Guidebook for Kigali
Food Scene
Variety of crepes - the Norveigenne sounds odd with smoked salmon, but is one of my favorites.
Kimy Gourmand Crêperie
15 KG 676 StVariety of crepes - the Norveigenne sounds odd with smoked salmon, but is one of my favorites.
Afrika Bite
7 KG 674 StAuthentic local buffet
Authentic high quality imported Japanese food and sushi. Delicious but expensive! Run by a Japanese expat.
Kiseki Authentic Japanese Restaurant
Authentic high quality imported Japanese food and sushi. Delicious but expensive! Run by a Japanese expat.
Amazing authentic food with open air seating and gardens. Come hungry because the portions are generous!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant
KG 637 StreetAmazing authentic food with open air seating and gardens. Come hungry because the portions are generous!
Cafe/restaurant nestled among jungle trees. Look out for monkeys in the trees!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shokola Café
Cafe/restaurant nestled among jungle trees. Look out for monkeys in the trees!
Drinks & Nightlife
Popular spot with views of the city, hookah, bar, club, asian fusion restaurant, and bakery. Weekends you can go clubbing, weekdays it's a chill place to grab food or a drink.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Papyrus
KG 674 StreetPopular spot with views of the city, hookah, bar, club, asian fusion restaurant, and bakery. Weekends you can go clubbing, weekdays it's a chill place to grab food or a drink.
White Horse Restaurant
KN 78 StreetA bar restaurant with jazz nights
Arts & Culture
Kigali Genocide Memorial
KG 14 AvenueLocal art gallery; Thursday night happy hours with live music in a charming indoor/outdoor setting with gardens
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Arte Inema
KG 563 StreetLocal art gallery; Thursday night happy hours with live music in a charming indoor/outdoor setting with gardens
Heaven is a great spot for food, drinks, brunch, and the small art shops attached to the restaurant. There is a nice big wooden deck shaded by beautiful hanging trees.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Heaven Restaurant & Boutique Hotel
7 KN 29 StHeaven is a great spot for food, drinks, brunch, and the small art shops attached to the restaurant. There is a nice big wooden deck shaded by beautiful hanging trees.
Shopping
A cultural center that empowers local women to create and sell authentic crafts, clothing, and souvenirs.
Nyamirambo Women's Centre
KN 132 StreetA cultural center that empowers local women to create and sell authentic crafts, clothing, and souvenirs.
Handmade local jewelry, accessories, arts, crafts, and souvenirs.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Abraham Konga Collections
KG 672 StreetHandmade local jewelry, accessories, arts, crafts, and souvenirs.
Affordable clothing basics. These are hard to come by in Kigali, as most people wear kitenge and get their clothing tailor made.
Mr Price
KG 7 AvenueAffordable clothing basics. These are hard to come by in Kigali, as most people wear kitenge and get their clothing tailor made.
Essentials
Most basics at generally low prices.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Simba Supermarket Gishushu
KN 5 RoadMost basics at generally low prices.
Wide selection of basic and imported groceries and housewares at generally higher prices.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nakumatt City Centre
KN 4 AvenueWide selection of basic and imported groceries and housewares at generally higher prices.
Exchange money here or at other forex bureaus. Keep in mind that larger bills get a better exchange rate.
Lavita Forex
KN 4 AvenueExchange money here or at other forex bureaus. Keep in mind that larger bills get a better exchange rate.
Watch out for card skimmers on ATMs. Check for anything unusual about the ATM, and if it seems suspicious, go to another one.
Ecobank ATM
KN 63 StreetWatch out for card skimmers on ATMs. Check for anything unusual about the ATM, and if it seems suspicious, go to another one.
Services for American citizens including security and other assistance.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Embassy of the United States
Services for American citizens including security and other assistance.
T2000 is a huge supermarket full of cheap chinese imports. Convenient and well-stocked with everything from clothing to appliances to groceries and some bizarre things in between.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
T-2000 Supermarket
KN 82 StreetT2000 is a huge supermarket full of cheap chinese imports. Convenient and well-stocked with everything from clothing to appliances to groceries and some bizarre things in between.
Entertainment & Activities
Mamba has a bar, swimming pool, beach volleyball court and best of all, a bowling alley! Pleasant open air setting with trees and a children's park.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mamba Club
KG 680 StreetMamba has a bar, swimming pool, beach volleyball court and best of all, a bowling alley! Pleasant open air setting with trees and a children's park.
Parks & Nature
Perched at the top of Mt. Kigali with sweeping views, this ranch has horseback riding, ziplines, trampolines, and more. Book in advance: https://www.sengha.com/aboutus.html
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fazenda Sengha
Perched at the top of Mt. Kigali with sweeping views, this ranch has horseback riding, ziplines, trampolines, and more. Book in advance: https://www.sengha.com/aboutus.html