, leather bags and spices. Restaurants are limited in Kibungo.

Things to do in Kibungo:

• Shopping
• Walking
• Day tours

What to see in Kibungo?

Kibungo Central Market:

The Kibungo Central Market is one of the highlights of Kibungo. The market itself is large, holding a wide range of shops with dozens of products ranging from handicrafts to jewelry to fruit and vegetables. Keep in mind, probably there is no credit card system, so, keep some local currency prior to reaching the market.

Akagera National Park:

Situated around 60 km away from Kibungo, the Akagera National Park spans over an area of 1,200 km², is located on the border of Rwanda and Tanzania. The park itself is rich in both flora and fauna species as well famous for trekking, hiking and other different outdoor activities. The beauties of the park can be explored best through a guided tour.

Kigali:

Kigali is the capital city of Rwanda, situated around 80 km northwest of Kibungo. The city is blessed with moderate climate throughout the year that is the main feature of the city, drawing all types of tourists for vacation. Other than Presidential Palace Museum and Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, Kigali gets cowded during the night with many clubs, casino and bars.

List of other places of interest in Kibungo and Kigali (around 80 km) includes:

• Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre
• Ballet Rwanda
• Kigali City Tower
• Kandt House Museum of Natural History
• Ivuka Arts Centre
• Casino Kigali
• Yego Arts studio
• Librarie Ikirezi
• Avenue du Commerce
• Inema Art Center
• Akagera National Park
• Ntarama Church
• Ivuka Arts Kigali
• Muslim Quarter

When to visit Kibungo?

Like the rest of Rwanda, from December to January and June to September is the best time to visit Kibungo when the weather will be dry and pleasant.

Where to stay in Kibungo?

There are few hotels in Kibungo, limited to traditional options. So it would be better if visitors consider hotels in the capital Kigali, to have memorable hospitality services. Buses are generally available between Kibungo and Kigali. In below list, the first two hotels are in Kibungo and the rest of hotels are in Kigali (around 80 km):

• Amataba Eco-Vllage
• Guest House Centre St. Joseph
• Kigali Serena Hotel
• Hotel Laico Umubano
• Hotel des Mille Collines
• Park View Courts Rwanda
• Step Town Motel
• Sphinx Belair
• Hotel Isimbi
• Hotel Chez Lando
• Iris Guesthouse
• Kay Sun Hotel
• Okapi Hotel
• Gloria Hotel

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Ruhengeri is the capital city of both Musanze District and Northern Province in Rwanda, located between 1°30′ S latitude and 29°38′ E longitude. It is located in the northern part of the country, around 90 km southwest of Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. Although the city holding few tourist attractions, Ruhengeri’s nearness with the twin lakes, Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo and Volcanoes National Park, has made Ruhengeri popular among tourists. Especially, the Volcanoes National Park is noted for typical gorilla visits, which bring tourists in larger proportion, especially between June and September.

How to reach Ruhengeri?

Ruhengeri holds an airport but flights are not scheduled. So, international tourists are needed to reach the country’s prime airport, the Kigali International Airport, which is located in the national capital Kigali, around 100 km southeast of Ruhengeri. Including the world cities like Brussels, Amsterdam, Nairobi, Dubai, Istanbul and Doha, the airport covers many African cities as well.

Buses are frequent between Kigali and Ruhengeri and its number substantially increases during peak season. Buses generally take 2 hours and costs around 1,800 Rwf from Kigali to Ruhengeri. Kigali Bus Service and Virunga Express are the prominent bus companies serving this route. To move within Ruhengeri, moto-taxis are widely used that cost around 400 Rwf.

Food and Shopping in Ruhengeri:

Plenty of shops and restaurants serve visitors coming to the city of Ruhengeri with both traditional and modern specialties. Volcana Lounge is a nice restaurant in Ruhengeri, offering a variety of mouthwatering pizzas at reasonable prices. Lava Café is famous for coffee and other nice drinks.

Things to do in Ruhengeri:

• Mountain climbing
• Gorilla visits
• Golden monkey visits
• Visiting nearby lakes

What to see in Ruhengeri?

