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EAT
Sol e luna // An endless pizza list,
tasty pastas and bruschettas, and one
of the best views in Kigali will satisfy
visitors' Italian cravings.
Boulevard de l'umuganda, gishushu/
Kisiment neighBorhood, Kigali •
soleluna-rw.com •
tel: +250 788 859 593
Flamingo // A standout in
restaurant-rich Kimihurura,
Flamingo offers classic Chinese fare
in an elegant, soothing setting.
Kimihurura neighBorhood, Kigali •
faceBooK.com/flamingoKigali •
tel: +250 784 609 695
STAY
Kigali Serena Hotel // Kigali's
most luxurious hotel provides guests
with a host of amenities, including
some of the best dining choices in
Kigali and easy access to downtown.
Boulevard de la revolution, city
center, Kigali •
serenahotels.com/serenaKigali
email: Kigalireservations@serena.
co.rw • tel: +250 788 184 500
umubano Hotel // Enjoy tennis,
swimming, and a health club at this
haven for international visitors in
Kigali's government district.
Boulevard de l'umuganda, Kacyiru
neighBorhood, Kigali • umuBanohotel.
rw, • email: reservations@
umuBanohotel.rw •
tel: +250 252 593 500
PLAY
ancient HiStory muSeum //
Enjoy this fascinating glimpse into
Rwanda's history, complete with
reconstructed hut dwellings and a
rare breed of royal cow.
nyanze • museum.gov.rw/ourmuseums
etHnograpHic muSeum // Steep
yourself in Rwandan culture at this
museum, which boasts collections
of historical artifacts and occasional
performances of traditional dance.
huye • museum.gov.rw/our-museums
Kigali memorial centre // The
memorial provides a sobering
account of the 1994 genocide against
the Tutsis and is the burial site for
more than 250,000 genocide victims.
gisozi neighBorhood, Kigali •
Kigalimemorialcentre.org
VolcanoeS national parK
ruHengeri // Obtain gorilla trekking
permits and see this threatened
animal in its native habitat. rdB.rw/
tourism-and-conservation/gorillatreKKing • email: reservation@
rwandatourism.com
3. Wilderness
preserves
throughout
the country
showcase a
diverse array
of native
animals.
aKagera national parK // Game
drives and treks allow visitors to
get up close and personal with game
animals such as elephants, giraffe,
and zebra.
aKagera, near KiBungu •
african-parKs.org
nyungwe national parK // This
mountainous rainforest park boasts
the only canopy walk in East Africa.
near huye • nyungweparK.com
GETTING THERE
Kigali international airport
(Kgl) // This easy-to-navigate
airport provides an upscale
lounge, bar, duty-free shopping,
and wi-fi for travelers on their
way in and out of Rwanda.
Kanombe neighborhood, Kigali •
Tel: +250 85 400
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