Kigali, Rwanda

Quick facts

• Kigali was founded in 1907 and has grown into a vibrant city with a population of over 1 million people.
• The city is recognized as Africa's cleanest city, with a commitment to cleanliness that includes a monthly community service day known as 'Umuganda,' which has been observed since 2009.
• Kigali is home to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, which commemorates the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi and honors over 250,000 victims buried there.
• The city is strategically located just a few hours' drive from Volcanoes National Park, the primary habitat for the endangered mountain gorillas, attracting thousands of eco-tourists annually.
• Kigali's skyline features the futuristic Kigali Convention Centre, which opened in 2016 and has a unique design resembling a traditional Rwandan drum.

Travel details

Country

Rwanda

Wind (now)

4 km/h

Coordinates

-1.9441, 30.0619