Volcanoes National Park:

The Volcanoes National Park is one of the big names in Rwanda’s tourism industry, especially recognized for mountain gorillas that are abundant in number, available for tour for visitors and to do a lot of fun. Gorillas can be hired either from Rwanda Tourism Board or tour operators. The park is also famous for Golden monkey visits, Karisimbi volcano climbing and its rich vegetation. The park is located few kilometers west of Ruhengeri.

Lake Ruhondo:

The Lake Ruhondo is an enthralling lake, situated on the outskirts of Ruhengeri, near another famous lake in the region, Lake Burera. Water sport lovers frequent to the lake throughout the year.

Lake Burera:

Together with the Lake Ruhondo, the Lake Burera is called twin lakes, located near the border of Uganda with Rwanda and to the east of the town of Ruhengeri.

Ruhengeri Airport:

The Ruhengeri Airport is a well constructed modern airport, situated within the city premise, at an elevation of 1,860 meters. Currently the airport receives no flights, although, it receives visitors for its nice construction and pleasant surroundings.

List of other places of interest in and around Ruhengeri includes:

• Dian Fossey
• Lava caves and tunnels
• Bisoke volcano
• Karisoke Research Center
• Muhabura Volcano
• Volcano Gahinga
• Sabyinyo Volcano

When to visit Ruhengeri?

The best time to visit Ruhengeri is from June to September when everything will be favor of visitors, including gorilla visits.

Where to stay in Ruhengeri?

Being a gateway to many top tourist destinations in the country, Ruhengeri houses plenty of upgraded hotels with top class amenities to make visitors’ tour memorable. Apart from general facilities, some hotels in Ruhengeri also conduct day tour for their guests. Here are some reputed hotels in Ruhengeri:

• Hotel Muhabura
• Gorilla’s Nest Hotel
• Amahoro Guest House
• Home Inn
• La Palme Hotel
• Virunga Hotel
• Ishema Hotel
• Faraja Hotel
• Sainte Anne Hotel
• Tourist Rest House
• Virunga Lodge
• Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
• Villa Gorilla
• La Brise Musanze Tourist Lodge
• Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

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Rwamagana is the capital city of Rwamagana district in the Eastern Province of the African country, Rwanda. Rwamagana is located around 50 km east of the national capital, Kigali, between 1°57′09″ S latitude and 30°26′16″ E longitude. Rwamagana is located 1,528 meters above sea level, covering an area of 87 sq. km. Rwamagana is a commercial city, owing larger proportion of its economy from coffee production and shopping sector. There is also a large parish church, a conference centre, secondary schools, petrol stations, a post office and health clinics.

How to reach Rwamagana?

Due to its nearness to the national capital, Kigali, reaching Rwamagana would not be a difficult task for visitors. Rwamagana is catered by the Kigali International Airport with flights from Dubai, Entebbe, Brussels, Amsterdam, Doha, Istanbul, Johannesburg, Mombasa, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and Douala.

There are airport taxis and minibuses always gettable at the airport to cross the distance of 50 km between the airport and Rwamagana. Rwamagana has a good connectivity by bus to all the major cities of the country through Kigali. The local transportation of Rwamagana is served by buses, rental cars and moto taxis.

Food and Shopping in Rwamagana:

Like other towns and cities in Rwanda, Rwamagana is also famous for its traditional market, where visitors can purchase everything what they expect from African cities. Rwamagana offers a wide range of dishes at upgraded restaurants. Due to shops and restaurants’ number is less in Rwamagana, so it would be better and memorable if visitors drive towards the capital, Kigali (around 50 km from Rwamagana).

What to do in Rwamagana?

• Hiking
• Village tours
• Shopping

What to see in Rwamagana?

Rwamagana Parish Church:

The Rwamagana Parish Church is one of the important religious sites as well as tourist attractions of Rwamagana. It is located at the western end of the city, featuring striking interior and exterior designs. The church is famous among both devotees and visitors.

Kigali:

Situated around 50 km west of Rwamagana, Kigali is the cultural, economical and political capital of Rwanda. The city itself is very colorful, holding different tourist attractions like the Presidential Palace Museum, the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, the Kandt House Museum of Natural History and a ballet school, Ballet Rwanda and art houses, Inema Art Center and Ivuka Arts Kigali.

