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Rwanda's crowded capital is home to a genocide memorial, but otherwise acts mainly as a kick-off point for gorilla treks in the Virunga Mountains
Kigali, Rwanda's capital city since independence, is unavoidable when visiting the country. Your flight connections will usually force you to overnight in Kigali, which has fairly good city hotels such as Kigali Serena and the Hotel des Mille Collines.
Kigali's Genocide Memorial is well worth a visit, though it's an emotional experience that's not for the faint-hearted. The memorial pays tribute to the almost 800,000 Rwandan Tutsis and moderate Hutus who were killed by extreme Hutus over three months in 1994. It also commemorates the world's other genocides and crimes against humanity.
Popular Kigali safaris
These popular itineraries can be customised to match your budget and travel dates
Rwanda gorillas and the migration, both sides of the Mara River
Enjoy two of Africa's most magnificent wildlife experiences – mountain gorillas and the Great Migration – on one unforgettable safari
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per person
11 daysThe complete East Africa experience
Enjoy East Africa's most celebrated highlights, from a snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, to sailing above the Serengeti in a hot-air balloon and meeting mountain gorillas
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13 daysBest of Africa safari
Experience the best of Africa, from the Okavango Delta – one of Africa's Seven Natural Wonders – to the endangered mountain gorillas and East Africa's Great Migration
$ 16,865
£ 12,864
R 231,734
€ 14,640
per person
16 daysPrimates and wildlife of Uganda and Rwanda
See mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys and tree-climbing lions, take a boat cruise and visit Rwanda's genocide memorial
$ 7,810
£ 5,957
R 107,313
€ 6,779
per person
12 days
“Kigali's Genocide Memorial was an emotional experience but really worth seeing. It's heartbreaking to realise how unforgiving the human race can be; pack some extra tissues. ”
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Kigali is a typical African city with basic infrastructure and normal overcrowding issues, but it's fairly attractive and green and remarkably clean, with no plastic allowed into the country. There are a few good restaurants worth visiting although your meals will probably be booked at the hotel where you're staying.
We make use of connecting flights from Kigali into the Serengeti and Rwanda is an important mountain gorilla destination. The quickest and easiest way to see gorillas is in Rwanda, but the permits are a little more expensive than on the Ugandan side of the Virunga Mountains.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kigali
Whether you are in the Southern or East Africa you will generally be able to see the big five. The difference really comes in when considering antelope as they are based on your chosen location. go there.
This is all dependant on the countries that you will be visitng and due to the status of certain vaccinations changing at times, please consult our experts before getting vaccines. go there.
In some parts of Southern Africa it is safe to drink the tap water, however it is highly recommended to stick to bottled water (mostly supplied) during your trip as even drinkable African water is completely different in taste and… go there.
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