Activities one can do in Kigali
Activities one can do in Kigali.
Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial Grounds: This site provides a historical insight into Rwanda’s past where it serves as a resting space for Tutsis who were killed by Hutu in 1994 and as a memorial site, the site offers a place for reflection and learning about what exactly happened to Rwanda in 1994.
Ziplining, horse riding and bike riding at Fazenda Sengha: Fazenda Sengha is located in Nyamirambo a town within Kigali this spot offers different activities like Horse riding, Ziplines in a small forest, motorbike riding, different games to Play, scenic views and also a spot for a trying different dishes with a minibar and as well as an ice cream spot for visitors seeking a breathtaking environment to have fun and relax with their families or friends Fazenda is a perfect sport that promises good memories.
Basketball in Kigali Arena: Arena is one of Rwanda’s biggest buildings that host different entertaining activities including concerts, and basketball games which is its main activity, Rwanda is renowned as the best country in Basketball games in East Africa for that case you are assured of a good time at the arena for your basketball watch.
Bowling at Mamba Club: Mamba Club located in Kimihurura offers a blend of leisure activities like bowling, dinners with Rwanda cuisine and other sports activities Mamba used to be the only bowling place in Rwanda however another place was established later on. It serves as a site of the sport among the young generation in Rwanda. The club has quality imported bowling gear and puts together other indoor sporting activities that are enjoyed in an atmosphere of fun with good international and local cuisines on offer.
Ride a Horse: Kigali offers the opportunity to go horseback riding through the beautiful countryside and around Mount Kigali with amazing views of the city. Apart from Fazenda Horseback riding is arranged at the Rugende Park. Anyone can take part in horseback riding. Before starting the long ride, participants are taken through short lessons which are basic for horse riding to help first timers to ride fearlessly.
Skating: Skating was introduced of recently it’s an outdoor activity in Kigali. The park used for skating is at the SOS School in Kacyiru. The SOS School offers opportunities to learn the fundamentals of skating for beginners while also teaching new skills to advanced skaters.
Golfing: The Kigali Golf Club located in Nyarutarama allows non-members to play golf at a lower cost, they provide golfing equipment and bags for does to are interested in playing with well well-maintained and beautiful 18-hole course.
Go Fishing: Lake Muhazi is the best place to go for fishing in Kigali. It takes about one hour of driving by road to reach the lake from Kigali. The lake stretches about 32 km across and has several fishing holes where you can throw your line from a speedboat or a canoe. The area surrounding the lake has amazing scenery which adds value to the activity.
The Kigali Convention Centre: The Centre is just next to the famous Radisson Blu Hotel. The Kigali Convention Centre is one of the prominent places in Kigali. It was built in the shape of a beehive with beautiful lights that look amazing in the night. It is said that the architect was inspired by the King’s palace in Nyanza, which has a similar design.
Visit a coffee cooperative: After tasting and appreciating the coffee from one of the outlets, why not go and visit one of the coffee cooperatives on the outskirts of the city? Question Coffee is a Non-governmental organization and coffee cooperative that arranges day tours to their coffee plantation and farms to learn about the entire process of making coffee until it is packed in bags ready for sale.
Cinema and Kigali nightlife: The nightlife in Kigali is filled with activity. Century Cinema located right at the city centre is Kigali’s main movie theatre. They show the latest blockbusters (some before official release from the US) in 3-D and 5-D with great motion, special effects and surround sound. The Goethe Institute and Korean Embassy show German and Korean movies (themed) respectively on certain days of the week.
Watch Soccer at the Amahoro Stadium: The newly renovated Amahoro Stadium in the Remera. Soccer is very popular in Rwanda and the stadium gets filled each time the top teams play. The top and most popular league teams in Rwanda are Rayon Sports FC, Police FC and Amavubi FC which is the country’s team for football Rwanda. Tickets for the matches aren’t expensive. So, go and support one of the teams and mingle with the locals as you have fun and make new friends for Rwandese are very friendly and welcoming.
The Kigali Public Library: If you love reading books and knowledge, then the new Kigali Public Library is one place you should visit. The library offers a serene environment with a collection of electronic and physical books. Individuals are free to access the library computers, use the internet or watch documentaries on a large projector while drinking Rwanda coffee served from the Shokola Storytellers Cafe on one of the floors. To take a book home, one needs a membership. If one is interested in buying books about Rwanda then they can visit the Ikirezi bookshop.