Kigali - the capital of Rwanda
The city of eternal spring - this is the definition received by the capital of Rwanda, magnificent Kigali, from its guests who like its location (among the green velvet hills) and a good hotel base. In this city and its environs there are all the possibilities for a high-quality, rich rest, including acquaintance with natural attractions and outstanding representatives of the animal world of this corner of the planet..
Through the pages of history
The number of inhabitants of Kigali today exceeded one million, but it was not always so, since the city is quite young, recently celebrated its centenary. Historians are debating which year (1907 or 1898) should be considered the year of foundation of the modern capital of Rwanda.
The emergence of the settlement is associated with the colonization of these African territories by Germany and the formation of the residence of the German leadership of the colony. Subsequent years the city was under control all the time, first by the German Empire (from 1916), later by the League of Nations (from 1919), then controlled by Belgium.
And only since 1962, when Rwanda gained independence, and Kigali had a capital status, the rapid development of both the city and the country began. Statistics say that back in 1945, only 6 thousand people lived here, and today it is on the list of cities with a population of over a million.
Entertainment map
Any tourist who has contacted the specialists of the National Tourism Office of Rwanda can receive comprehensive information on possible excursions around the capital. The main offer is a bus tour of Kigali, which lasts about three hours and includes visits to the main historical sights and modern architectural masterpieces.
Such a journey is a way to get to know not only the life of the capital, but in fact the whole of Rwanda. And there is no need to wait until the entire sightseeing bus is full, four people are enough to start an amazing journey into the history of the capital. Guides speak English.
The main list of any tourist who gets to Kigali includes, in addition to the sightseeing bus tour:
- visit to the Kigali Memorial Center;
- visit to the Museum of Natural History of the country;
- viewing the collections of the Geological Museum.
It is clear that the flavor of the city is learned, first of all, in local markets and bazaars. The main souvenir that remains in the photo and leaves in the suitcases of tourists is the ceramics of the Twa tribe pygmies. In addition, mats and rugs, wicker baskets and traditional African masks are in demand..