Akagera National Park:

Established in 1934, the Akagera National Park is located around 30 km east of Rwamagana. The park is spread over an area of 1,200 km², featuring three diverse eco-regions like mountain, swamp and savannah. Including giraffes, the park is rich in wildlife species. Visitors generally choose guided tour to explore this natural magnificence, which is also recommended.

List of other places of interest in and around Rwamagana includes:

• Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre
• Kandt House Museum of Natural History
• Kigali City Tower
• Presidential Palace Museum
• Ballet Rwanda
• Inema Art Center
• Ivuka Arts Centre
• Librarie Ikirezi
• Mambas Club
• Ntarama Church
• Muslim Quarter
• Casino Kigali
• Yego Arts studio

When to travel Rwamagana?

The best time to visit Rwamagana depends on visitors’ interest, however, for sightseeing and other outdoor activities, from June to September is ideal.

Accommodation options in Rwamagana:

Hotels are limited in Rwamagana, on this point, visitors are advised to reach the capital, Kigali, which is around 50 km west of Rwamagana, home to all sorts of accommodation options, including world class hotels. Some nice hotels in Rwamagana and Kigali include:

• Kigali Serena Hotel
• Express by CityBlue
• Step Town Motel
• Golf Hills Residence
• Hotel Chez Lando
• Iris Guesthouse
• Hotel des Mille Collines
• The Manor Hotel
• Urban by CityBlue
• Umobano Hotel
• Gorillas Golf Hotel
• Ninzi Hill Hotel
• Dereva Hotel
• Hotel Le Printemps
• Top Tower Hotel Kigali

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Kibuye is the capital city of the Western Province in Rwanda, located on the eastern shore of the Lake Kivu. It is located at the halfway between Gisenyi on the northern shore of the lake and Cyangugu on the southern shore of the lake. Kibuye itself is a popular beach resort and is also located driving distance away from the Nyungwe Forest. There is an inviting waterfall called Ndaba Falls, located few kilometers away from Kibuye.

Kibuye houses a genocide memorial that commemorates the assassination of 90% of the Tutsi population from Kibuye, in the Rwandan Civil War. Kibuye is situated around 130 km west of Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. The geographical coordinates of Kibuye are 2°03′34″ S 29°20′53″ E.

Getting Kibuye:

The Kigali International Airport is the closest airport to Kibuye, situated around 140 km away from the centre of Kibuye. It is the prime airport of the country, handling flights from/to Amsterdam, Doha, Istanbul, Douala, Dubai, Entebbe, Johannesburg, Mombasa, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Brussels and many other world cities.

There are regular buses plying between Kigali and Kibuye, served by Capital bus line, Impala Express bus line and many minibuses. These buses generally take around 2 hours and 45 minutes from Kigali to Kibuye.

Motorcycles are commonly used for local travel in Kigali that cost around 500RWF.

Food and Shopping in Kibuye:

Visitors can bag both modern and traditional products in Kibuye. The city holds a local market and many modern shops near the gas stations of the city. Restaurants are plenty in Kibuye that charge between 800 RWF and 1000 RWF for lunch buffet.

What to do in Kibuye?

• Boat tours
• Swimming
• Walking

Places to see in Kibuye:

Lake Kivu:

The Lake Kivu is a Great African Lake, covering a surface area of 2,700 sq. km, with a maximum width of 48 km and length of 89 km. The lake shore is used as a vacation site by thousands of tourists throughout the year. The Lake Kivu is home to around 28 fish species, including Nile Tilapia and Limnothrissa miodon. The lake is also famous for boat riding, which costs 15,000 RWF.

Ndaba Water Falls:

The Ndaba Water Falls is an enthralling waterfall, situated around 28 km away from Kibuye and is very much famous among nature and mountain sport enthusiasts. This picturesque spot can be reached by a rental vehicle from Kibuye.

Genocide Memorial:

The Genocide Memorial in Kibuye was founded in the memorial of people, mainly of 90% of Tutsi population of Kibuye, who were killed deliberately in the riot of Rwandan Civil War.  The memorial is located at Home Saint Jean.

Beaches in Kibuye:

Due to its position on the Lake Kivu, Kibuye holds many spectacular sandy beaches and the famous ones are the small beach at the Moriah Hotel and near the Golf Eden Rock Hotel.

