The Kigali city tour offers you an authentic outlook of Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. You can take this tour as part of your Rwanda safaris like gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, Rwanda cultural tour or Rwanda birding safari.
Kigali is the capital city of Rwanda and the country’s vibrant commercial centre. The city has all year round moderate climate allowing you to visit any time of the year. It is one of the cleanest and safest of Africa’s cities. It attracts numerous visitors and investors yearly. In the recent past it has hosted several high level conferences and activities.
How to get around Kigali city
Kigali has a developed a smooth public transport system. There are designated bus and taxi stops from which you can take your public transport. You will find 18 seater taxis, coasters and buses. You have an option of walking to some of the sights. Kigali city is a pleasant place to walk with clear walkways. Alternatively you can take ‘moto’ which is motorcycle taxi to the various locations you are interested in.
However for purposes of visiting the different attractions in a day and for this tour, you will take our tour vehicle with an experienced tour guide. Enjoy visiting the different sites while on this Kigali city tour.
Things to do and see – Kigali City Tour
The Kigali city tour takes you to the major historical and cultural sites of Rwanda. You will visit Kandt house or museum of natural history where Dr. Richard Kandt the first German colonial resident of Rwanda resided. His residence at the base of Mount Jali and Mount Kigali in the heart of the city is now the Natural History Museum in honor of his work. This can take about 1 hour in total depending on how you engage the museum guide.
Visit the Kigali genocide memorial site commemorating the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. Watch a short video and later walk through the exhibition.
We have opportunities to visit the craft centers where you are able to purchase souvenirs from your stay in Rwanda in turn supporting families of the women involved in making the items.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant where you will have a taste of Rwandan traditional food. You are free to choose a cosmopolitan restaurant for a more diverse menu.
