Kigali
RwandaOrderly hill city with reliable ride-hailing and growing café culture. Expect card and cashless options.
🧭 First 48 hours
Clear, quick notes to get set up fast.
📶 SIM & data
MTN/Airtel shops at KGL or in town; mobile money is widely used—even by small merchants.
💳 Money
Mobile money and cards common; cash still helpful for small kiosks.
🚖 Airport transfer
Yego (cars + moto taxis) is the go-to ride-hailing app; pay cash or mobile money.
🚇 Get around
Moto taxis with provided helmets; ride-hailing cars for comfort.
🏨 Where to stay
Kacyiru/Kiyovu (central/quiet), Kimihurura (restaurants), Gacuriro/Nyarutarama (residential).
🛡️ Safety basics
Use designated moto helmets; the city is orderly—follow road rules.
⭐ Editor’s picks
Clean lines, crisp coffee, and terraces that turn every golden hour into an occasion.
Eat
Repub Lounge — Kiyovu
Hilltop grills and the city laid out below.
Meze Fresh — Kimihurura
Burrito bowls for when you want simple and fresh.
Coffee
Question Coffee — Gishushu
Farm-to-cup with training labs and perfect pours.
Bourbon Coffee — Multiple
Local chain with wide patios and steady Wi‑Fi.
Do & See
Kimironko Market — Remera
Baskets, produce, and a swirl of color.
Mount Kigali zipline — Mount Kigali
Easy adrenaline with a view.