Other places of interest in and around Kibuye include:

• Mount Nyiragongo
• Gisenyi Airport
• Gisenyi Old Cemetry
• Rubavu Artificial Forest
• College Inyemeramihigo
• Gisenyi Public Beach
• Azizi Life Experiences Rwanda
• Kabgayi Minor Basilica
• Kigali Memorial Centre
• Gitarama Regional Stadium
• Muhanga Zion Temple
• Ivuka Arts Centre
• Ntarama Church
• Muhanga Farmers’ Market

When to visit Kibuye?

Probably from June to September is the ideal time to visit the resort town Kibuye in Rwanda.

Hotels in Kibuye:

Compared to other Rwandan cities, Kibuye houses a higher number of hotels that are shared between all the parts of the city with latest facilities and services. Mid-range hotels in Kibuye generally charge between 10-15,000 RWF per night. Here are some recommended hotels in Kibuye:

• Golf Eden Rock Hotel
• Centre Bethanie
• Moriah Hill Resort
• Amohoro Island
• Home Saint Jean
• Cormoran Lodge
• Hotel Malahide Paradis
• Gorillas Volcanoes Hotel
• Orchids Safari Club
• Hotel Muhabura
• La Palme Hotel
• Peace Guesthouse
• Mount Kigali Hotel
• Amohoro Guesthouse
• Dream Apple Inn

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Nyanza, also called Nyabisindu, is a town belonging to the Nyanza District in the Southern Province of the central-eastern African country, Rwanda. It is situated around 35 km north of the historical city, Butare and 90 km southwest of the national capital, Kigali. From 1958 to 1962, Nyanza served as the capital of the Kingdom of Rwanda. Then constructed Royal Palace of the Rwandan monarchy now has been converted into a museum, showcasing Nyanza’s history and culture. Nyanza also witnessed the tragedy of the notorious Rwandan Genocide. Nyanza coordinates with 2°21′06″ S latitude and 29°45′03″ E longitude, covering an area of 672 sq. km and its elevation measures 1,792 meters.

How to reach Nyanza?

Nyanza is served by the country’s prime airport, Kigali International Airport, with scheduled international flights from Douala, Dubai, Entebbe, Johannesburg, Mombasa, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Brussels, Amsterdam, Doha and Istanbul. The distance of 100 km from the airport to Nyanza can easily be crossed by bus or rental vehicle.

Due to its geographic location between Butare and Kigali, Nyanza is well served by bus and minibuses plying frequently between Kigali and Butare. The local transportation of Nyanza is catered by buses and moto taxis.

Food and Shopping in Nyanza:

There are modernized shops and restaurants rare to see in Nyanza, so it is advised for tourists to head towards nearby Butare (around 35 km) to find upgraded food corners and shopping options.

What to do in Nyanza?

• Visiting museum
• Walking
• Traditional shopping

What to see in Nyanza?

Rwesero Art Museum:

The Rwesero Art Museum is housed in a palace built for the King Mutara III Rudahigwa of the Kingdom of Rwanda. The museum is situated atop of the Rwesero Hill, displaying the cultural features and historical background of Nyanza and the Kingdom of Rwanda.

Butare:

Butare is a colonial city, situated around 35 km south of Nyanza. Butare is a city with many specialties owing from its status of the former capital of Rwanda. The landmark sites of Butare include the National Museum of Rwanda, the National University of Rwanda, the Gikongoro Genocide Memorial and Huye Market. Buses are regular between Nyanza and Butare.

Kigali:

Kigali is the capital of Rwanda, located in the heart of the country, around 90 km northeast of Nyanza. The city is adorned with a blend of colorful modern and traditional tourist attractions like Kigali City Tower, Kandt House Museum of Natural History, Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, Presidential Palace Museum, Ivuka Arts Centre and Casino Kigali. Kigali can be reached by bus or rental vehicle from Nyanza.

List of other places of interest in Nyanza, Butare (35 km) and Kigali (around 90 km) includes:

• National Museum of Rwanda
• Cathedral in Butare
• Gikongoro Genocide Memorial
• National University of Rwanda
• Akagera National Park
• Parc National des Volcans
• Nyungwe Forest
• Presidential Palace Museum
• Inema Art Center
• Yego Arts studio
• Librarie Ikirezi
• Ivuka Arts Centre

When to travel Nyanza?

