Beach near Kigali, Rwanda

Kigali Travel Guide

Rwanda

Kigali is Rwanda’s capital and largest city, with a population of 1,247,551. It sits inland in the country’s highland region, rather than on the coast, and serves as Rwanda’s main urban centre.

Most international visitors arrive through Kigali International Airport (KGL). For time by the water, Good Mood Beach Resort is 29 kilometres from Kigali, on the shores of Lake Muhazi, and is the named nearby lakeside option.

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Local time

1,247,551

Population

4,095 miles away

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Weather in Kigali

Mon

29°

Tue

29°

Wed

30°

Know before you go

Pays in RWF

Plug type Type C & Type J (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +250

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated for good service in Rwanda, though not always expected. It's becoming more common, especially in tourist areas.

Best time to visit Kigali

Jan

27°12

Feb

28°10

Mar

27°20

Apr

25°23

May

25°13

Jun

26°4

Jul

28°1

Aug

28°3

Sep

28°10

Oct

27°16

Nov

25°23

Dec

26°21

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Kigali

  • Good Mood Beach Resort

    29 km away

Things to do in Kigali

  1. Kigali Genocide Memorial

    history museum

    1.5 km

  2. Kigali Pele Stadium

    stadium arena

    4.3 km

  3. Kandt House Museum

    museum

    1 km

  4. Campaign Against Genocide Museum

    museum

    4.2 km

  5. Cathedrale Saint Michel De Kigali

    roman catholic place of worship

    0.7 km

  6. Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial

    history museum

    1.5 km

  7. Shiloh Prayer Mountain Church

    christian place of worship

    1.9 km

  8. Nyungwe Forest National Park

    national park

    2.1 km

Getting there

Kigali International Airport · 8.4 km

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