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Rwanda's attractive capital Kigali, struggles over several hills, with the city centre, the administrative quarter and residential suburbs closely connected to each other

The rapidly growing city is attractive, bustling, colorful and noisy, but also clean and safe. Kigali attractively sprawls over a range of slopes in the heart of the 'Land of a thousand Hills'. Peaceful, tree-lined residential streets stretch up and down the city's heart, giving visitors ample scope for strolling.

Located at Rwanda's geographical heart, the rapidly growing City of Kigali is not only the national capital, but also the country's most important business centre and main port of entry. The city is also easily connected to neighbouring Uganda and Burundi by fully surfaced roads.

Kigali City, which started in 1907 as a small colonial outpost with little link to the outside world, is now an advanced and well built city. Today, Kigali City has come of age-as the capital of Rwanda and made phenomenal strides. It is a city that has not just survived, but has prevailed and has grown into a modern metropolis- a heart of the emerging Rwandan economy and a pride of every Rwandan.

Kigali City is blessed with a moderate high altitude climate that belies its tropical location. The Rwandan capital provides both a comfortable and welcoming introduction to this land of a thousand hills and an ideal springboard from which to explore this magical country. Kigali city is made up of three districts namely Gasabo, Kicukiro and Nyarugenge.

Because of its efficient international airport and excellent road connections to all major tourist attractions in the country as well as the borders to all neighbouring countries, it makes for an ideal starting point for veery visit to Rwanda and the region.

The capital features a wide range of hotels catering to all tastes and budgets, and a good choice of restaurants offering local as well as excellent international cuisine. Comforts and luxuries can be found here because of the large international community that found a permanent home in the city.

Kigali Tourist Attractions and Activities: Kigali is a place to get acquainted with the Rwandan pace. The moderate high altitude climate as well as areas with many peaceful and tree-lined residential streets invite the visitor to stroll around and get to know the Rwandan way of life. Excursions in and around Kigali offer a first impression of what Rwanda looks like. The many hills seem to stretch forever, usually featuring a lush green colour due to the abundant rainfall from the two main rainy seasons. Of course, visits to some of the historical genocide sites are possible.