Nyanza can be visited year round as it experiences pleasant weather throughout the year and the best time to visit Nyanza is from July to September.

Accommodation options in Nyanza:

Nyanza houses few standard hotels that are limited to provide basic facilities. So it would be better if one drive towards Butare (around 35 km) and Kigali (around 90 km) to have memorable hospitality services at star rated hotels. Buses are frequent between all these cities. The prominent hotels in Nyanza, Butare and Kigali include:

• Macadamia Team Building & Conference Centre
• Hotel Credo
• Motel du Mont Huye
• Centre d’Acceuil Mater Boni Consilii
• Shalom House Butare
• ORTPN Resthouse
• Dereva Hotel
• Petit Prince Hotel
• Barthos Hotel
• Hotel Gorillas
• Virunga Guest House
• Mount Kigali Hotel
• Golf Hills Residence
• Kigali Serena Hotel

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Kibeho is a town belonging to the Southern Province of Rwanda, covering a total area of 79 sq. km. It is situated around 140 km southwest of the national capital, Kigali, between 2°38′ S latitude and 29°33′ E longitude. Kibeho is well known for the incident believed to be happening in 1981, in which the spirits of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ appeared to local teenagers, which had become very popular even in outside Rwanda also. Kibeho is situated few kilometers away from Nyungwe Forest, which is a recognized tourist attraction in Rwanda, highly popular among adventure sport lovers.

How to get Kibeho?

Like the most parts of Rwanda, Kibeho is served by Kigali International Airport, the prime airport of the country. Including global cities like Brussels, Amsterdam, Nairobi, Dubai, Istanbul and Doha, the airport covers many African cities. The airport is situated around 140 km away from Kibeho.

Buses are not regular between Kibeho and Kigali, but regular between Kigali and Butare. Visitors can also hire a car to travel between these cities.

Food and Shopping in Kibeho:

The culture of Kibeho is noted for the appearance of the spirits of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ in 1981. This belief is still strong among locals.

There are modernized shopping and restaurant options limited in number in Kibeho, but visitors can find mouthwatering local delicacies at traditional food corners in the city. Those looking international standard options can drive towards nearby historical city, Butare.

Things to do in Kibeho:

• Day tours
• Shopping
• Walking

What to see in Kibeho?

Kibeho:

Kibeho itself is famous as a site of pilgrimages and apparitions as the believed thought of the natives of Kibeho had seen the spirits of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ between 1981 and 1989. By visiting the town, visitors can get the complete picture of that incident.

Nyungwe Forest:

The Nyungwe Forest is a rainforest covering an area of 970 km², formed by diverse ecological features like swamps, bogs, bamboo and grassland. Established in the year 2004, the park is home to a wide range of floral and faunal species, including 275 bird species, 32 amphibian species and 1068 plant species. The park is situated to the west of Kibeho.

Butare:

Butare is the former capital of Rwanda during the colonial rule, situated to the east of Kibeho. Butare is the site of many iconic attractions like the Gikongoro Genocide Memorial, the National University of Rwanda and the National Museum of Rwanda. Minibuses are generally plying between Kibeho and Butare and visitors can also use rental vehicle for comfort travel. Butare is worth a trip.

List of other places of interest in and around Kibeho includes:

• Cathedral in Butare
• National University of Rwanda
• Huye Market
• National Museum of Rwanda
• Gikongoro Genocide Memorial in Butare
• Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre
• Presidential Palace Museum in Kigali
• Akagera National Park
• Parc National des Volcans

When to visit Kibeho?

The best time to visit Kibeho from June to September, when the weather remains dry and pleasant.

Where to stay in Kibeho?

