
Dinky Kigali International is a delightful airport - small and organised it is rare to encounter any problems. Be aware that plastic bags are illegal in Rwanda so you'll want to conceal these well in your luggage.
KLM [url=http://www.klm.com]]started flights to Kigali from [[Amsterdam[/url]] on 31 October 2010.
Brussels Airlines [url=http://brusselsairlines.be/]]flies to Kigali from [[Brussels[/url]] in [wiki=6c1674d14bf5f95742f572cddb0641a7]Belgium[/wiki].
Kenya Airways [url=http://kenya-airways.com/]]also has frequent flights from [[Nairobi[/url]].
Ethiopian Airlines [url=http://ethiopianairlines.com/]]has daily flights between [[Addis Ababa[/url]] and Kigali.
Rwandair [url=http://rwandair.com/]]the national carrier, has several flights a day to other African destinations, as well as Dubai - tickets are normally booked through travel agents, or, as of 2012, some online travel sites (eg Travelocity).
South African Airways [url=http://flysaa.com/[/url]]will resume flights to Kigali from Johannesburg in 2012.
Air Uganda [url=http://www.air-uganda.com/[/url]]flies six times a week to [[Kampala[/url]]
Turkish Airlines [url=http://www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/]]started flights to Kigali from [[Istanbul[/url]] in May 2012.
On flying out of Kigali airport keep in mind the need for a Yellow Fever Certificate at your destination (eg South Africa) - Airport officials will ask for this. Also be careful of waiting in the cafe for your flight - some flights (eg Kenya Airways to Nairobi) are often overbooked and you won't hear any announcement when they decide to start boarding early, and you could miss your flight.
Buses arrive and depart to many parts of Rwanda regularly.
* There are a couple of daily buses that run directly between Kigali and [wiki=a006156c20b3fbbbbec28e9fac9a1d02]Kampala[/wiki] in [wiki=53b3c88ea00c4f0e137b4e6fe7bd23f1]Uganda[/wiki]. The bus is cramped and uncomfortable but is the cheapest choice.
* There are a couple of daily buses that run directly between Kigali and [wiki=04071b0344fabee53a68866567c8b6c1]Bujumbura[/wiki] in [wiki=28765464efe1b6583610335965b4d75a]Burundi[/wiki]. Yahoo Car, New Yahoo and Belvedere have buses in the morning.
* Bus 104 will get you to the center for Rwf 250. Heading to the airport, catch it in front of the Bank of Kigali/Ernst & Young building downtown.
Babas Cafe at the Kigali Business Centre slightly out of town. Has great wholesome food. Eat as much as you like for 3 US$.
*Sometimes excellent, sometimes not, La Classe is oft overlooked by Kigali's expats, but the fillet steak can be sublime. Also does a Rwf3,500 lunchtime buffet
*Bourbon Cafe, Union Trade Center shopping plaza in the centreville and at the MTN Centre in Remera. In 2011 it is getting mixed reviews
* Kigali Serena's Milima & Sokoni restaurants have good food, with special themes during the week such as the Wednesday Mongolian BBQ, Friday's African Buffet and Sunday's Buffet at Sokoni, and special themed lunches everyday at Milima..
* Chez Robert is about 5 minutes walk from Mille Collines and serves local food in a nice setting. Their dinner buffet is quite good and costs about €7 for more than 20 items. There may be better local food in a hole-in-the wall restaurant for cheaper, but this is wonderful restaurant.
* Shanghai, near Milles Collines, is a relatively unknown Chinese restaurant. Not very cozy, but the food is really good.
* Heaven, three blocks downhill from the Mille Collines, is a new restaurant serving American and Continental cuisine. A bit pricy, with most entrees costing FRW4000 or above, but the well-prepared food (and fantastic dessert menu) are worth every franc.
Kigali Guestlux (GPS co-ordinates -1.9195, 30.0973) - one of the few eateries in Gacuriro - serves up adequate fare in the gardens of the guesthouse.
Republika Great restaurant, great environment.
*The New Cactus - Very good pizzas, popular among expats. Nevertheless the served pizzas can't be compared to Italian ones. Try to get a table in the sheltered part of the open air restaurant, it can be quite windy.
* Khana Khazana serves fantastic Indian food and is one of the best and most popular restaurants in town with expats, visitors, business travellers and Rwandan citizens too.
*"Zaaffran Restaurant" also has great Indian cuisine at slightly more affordable price. Excellent ambiance.
Mimosa’’’ - A reliable lunchtime buffet for Rwf 2,500. Just down from Top Tower hotel.
*Shokola Great restaurant, great environment. In Kiyovu, close to downtown.
*Great Wall Chinese restaurant An excellent place to dine. Good Chinese dishes with great atmosphere and nice views of the city. Is just one minute walk from Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel. Prices are very reasonable for travelers on a low budget
*Grill and Bar BBQ Popular with locals. Here is good place to try the local goat brochettes. The bar is also nice if you want just a drink. You may also watch European football here as locals come here to watch football games on projectors. Its a very cheap place and brochettes are 500RWF each.
L'Atelier is tucked away in the residential district of Kimihurura, within walking distance of Papyrus. You may need help to find it but you'll be rewarded with delicious french cuisine in an intimate setting.
* Africa Bite - pronounced locally as “Africa Bi-te”. Popular lunchtime African buffet, with excellent rotis, for Rwf3,000.
* Thai restaurant at New Cadillac night club was well liked when it first opened. However it is getting mixed reviews after the departure of its Thai chef. This is quite common in Kigali.
