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Kigali City

Kigali City was founded in 1907 as a small administrative outpost with limited linkage to the outside world, Kigali is today Rwanda’s rapidly growing vibrant capital city and a modern metropolis, being voted as the cleanest city in Africa with a lot of very nice looking public roads, colored with beautiful flower gardens and trees. The city is green everywhere no matter the dark side of its history, but Kigali, today shines and attracts number of travelers, conference and standing out as one of the best destination in Africa for MICE events.

Kigali offers a range of three to five star accommodation options. One of the best things about Kigali city is that it is safe to wander the streets and explore the city by foot or motor and public transport. Immerse yourself in the local art, fashion and culture scene as you shop for souvenirs, sip some of the best coffee on the continent grown right here in Rwanda or taste our excellent local cuisine at a rooftop restaurant with breathtaking views of the city.

If you are looking for nightlife there are many options in clubs and bars with great music, beer, good food and happy crowds to explore. It’s a city where you can move freely and know you’re safe, no need to worry, however, stay safe as you enjoy the evening on Kigali streets, colored with a number of walkways for pedestrians.

Today Rwanda is a peaceful, vibrant and forward-looking country. No longer divided through tribal affiliation, Rwandans are now one working together in rebuilding the Nation. The country has advanced enormously in terms of improved   education,   health, social security and encouraging individual entrepreneurship. It is the second easiest place to do business in Africa according to the 2016 Doing Business Report.

When visiting Rwanda you will be pleasantly surprised by many little things such as the cleanliness of the streets and the standards of many of the roads… but most of all, you will fall in love with the warm smiling and hospitable people. The ‘Land of a Thousand Hills’ compact size is no secret; this means minimized travel time that allows visitors to explore our natural and cultural attractions, one hill at a time! Explore Kigali with us.