Hotels of Kibeho are limited to traditional options, so it is advised for visitors to reach nearby Butare city, where one can find all sorts of hotels ranging from budget to star rated options. Butare is not more than 30 km away from Kibeho. Here are some nice hotels in Kibeho, Butare and Kigali:

• Hotel Credo
• Motel du Mont Huye
• Centre d’Acceuil Mater Boni Consilii
• Shalom House Butare
• Petit Prince Hotel
• Barthos Hotel
• ORTPN Resthouse
• Dereva Hotel
• Hotel Gorillas
• Golf Hills Residence
• Kigali Serena Hotel
• Stipp Hotel
• Virunga Guest House
• Mount Kigali Hotel

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Kigali is the capital as well as the largest city of the African country, Rwanda. Geographically, Kigali is positioned in the heart of Rwanda, at 1°56′38″ S 30°3′34″ E. Including the residence of the President of Rwanda, Kigali holds all the important administrative offices of the country. Kigali owns a thriving tourism industry, with different modern and historical attractions, including museums, memorial centres and youth clubs. Located around 1,567 meters above sea level, Kigali experiences a tropical savanna climate with relatively cold climate throughout the year. The total area of Kigali measures 730 sq. km.

History of Kigali:

According to the documented history, Kigali was founded during the German colonial rule in Rwanda in 1907. Kigali became the capital of Rwanda following the country’s independence from Belgium in 1962 (Belgian had taken the control over Rwanda during the First World War).

Transportation to Kigali:

Kigali holds the prime airport of the country, the Kigali International Airport, is situated around 5 km away from the heart of the city. The airport handles flights from and to Douala, Dubai, Entebbe, Brussels, Amsterdam, Doha, Istanbul, Johannesburg, Mombasa, Addis Ababa and Nairobi.

By bus, Kigali is linked to all other major cities of the country, including Butare, Gitarama and Cyangugu.

There are different options in Kigali for local travel like minibuses, taxis, motorcyle taxis and rental cars.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Kigali:

Kigali is the cultural capital of Rwanda, home to many museums including Kandt House Museum of Natural History. Dance and music schools in the city are bonding up the local culture with overseas cultures.

The traditional market in Kigali offers a wide selection of colorful items like handicrafts, clothing and fruit at tourist favor prices.

There are dozens of restaurants in Kigali, of which some are listed below:

• Heaven Restaurant and Inn
• Flamingo Chinese Restaurant
• Indian Chef
• Sakae Japanese Restaurant

What to do in Kigali?

• Bowling
• Visiting casino
• Ballet dancing at Ballet Rwanda
• City tours

What to see in Kigali?

Kandt House Museum of Natural History:

The Kandt House Museum of Natural History is a museum housed in the former house of German physician and explorer of Africa, Richard Kandt. The museum showcases the significance of local land, animals and plants with well stored objects and exhibitions.

Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre:

The Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre was founded in the memorial of people, particularly Tutsis, who were killed during the Rwandan Civil War. The memorial centre was opened in 2004 after 10 years of that terrible incident. No entry fee.

Presidential Palace Museum:

The Presidential Palace Museum in Kigali describes the life story of the former powerful Rwandan President Habyarimana. Visitors can also see different typical colorful Rwandan costumes here. Guide tour is imperative. Entrance fee is Rwf 6,000.

Kigali City Tower:

The Kigali City Tower is a skyscraper in Kigali, home to high tech offices and retail outlets. It is the tallest building in Rwanda, home to a four screen cinema as well.

Ballet Rwanda:

Ballet Rwanda is a famous ballet school in Kigali, offering dance courses for all age groups, even for visitors also. It is open during the afternoons & evenings only.

List of other places of interest in Kigali includes:

• Inema Art Center
• Ivuka Arts Centre
• Akagera National Park
• Ntarama Church
• Ivuka Arts Kigali
• Muslim Quarter
• Casino Kigali
• Yego Arts studio
• Librarie Ikirezi
• Avenue du Commerce
• Mambas Club

When to travel Kigali?

Kigali is a year round destination and the tour of Kigali can be experienced best in either June or July.

