Kigali, the capital of Kigali. is a very pleasant, safe city set over several hills. So it wont disappoint if you need to overnight here. Perhaps surprisingly it is a noticeably clean city and pretty efficient. (Though there is a strong motor-bike taxi system in common with many African cities, which is a sight to behold).
We recommend a visit the Genocide Memorial Museum. It is a sombre experience but vital in order to understand the country. (We suggest you visit at the start of your trip if time allows.)
Kigali has a good range of international hotels as well as luxury boutique hotels to choose from, such as The Retreat.
From here, you head by road to Rwanda’s other attractions. The scenic driving through the countryside is very much part of the attraction of a Rwanda safari. Everywhere you see tea, coffee and banana plantations as well as rice paddies. Whilst the steep, hilly country of the central and western parts of Rwanda is invariably covered in terraced fields supporting sweet potatoes and cassava.
