Things to do in Kigali

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Top 10 things to do in Kigali

1.Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes Forest
Iconic experience: encounter critically endangered mountain gorillas on a guided trek through the pristine rainforest of Volcanoes National Park.
≈ 1500 €
2.Kigali Genocide Memorial
Museum and memorial dedicated to the victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Documented exhibition featuring testimonies, artifacts, and commemorative halls.
≈ 12 €
3.Virunga Volcanoes Excursion
Hike through the Virunga volcanic chains with stunning views of crater lakes and mountain vegetation. Accessible from Kigali.
≈ 120 €
4.Church of a Thousand Hills
Historic site and memorial where over a thousand Rwandans found refuge during the genocide. Active church with an exhibition on the 1994 events.
Free
5.Nyungwe Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Pristine rainforest offering opportunities to spot chimpanzees, red colobus monkeys, and other primates. Guided hike through one of Africa's oldest forests.
≈ 150 €
6.Gourmet food tour at Kimironko market with local guide
Explore Kigali's largest market with a culinary guide who introduces you to tropical fruits, local cheeses, smoked meats, and street food specialties.
≈ 35 €
7.Dinner & Show Cabaret at Kigali Serena with Traditional Dance
Evening show featuring a traditional Rwandan buffet, folk dances, live drums and singing in the Serena Hotel's performance hall.
≈ 75 €
8.Lake Kivu and Karongi Beach
Central Africa's second-largest lake featuring pristine sandy beaches and charming fishing villages. A popular beach resort destination just 60 km from Kigali.
≈ 50 €
9.Seafood Buffet at Serena Hotel with Lake Views
Upscale restaurant featuring Lake Kivu fish, giant prawns, and fresh oysters in an elegant setting with panoramic terrace.
≈ 65 €
10.Rwandan Cooking Class at Mama Keza's Home in Kigali
Learn to prepare traditional Rwandan dishes like isombe and matoke with a passionate local chef in her family kitchen.
≈ 45 €