kigali is a thriving african city immediately notable for cleanliness,orderliness and hospitality. kigali is the great place to begin or end any rwanda journey as its convenientely located in the geographic center of the country. the city is clean and safe, with extremely welcoming people. travelers will enjoy exploring the great cultural activities including several award winning museums ,burgeons,music scenes,and some east africa's most memorable dining experiences
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Dr richard kandt was a german explorer wo embarked on an exploration of rwanda in 1897 searching for the source of the nile. he found kigali in 1908 as the centre for administration for german east africa. in 2008 his historic residence was converted into the natural history museum which houses some really interesting information on rwanda'flora,fauna,geology and biological history along with stuffed skeleton of a massive crocodile that terrorized a in lake muhazi a of shoes was in its stomach
PRESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL PALACE
the presidential palace ,residence of the former president of rwanda ,rwanda J.habyarimana is near the airport on eastern outskirts of kigali .habyarimana was shot down on 6th april 1994 the event that some say trggered the rwandan genocide.the former state house is now a museum that gives overevieuw of rwandan history and a visit to the remains of falcon 60 presidential jet that are housed in a walled garden on the property
NYAMIRAMBO WALKING TOUR
nyamirambo is bustlung multi-cultural .this unique experience brings you right into the heart of the coulors, noises and smells of urban rwanda.guided by the charming women of nyamirambo women's center. the tour alloes visitors the experiences the local market,west tailorshair salons,recording studios with its local rap music ,butcher and muslim quarter with its arab influences. a delightful traditional rwandan lunch in a homeof one your hosts is optional extra .
Bwiza Vilage Agahozo
Bwiza is a small vilage in neighborhood of ndara. during this visit you can see how the gorvernment has helped to bring new housingto the community along with the locals artsand crafts this is a community of potters ,baskets makers and wonderful dancers
Shalom youth village
an independently funded boarding school, in eastern province where they house and educate 500 children aged 15 to 21 who come from all over rwadna.you will visit the school and farm then enjoy time with interacting with students over lunch .
an independently funded boarding school, in eastern province where they house and educate 500 children aged 15 to 21 who come from all over rwadna.you will visit the school and farm then enjoy time with interacting with students over lunch .
ART & CRAFTS
there is an array of wonderful offerings of contermporary art studios; fashion;handcraft production and cooperative centres where you will be lost for choice in themany fabulous products on offers to purchase
Best galleries and arts centres
- gahaya links- imena contermporary art centre
- caplaki craft village
- uburanga contemporary art center
- tongo art gallery
- rwanda nziza
- ikaze showroom
- yego arts
- umutako iwacu
- ineza womens cooperative
- angaza accessories
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