Kimironko market located in the heart of Kigali, it is known as the biggest shopping area in Rwanda with both tourists and locals. At this market people get to shop for different items ranging from foodstuffs, souvenirs, clothes, and home accessories, among others. Products from as far as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda can be found in this market. Due to the market’s strategic location, people entering the market can access it at different sections, with each section selling specific products, hence easing the shopping, and most people find it time-saving. The weekdays are the busiest days in the market since these are the days when business in the market is very active and traders from neighboring countries bring in their products.
Activities to combine Kimironko Market experience with
Since Rwanda is known to be home to so many tourist attractions, tourists visiting the market can combine the tour with different activities as mentioned below.
Visit Genocide Memorial Sites
A visit to these sites in town takes you back to the 1994 tragedy that happened in Rwanda. This is considered a dark year due to the fact that over 800,000 people were killed during the fight between the Hutu and Tutsi in cold blood. Apart from the genocide memorial site, other sites around the city can also be visited, like the Kigali memorial site, where over 250,000 people were buried.
Kigali City Tour
Being named as the cleanest city in Africa, a tour around the city is so breathtaking as you move through a well-organized city with beautiful streets decorated with flowers and lights. All these create beautiful scenery, hence worth visiting.
Cultural Encounter
A visit to the local community is worth it in a way that tourists get to interact with the locals and learn more about the history of Rwanda. There are different cultural sites where Rwanda’s heritage and culture are fully exposed. The Iby’íwacu Cultural Village, located in Musanze district, a few kilometers from the main gate of Volcanoes National Park, offers the best cultural insights into Rwanda’s rich heritage. Tourists can also visit the king’s palace in Nyanza, a place known for Rwanda’s rich cultural heritage.
Gorilla Trekking
This is done in Volcanoes National Park, and this involves navigating through the dense vegetation in search of these gentle giants. Sometimes the trek seems impossible but is worth it at the end, as you get to meet these gentle giants in their natural habitat, a journey unforgettable as you get to carry with you a lifetime of memories back home. Are you looking for a reliable tour company to take you on this wonderful journey? Look no further than booking with us a safari of a lifetime.
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