* This place serves excellent food in its thatched surrounds. The beef carpaccio is some of the best in the city, the steaks reliable, and the brochettes as good as they come. The place can be a bit quiet, but worth checking out. It's proprietor is Eugene Habimana, known as Cobra, longstanding Rwandan musician.
*"'Mosaic Restaurant the newest restaurant in town that offer japanese food and a wide choices of asian cuisine.for details contact ="+0250784903670" url="" and expect your food to be served in max. 20 mins.
Run by a Korean family, Sakae serves up both Japanese and Korean dishes in spacious and pleasant surroundings. A little pricey, but many prefer Sakae to nearby Zen.
*With the dining area nestled under a huge thatched hut, with trickling water and subtle lighting, there are few places in town that can compete atmosphere-wise. The food is usually pretty good, however you can feel a little cheated by the portion sizes, and the extras added to your bill (rice, service, VAT). Accordingly Zen is popular with those with expense accounts.
A firm favourite in Kigali - decent wood fired pizzas, expensive lunch time buffet, great views from the terrace - popular with locals and expats alike. Monday nights is quiz night, which is mystifyingly popular.
*Set in lush gardens, this is one of the better Chinese places in town, in part as the owner and chef is Chinese. An added plus is that service only takes 15 minutes or so. One of the few restaurants with rabbit on the menu - and very tasty it is too.
Kinyinya Topview - (GPS co-ordinates -1.9173, 30.1121) pleasant local brochette bar near the Deutsche Welle radio masts. Somewhere different to go - great at night time when the masts are lit up like a red Christmas tree. Brochette and chips around Rwf 2,000
Le Glacon A great ice cream store.
* La Sierra Serves nearly everything imaginable
*Camellia tea house amazing selection of teas, good food. Lunch buffet is very popular
Kigali Hotel in the Muslim quarter behind the mosque. This is about as budget as you will get, but still not cheap. Good rooms, breakfast available.
* Auberge De Cavern hostel - style accomodation. individual and double rooms available for US$15 per night, good location near main round in the direction of the post office and just down the hill 5 minutes. Friendly staff, clean rooms and good basic breakfast.
*Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel offers clean beds in dorms and private rooms as well as a free breakfast, internet access, and hot showers. It also has space for campers inside its 24-hour guarded gate. Discover Rwanda is an Aegis Trust social enterprise in which all proceeds go towards social programs offered by its parent organization at the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
*Centre National de Pastorale St. Paul is a guesthouse and community center conveniently located near the main shopping center. Single/double rooms with ensuite/shared bathrooms are available. The price, as of August 2012, is 8000 RWF(shared) /12000 RWF(en-suite). The rooms have beds, desks, a sink, mosquito net, bedding, a towel, closet, and an electric socket. The ensuite rooms have cold water, but the shared showers have hot water (most of the time). There is no Wi-fi and breakfast is not included, however, there is a small supermarket and cafeteria within steps of the center. The Centre is gated and has a security guard. Phone: 0252 576371; m 078 8644468.
Also has a good bar and restaurant. 30-40USD
* Park View Courts Rwanda Enjoy a serene environment in this homey apartment-hotel complex, with a great view and friendly staff. Prices range from USD 150-300. You won't find better!
* Gloria Hotel the rooms are acceptable, with your own bathroom and warm water for ~$30.
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* Sphinx Belair Located behind Telecom house and not far from Novotel Umubano. Standard room starting at 60 USD.
* Iris Guesthouse 75 USD, clean, big rooms, hot water, very good restaurant and free Internet.
* Step Town Motel 50 USD, clean, very nice rooms, hot water, and free Internet.
* Okapi Hotel Some rooms available for US $30 per night (no view), good location and friendly staff. More expensive rooms have an excellent view over the outskirts of Kigali.
*Kay Sun Hotel Located in Kiyovu with nice rooms, friendly staff, good food and they offer airport transportation. Rooms from 100 USD per night. (info@kaysunhotel.com)(www.kaysunhotel.com)
*Kigali Guestlux Hotel Very friendly and attentive staff, beautiful rooms that are clean with a spacious bathroom. Great meal options that take a relatively quick time to be prepared too. Although it's away from the centre of town, it's easy enough to find a moto taxi back in to town or to have transport arranged by the reception desk. (www.kigaliguestlux.com)
Impala Hotel Kigali@+250786832158...a lovely 2 star hotel located in the center of downtown Kigali. It is a walking distance to all down town malls & Offices and From the international airport it is a convenient 15 minutes drive to Impala hotel
All our rooms have fitted with en suite bathroom and designed with a terrace, making this an ideal place to relax and enjoy your stay.
Impala Hotel houses a restaurant, which serves menu and buffet options, which can be enjoyed outdoors. Guests can also enjoy drinks and coffees at the bar & Coffee shop
The hotel offers free Wi-Fi Internet access, parking and laundry services.
Kigali has three international class hotels.
* Formerly a Belgian-owned hotel known as the Diplomates and briefly portrayed in Hotel Rwanda. Renovated in 2003 and 2011.
* While the movie Hotel Rwanda was filmed in South Africa, this is where the actual events took place. The hotel has two restaurants, a pool, internet and a gift shop. The hotel underwent extensive renovation in 2010. Rates are slightly higher for pool view rooms. All rooms have safes but no hair dryer or coffee maker. Free access to Wi-Fi, but coverage is uneven. Wonderful breakfast buffet. Apart from the movie this hotel is also the setting for the novel Un dimanche à la piscine à Kigali.
* Still known by its former name Novotel by almost everyone. Ask for a swimming pool view room on a high floor for a beautiful sunrise to wake you from your slumber.
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