Accommodation options in Kigali:

Hotels in Kigali offer all upgraded facilities like spa, TV, AC and 24 hour room service, served with a great warmth towards visitors. Some budget, mid range and high end hotels in Kigali in Rwanda are listed below:

Budget:

• Auberge De Cavern
• Kigali Hotel
• Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel

Mid range:

• Park View Courts Rwanda
• Step Town Motel
• Sphinx Belair
• Kay Sun Hotel
• Okapi Hotel
• Gloria Hotel
• Hotel Isimbi
• Hotel Chez Lando
• Iris Guesthouse

Splurge:

• Kigali Serena Hotel
• Hotel Laico Umubano
• Hotel des Mille Collines

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Gitarama is the second largest city of Rwanda, after the capital Kigali, from which Gitarama is situated around 50 km away. Gitarama is located in the central western part of the country, at an elevation of 1,812 meters and it belongs to the Muhanga District in Southern Province. Gitarama holds all types of facilities and attractions like the Catholic University of Rwanda, Gitarama Regional Stadium, Muhanga Farmers’ Market and Kabgayi Hospital. Gitarama is geographically positioned between 02°04′48″ S latitude and 29°45′00″ E longitude.

 How to reach Gitarama?

Due to its nearly central position in the country, Gitarama can be reached from all parts of the country through roadway by bus services.

Gitarama is served by the Kigali International Airport, with scheduled flights from Douala, Dubai, Entebbe, Brussels, Amsterdam, Doha, Istanbul, Johannesburg, Mombasa, Addis Ababa and Nairobi. The airport is situated around 60 km away from the heart of the city of Gitarama.

At the airport, taxis are generally available and for inexpensive travel, visitors can use the service of minibuses. For local travel and sightseeing purposes, moto-taxis are widely used in Gitarama.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Gitarama:

Muhanga Farmers’ Market is the place where visitors can bag a wide selection of genuine local specialties like shoes, clothes, jewelry and handicraft products at affordable prices. Gitarama also holds numerous modern shops all around the city.

Cafe Restaurant Modern is one of the nice and popular restaurant options in Gitarama, offering all sorts of African menus.

Things to do in Gitarama:

• Village tours
• Walking
• Shopping

What to see in Gitarama?

Ahazaza Centre:

Ahazaza Centre is a well known cultural centre in Gitarama, offering a wide range of activities for all age groups, including cinemas for kids. It is located at BP 35 Muhanga Province du Sud in Gitarama.

Azizi Life Experiences Rwanda:

Azizi Life Experiences Rwanda is a tour conducted by the local tour operator, in which visitors can feel the rural culture of Rwanda such as traditional construction, cooking and juice making. It would be a memorable experience for overseas tourists.

Gitarama Regional Stadium:

The Gitarama Regional Stadium is a multipurpose stadium in Gitarama. Other than sport activities, the stadium is also famous for eye-catching landscape.

Religious sites in Gitarama:

Gitarama is home to many pleasant and colorful religious sites that are frequented by both devotes and tourists. The major holy sites are the St. Andrew’s Church, the Muhanga Zion Temple, the St. Andrew’s Pastoral Center and the Kabgayi Minor Basilica.

Kigali:

Kigali is the capital city of Rwanda, situated around 50 km away from Gitarama. Kigali offers a mix of manmade and natural attractions for visitors like Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, Presidential Palace Museum, Inema Art Center, Akagera National Park, Mambas Club and Casino Kigali.

List of other places of interest in Gitarama and Kigali (around 50 km) includes:

• Muhanga Farmers’ Market
• Muhanga Zion Temple
• Kabgayi Minor Basilica
• Andrew’s Church
• Muhanga Zion Temple
• Kigali Memorial Centre
• Nyamata Church
• Ntarama Church
• Ivuka Arts Centre
• Mambas Club

When to visit Gitarama?

Throughout the year is best, especially during the months between June and September is ideal to visit Gitarama.

Where to stay in Gitarama?

There are hotels limited in Gitarama, on this point, visitors can find more hotels in Kigali to make tour memorable by experiencing a wide range of modern facilities and services. In the below list, the first two hotels are in Gitarama and the rest of the options are in Kigali (around 50 km):

• Splendid Hotel
• Jangwe Lodge
• Kigali Hotel
• Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel
• Auberge De Cavern
• Hotel Chez Lando
• Iris Guesthouse
• Park View Courts Rwanda
• Step Town Motel
• Sphinx Belair
• Kay Sun Hotel
• Gloria Hotel
• Hotel Laico Umubano
• Hotel des Mille Collines
• Kigali Serena Hotel

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Rwanda is an African country located in the central eastern part of the continent at 1°56′25″ S 29°52′26″ E. Kigali is the capital and largest city of Rwanda, home to around 1 million people. Rwanda shares its borders with Tanzania, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Rwanda characterizes diverse geographical features, with its eastern part covering a larger savanna while its western part is dominated by mountains and also numerous lakes are dotted across the country. Tourism is one of the vital revenue sources of Rwanda, concentrated on its national parks, especially on gorilla trekking.

