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written by Tamara Hinson
updated 6.11.2020
25 years after the genocide which devastated the hilly, wildlife-filled paradise of Rwanda, the country's capital is emerging as one of Africa's hippest destinations. Here's why the capital of Rwanda should be on your radar in 2019 and some of the top things to do in Kigali.
Rwanda was recently voted the world's ninth-safest country and Africa's safest country by the World Economic Forum. It's got one of the lowest crime rates of any African city – in Kigali, locals and tourists can happily stroll along the park-lined boulevards long after the sun has sunk beneath the distant hills. Heading further afield? The long-distance buses which depart from the coach station in the city centre are cheap, safe and reliable.
Gorillas, Big Five & Zanzibar
Discover the highlights of East Africa! Arrive in Rwanda, go gorilla trekking in Uganda before continuing to Tanzania to find the Big 5 and marvel at the Ngorongoro Crater. After this fascinating week, enjoy the white beaches of Zanzibar.
customize ⤍One of the many genocide memorials around the city © Tamara Hinson
The Gahanga Cricket Stadium in Kigali © Tamara Hinson
Cityscape of Rwanda with the Radison Blu hotel in the forefront © Visit Rwanda Tourism
An infant gorilla in Rwanda © Visit Rwanda Tourism
written by Tamara Hinson
updated 6.11.2020
Tamara is a former snowboard instructor who's been a freelance travel writer for 12 years. She loves snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking and scuba diving, and the regions she knows best are Asia, America and Africa. Europe-wise she knows Germany and France very well. In normal times she does two or three trips a month. Follow her on Twitter @tamarahinson
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