Epic Places In Kigali Every Local Is Proud Of

With much to see and do in Kigali, it’s hard to decide where to start when visiting this exciting and vibrant city. While many tourists visit Rwanda and skip Kigali entirely, read our guide to all the epic places in Kigali every local is proud of, and get ready to see a whole new side to the capital.

Mount Kigali

Mt. Kigali looms over the rest of the city, providing a mountainous and hilly backdrop for residents. This beautiful mountain can be hiked, biked, or driven up, and the views from the top, on a good day, stretch on for miles.

1. Amahoro Stadium

Stadium

Amajoro Stadium, located in the Remera neighborhood, remains one of the most accessible, fun, and exciting places in the city. It is the largest stadium in Rwanda, and with a capacity of 30,000, Rwandans from all over come to watch soccer matches and support their teams. Police FC and Armée Patriotique Rwandaise FC (called APR) are the two most popular teams in Kigali, and events at the stadium always feel like the beating heart of the city.

Nyamirambo

Nyamirambo, one of Kigali’s most colorful neighborhoods, is known throughout the city as one of the loudest and interesting areas in town. The neighborhood is historically Muslim, and the plays host to the famous Gaddafi Mosque, as well as a series of fantastic restaurants (check out 10 to 2 Panorama and Green Corner for a classic big fish and brochette meal). Many locals around the city either live in Nyamirambo, or visit for a fun night out.

Green Corner, KN 20, Kigali, Rwanda, +250 788 752 721

Ten to Two Panorama, KN 22, Kigali, Rwanda, +250 788 831 878