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Rwanda

The friendly capital

Rwanda’s capital has seen its fair share of woes, but nowadays this city hub is going from strength to strength as a burgeoning metropolis of business and comfortable city life. Its clean and ordered suburbs sit astride central hills and valleys for a green and pleasant setting. And downtown Kigali offers a good array of cafés and places to eat if you wish to venture out.

In your luxury Kigali tour, you’ll see sombre reminders of Rwanda’s past and memorials to those who lost their lives to genocide. These memorials and monuments are a testament to the nation’s commitment to peace and reconciliation.

Being a landlocked country, importing goods and with high VAT, Kigali can be expensive. Foreign goods, in particular, are overpriced, so it helps to buy the local brand if you can. Rwandan coffee is excellent and a good gift to take back home with you.

Looking to the future, there are plans in place to make many large changes to Kigali by 2040 – among them: decentralising the city, adding new shopping and leisure districts and establishing more pedestrian walkways. Along with green spaces and a wetlands conservation area.

As the country’s capital and main transport hub, Kigali is a necessary destination to springboard onto others in the country. We have selected a good range of very comfortable and convenient hotels in the city to give you a comfortable buffer between flights and moving onto other locations.

  • A wooden pestle mashing green leafy vegetables inside a traditional deep wooden mortar in Kigali.
  • A glowing orange sun dips below the horizon over a misty, tree-filled valley in Kigali at dusk.
  • Top-down view of a market vendor's hands near bowls of peas, tomatoes, and bananas in Kigali, Rwanda.
  • Aerial view of a dense residential neighborhood across the hilly landscape of Kigali, Rwanda.
  • A man in a blue shirt sits on a bench looking out over a calm lake and wetlands in Kigali.
  • The modern, tiered dome of the Kigali Convention Centre behind tropical greenery and a bright sky.
  • Silhouetted commuters on a cobblestone street in Kigali during a golden sunset with a utility pole.
  • Close-up of coffee being prepared with a silver kettle and glasses of brew at a Kigali coffee tasting.

From our experts

Experiences picked by our Kigali specialists

Shop fruit, fabrics and spices at Kimironko Market

Visit the local Kimironko Market with your private guide and explore fruit, fabrics and everyday essentials in Kigali’s largest market

Explore Rwandan flavours

Dine poolside at Fusion located in The Retreat by Heaven and try international cuisine combined with Rwandan and African flavours using quality local ingredients

Meet contemporary artists at Inema Arts Center

Explore Inema Arts Center in Kacyiru focusing on contemporary Rwandan artwork and meeting artists to hear about their creative process

Enjoy a private coffee tasting

Enjoy a coffee tasting and learn why Rwandan coffee is so clean and bright; thanks to high-altitude growing, volcanic soils and careful washed processing

Join a Nyamirambo Women's Centre neighbourhood walk

Join a Nyamirambo Women’s Centre walking tour, starting with a quick Kinyarwanda lesson (Rwanda’s main local language) before exploring the neighbourhood with a local guide

Luxury accommodation in Kigali

There are many incredible places to stay in Kigali. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Why book with Jacada?

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    We handpick the most knowledgeable guides, who bring each destination to life with care and passion. They’re chosen for their ability to provide unrivalled insight into the region’s wildlife and landscapes as well as a genuine, memorable experience.

  • Positive impact

    By travelling with us, you directly support a range of initiatives spanning wildlife conservation to community engagement. Our luxury trips are designed to prioritise experiences that are positive for you and the places you visit.

Trip Inspiration

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When to visit

Kigali is a great year-round city destination. From June to September, the dry weather make it comfortable for city exploring and day trips into the surrounding countryside. December to February is another dry, clear window, often slightly warmer with daytime temperatures around 25–27°C (77–81°F). March to May and November are the green months. Rainfall increases and the city’s hills and gardens turn lush and vibrant. Expect fewer visitors with afternoon showers that are usually short. You’ll have plenty of clear time to explore.

City exploration

June–September

Café culture

December–February

Lush landscapes and quiet travel

March–May, November

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