Located at Rwanda’s geographical heart, the rapidly growing city of Kigali is not only the national capital, but also the country’s most important business centre and main port of entry. Serviced by an efficient international airport and connected to neighbouring Uganda, Tanzania and Burundi by surfaced roads, Kigali City boasts a range of hotels catering to all tastes and budgets, and an assortment of fine restaurants whose menus reflect the country’s historical links with Belgium - while also embracing numerous other international cuisines.
Kigali
For those who can handle it, there are three genocide museums in the town.
Most people travelling in Rwanda will find themselves overnighting here in order to make international flight connections. Yet the city offers a certain charm, of the country of the Mille Collines - the country of the Thousand Hills as the city is stretched over a number of hills and its attractions should not be missed on any visit to Rwanda, as it will also allow you to understand more about the country.
The protected area that contains the gorillas is spread across three countries ... in Rwanda it is the Parc National de Volcans, whilst on the Uganda side is Mgahinga National Park. The DRC portion can be visited now too.
