Kigali

Museums & galleries

Kigali Genocide Memorial

A memorial site built to commemorate the 1994 Rwandan genocide. It holds the remains of more than 250,000 victims, offering a solemn place to reflect on history.

Museums & galleries

Kandt House Museum

This museum in Kigali, Rwanda, occupies the former natural history museum building. It presents the history connected to Richard Kandt, an administrator during the German colonial era.

Temples & religious sites

Sainte-Famille Church

A Catholic church on Muhima Hill in central Kigali. It carries the painful memory of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, drawing many visitors who come with a solemn heart.

Nature

Mount Kigali

A hill on the western side of downtown Kigali, from which the city takes its name. At 1,853 meters above sea level, it offers sweeping views over the surrounding hills.

Parks & gardens

Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco-Tourism Park

A 120-hectare wetland eco-park in downtown Kigali, where trails let visitors get close to nature and wildlife. Ponds, forest, and a medicinal plant garden combine to make it a great spot for a relaxed outing.

Museums & galleries

Rwanda Art Museum

Opened in 2009, this art museum occupies a building once used as the official residence of Rwanda's president. It's close to Kigali Airport, making it convenient to visit on the way in or out.

Heritage & monuments

Rebero Genocide Memorial

A memorial in Kigali dedicated to the victims of the Rwandan genocide, offering a place to reflect on this painful history. A quiet walk here makes for a meaningful visit for travelers seeking to understand the past.

Nature

Mount Jali

This 2,071-meter hill lies in the Gasabo district on the outskirts of Kigali and ranks among the highest points around the capital. Its summit, home to a solar power plant and transmission towers, offers fine views over the city.