Interactive map of Kigali

KIGALIInteractive tourist map

Major bus routes

Buses cover most of the city. These are the handful most useful to visitors. Tap a route to see it on the map; tap your card when you board.

Moto taxi advice

Always wear the helmet. It's the law, and drivers carry a spare.
Agree the price first, or use a metered moto app.
Short hops in town cost a few hundred francs, so carry small notes.
Hold on uphill. Kigali has a thousand hills and the drivers know every one.

Kinyarwanda basics

MurahoHelloMwaramutseGood morningAmakuru?How are you?Ni mezaI'm fineMurakozeThank youYego / OyaYes / NoAngahe?How much?BuhoroSlowly!

Umuganda

On the last Saturday of each month, 8–11am, the country does community work. Roads are quiet and most shops open late, so plan around it.

Public holidays

New Year (Jan 1–2)
Heroes' Day (Feb 1)
Kwibuka, Genocide Against the Tutsi Memorial Day (Apr 7)
Labour Day (May 1)
Independence Day (Jul 1)
Liberation Day (Jul 4)
Umuganura (1st Friday of Aug)
Assumption (Aug 15)
Christmas & Boxing Day (Dec 25–26)
Plus Good Friday, Easter Monday & both Eids