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Kigali: A city that offers several spectacular viewpoints

Thu, Jun 24, 2010 1 Comment

Africa



To enjoy the beautiful natural views of any place and to enjoy the vibrant life in any city, one should head to the city of Kigali, which is in Rwanda. It is the capital as well as largest city of Rwanda and lies close to the geographic centre of the country. Kagali is the cultural, economic, and transport center of the country since its identity as a capital made during the independence in the year 1962. The city is situated in the hilly country and so boasting its four ridges as well as valleys.

Kigali Rwanda tourism

Spending a vacation at this city will make you completely refreshed and will also entice you. The city is a visitor’s paradise with plenty of spectacular viewpoints and beautiful hills that makes every visitor to ask for more. To enter the city you there are some of the airlines that operate from the airports throughout the country. You can visit here through Brussels in Belgium, Nairobi, and some other places. Even though, the city is bustling with amazing sights for the tourists, some of its places are also affected by famine as well as refugee problems that is outcome of civil war. However, the city has regained its charm and much of its pleasing air.

When you are in a new place, do not miss to try your hand in shopping. The city of Kigali offers great shopping options, and the main shopping and commercial area could be found around the Hotel Mille Collines. It is situated with the government district that lies on the neighboring Kaciyiru hill. Few of the main places of interest where you can visit and get fascinated are the markets, the Muslim quarter, the handicrafts, and a new genocide memorial that was built in Gisozi. Besides this, the city has 4 international class hotels that are built as part of the bid to boost tourism in the country and to better support the business travelers.

genocide memorial

Some of the points of interest are:
  • The Mille Collines that is in Kiyovu area and was a hotel that is now transformed into a refugee centre in genocide.
  • The Top Tower Hotel Kigali lies in the Kacyiru area and was built in the year 2008. This hotel is famous for its Crystal View Lounge Bar that is on the eighth floor, offering an open full wall windows along with the panoramic views over the city.
  • In Kacyiru area, you will get the Novotel Umubano that was earlier a Le Meridien hotel, but was later recognized as Le Meridian Umubano.
  • The Kigali Serena Hotel that was initially known as the InterContinental Kigali is also a point of interest in the city.

Kigali Serena Hotel

The city has Parc National des Volcans, which is the most renowned mountain gorilla sanctuary and is also the home to 5 dead volcanoes. Apart from this, Lake Ngezi is also a fascinating as well a worth visiting place that offer breathtaking landscapes. While exploring the city, you should also enjoy the must do activity that is to visit the incredible bamboo as well as hagenia woodlands, which is the home to among 4 gorilla groups that are adapted specially for tourism.

Parc National des Volcans

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One Response to “Kigali: A city that offers several spectacular viewpoints”

  1. Kevin Piterson Says:

    Nice sightseeing in this post. Having good places of attractions, natural scenery and many more. I just love your blog content which is unique about each title. Must visit for trale lovers. Thanks.

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