Ideally positioned in the centre of Rwanda, Kigali extends across several hills and valleys, with good road links to the rest of the country. The verdant capital city is pleasantly low key yet dynamic and progressive, with just over one million inhabitants. First-time visitors to the bustling and colourful centre often remark how clean the...
Day 1:Kigali to Volcanoes National Park On arrival to Kigali drive straight to Volcanoes National Park – a stunning three-hour drive north among the lush, green landscape of the countryside. The landscape of Volcanoes National Park is incredible with a spectacular line of volcanoes far into the distance. Stay at a hotel of your choice....
Hiking in Rwanda is a must do courtesy of the epic scenery, pleasant climate and magnificent wildlife make the land a remarkable place to explore on foot. The best hiking to be had is in the western half of the country, all the way from Volcanoes National Park in the north, along the fringes of...
Mount Kigali It is one of the highest hills in Kigali. To get there, there are two routes possible. One is via Nyabugogo which takes you all around the hill and the other one via Nyamirambo that takes you straight to the top of the hill. Before or after your motorcycle tour, be sure to save...
One of the major intersections in Kigali is currently undergoing a massive transformation that will see the popular area change forever. Giporoso is the name of the area, arguably one of the busiest cross-sections in the country. According to historians, the religious denomination was one of the first to set up a presence in the...
Part of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, Lake Kivu in the west of Rwanda is surrounded by magnificent mountains and has deep emerald green waters covering a surface area of 2,700 km2. It is Rwanda’s largest lake and the sixth largest in Africa. Rubavu – previously known as Gisenyi – is a large town on the northern...
The Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center in Kigali is just 5 kilometers from the bustling city center and Kigali International Airport (KGL). This contemporary hotel is situated in an office park with Kigali Convention Center, which has room for up to 5,000 delegates. It’s just 2 km from several government embassies, the British High...
The Kigali Arena officially opened in August 2019, being the 1st 10,000 seater Arena in Kigali that was built to enhance Rwanda’s position as a MICE-destination. The Kigali Arena serves as a multipurpose facility, as it will continue to host indoor sporting events as well as concerts, festivals, fashion shows, product launch events, executive retreats,...
Nyamirambo Women’s Center is a Rwandan NGO, was launched at the end of 2007 by 18 Rwandese women living in Nyamirambo, Kigali. Together they created a project which aimed to address gender-based violence, gender inequality and discrimination. Today, NWC’s mission is to provide education and vocational training to women who do not have the means to...
Kigali Convention Centre is a premium events venue in Rwanda since its opening in 2016 and a hugely popular MICE destination in the East African region. The multifaceted design reflects a true Rwandan homestead. The dome shape Auditorium reproduces a hut in the King’s Palace and boasts a capacity of 2600 guests, whereas, the hotel...
