KIGALI CITY UNIQUENESS

A UNIQUE CITY

Kigali city has been the economic, cultural and transport hub of Rwanda since it became the capital at independence in 1962. This city is developing fast and is very much a show piece capital designed to impress the safari visitors; from the humble tourists, to foreign investors and visiting dignitaries. Kigali city also houses several memorials, museums and centers dedicated to the Rwandan Genocide, including the Kigali Genocide memorial center.

The other museums also include; the national museum of Rwanda and the Kandt House Museum of Natural history. The presidential palace museum, the abode of the formal president Habyarimana; is another place of interest to get a glimpse of the life of a dictator. There is also a display on Rwandan clothing. As a clean, comfortable and orderly city; Kigali is very popular with long term expats, and the city is teeming with westerners enjoying a relaxed life style. This attracts many tourists to come and enjoy the many Rwanda safaris carried out in the country. This in return means that the city supports numerous restaurants, coffee shops and the super markets that cater to this demographic.

Kigali is an excellent city in which to dine. A combination of Belgium culinary influence, plenty of cows, fresh water fish, and fresh vegetables equates to some of the best culinary experiences in the region. The local markets are also stoked with Rwandan hand crafts, clothing, and fabulous colorful fabric from West Africa and just about anything else. The large market in Kimironko is also a good place for the fruits, vegetables, rice and other basic foodstuffs. All these have greatly attracted many tourists to come for safaris to Rwanda.

Rwanda has also got many other tourist attractions. These have greatly attracted many safari tourists to the country. Some of the attractions also include; the mountain gorillas, the chimpanzees, culture, bird species, national parks, game drive and the wildlife species.