History of Rwanda:

Rwanda has been settled since the stone stage and its real history begins with the domination over the country by the Kingdom of Rwanda in the mid-eighteenth century. After hundred years later, in 1884, Rwanda came under the German rule and later under the Belgium reign during World War I in the year 1916. From the effectual revolt of the Hutu people, Belgium lost control over Rwanda, which resulted into the independence of Rwanda, on 1 July 1962.

Getting Rwanda:

The Kigali International Airport is the gateway to Rwanda, situated around 10 km away from the centre of the capital, Kigali. The airport operates flights from/to Brussels, Amsterdam, Doha, Istanbul, Douala, Dubai, Entebbe, Johannesburg, Mombasa, Nairobi, Addis Ababa and many other European, African and Asian cities.

The bus transportation of Rwanda extends to the cities in bordering countries like Uganda, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi. Bicycle taxis, motorcycle taxis and white minibuses are the options to get around Rwandan cities.

Culture, Shopping and Food in Rwanda:

Rwandans are predominately Christians, who highly speak Kinyarwanda as their primary language. Rwandan Franc is the currency used in Rwanda and the purchasable items in Rwanda are honey, coffee and tea powders.

Brochettes or goat kebab is a typical dish in Rwanda and grilled fish and chicken are also famous all over Rwanda.

What to do in Rwanda?

• Gorilla tour
• Hiking
• Ten pin bowling

Must see in Rwanda:

The National Museum of Butare:

The National Museum of Butare is the national museum of Rwanda, situated in the city Huye. It is a wide and exciting cultural centre, equally focused on the history and culture of Rwanda, covering from Tutsi monarchy to modern Rwanda. It is open from 9AM -5PM, while entrance fee is 6000 RFr.

Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre:

The Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre is a heart touching place, where around 250,000 people were buried who were killed in Rwandan Genocide during the Rwandan Civil War. Entry is free, but audio guide costs $10.

Parc National des Volcans:

The Parc National des Volcans is a distinct and excellent national park, highlighted by mountain gorillas. These gorillas can be hired for trek either from a tour operator or at the tourism office. Each gorilla costs $750. It will be a unique and memorable experience for foreign tourists.

Akagera National Park:

The Akagera National Park is a large national park, covering an area of 1,200 km², located in the eastern part of Rwanda. Established in 1934, the park houses a wide range of flora and fauna species from the three different eco-regions, mountain, swamp and savannah.

Presidential Palace Museum:

The Presidential Palace Museum is housed in the residence of the former President Habyarimana, in Kigali. Apart from showcasing the president’s life, the museum also exhibits typical traditional Rwandan clothing in a wide extent. Admission fee is Rwf 6,000.

List of other places to see in Rwanda include:

• Huye Market
• National University of Rwanda
• Nyungwe Forest
• Lake Kivu
• Butare

When to visit Rwanda?

The climate of Rwanda ranges from temperate to subtropical, with two dry seasons (from June to September and December to February) and two rainy seasons (from February to June and September to December). The best time to visit Rwanda is from December to January and June to September.

Where can stay in Rwanda?

Rwanda owns an upgraded hospitality industry, centered in the capital Kigali. Budget hotels in Kigali charge around $10, while splurge hotels won’t come under $30. Advance booking is preferred. Here are some specialized hotels in Kigali in Rwanda:

Budget:

• Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel
• Auberge De Cavern
• Kigali Hotel

Mid range:

• Hotel Chez Lando
• Iris Guesthouse
• Park View Courts Rwanda
• Step Town Motel
• Sphinx Belair
• Kay Sun Hotel
• Okapi Hotel
• Gloria Hotel
• Hotel Isimbi

Splurge:

• Hotel Laico Umubano
• Hotel des Mille Collines
• Kigali Serena Hotel

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