City or town
Things to see in Kigali (Rwanda): 7 places and when to go
Kigali is a city in Rwanda with around 860,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (3), Temples (1), Nature (1). The best known are Kandt House Museum, Sainte-Famille Church and Rwanda Art Museum. The best time to come is June to August; also possible: December to February, May and September. There are about 12 h 07 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Rwanda · -1.9516, 30.0586
- Population
- About 860,000
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (3) · Temples (1) · Nature (1) · Mountains (1) · Food and drink (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- June to August.
- Also possible
- December to February, May and September.
- Nearest airport
- KGL Kigali, 9.3 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Buziganjwiri, at 2,251 m.
What to see in Kigali
The places in and around Kigali, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Kandt House MuseumNatural history museum in Kigali, Rwanda815 m
- Sainte-Famille ChurchBuilding in Rwanda960 m
- Rwanda Art MuseumMuseums in Kigali, Rwanda13 km
- Campaign Against Genocide MuseumMemorial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda4.5 km
- Mount BuziganjwiriSummit31 km
- Kimironko MarketMarket in Kigali, Rwanda7.5 km
- Umusambi VillageWith kids · Wildlife17 km
When to go to Kigali
The best time to visit Kigali is June to August; also possible: December to February, May and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible12:06
- FebPossible12:04
- MarBetter not12:01
- AprBetter not11:57
- MayPossible11:55
- JunBest time11:53
- JulBest time11:54
- AugBest time11:56
- SepPossible11:59
- OctBetter not12:03
- NovBetter not12:05
- DecPossible12:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 07 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In June, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to Rwanda in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kigali
The nearest main airport is Kigali International Airport (KGL, Kigali), 9.3 km as the crow flies. How to get around Rwanda (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
And all of Rwanda, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kigali?
The best known: Kandt House Museum, Sainte-Famille Church, Rwanda Art Museum, Campaign Against Genocide Museum, Mount Buziganjwiri. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kigali?
June to August; also possible: December to February, May and September. There are about 12 h 07 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Kigali?
The nearest main airport is Kigali International Airport (KGL), 9.3 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kigali as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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