Attractions of Rwanda

To help inspire or plan your trip to Rwanda, some of its major attractions for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country. These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Rwanda which represent the best of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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Cities of interest in Rwanda

Huye / Butare
Huye / Butare The southern city of Huye, formerly known as Butare, is the intellectual capital of Rwanda, being home to the National University, the Institute of Scientific Research and the National Museum which contains some excellent ethnographic collections and provides insights into Rwandan culture and history. Once the largest colonial settlement in Rwanda, today it is a sleepy, attractive town renowned for its colonial buildings and terrace cafes.

Huye / Butare

Huye / Butare

The southern city of Huye, formerly known as Butare, is the intellectual capital of Rwanda, being home to the National University, the Institute of Scientific Research and the National Museum which contains some excellent ethnographic collections and provides insights into Rwandan culture and history. Once the largest colonial settlement in Rwanda, today it is a sleepy, attractive town renowned for its colonial buildings and terrace cafes.

Kigali
Kigali Rwanda's capital city doesn't have much in the way of tourist attractions but is an attractive city and its central location makes it a great base from which to explore the rest of the country. Built across several of Rwanda's thousand hills, Kigali is a modern and scrupulously clean city with many fine cafes, bars and restaurants as well as markets and handicrafts shops. In addition to the Genocide Memorial, Kigali's other attractions include Nyarytarama Lake and the bohemian Nyamirambo district.

Kigali

Rwanda's capital city doesn't have much in the way of tourist attractions but is an attractive city and its central location makes it a great base from which to explore the rest of the country. Built across several of Rwanda's thousand hills, Kigali is a modern and scrupulously clean city with many fine cafes, bars and restaurants as well as markets and handicrafts shops. In addition to the Genocide Memorial, Kigali's other attractions include Nyarytarama Lake and the bohemian Nyamirambo district.