Afro-Asian fusion
Kōzo
Kimihurura
Kigali's best-known fine-dining room serves Afro-Asian fusion: sushi rolls made with Lake Kivu tilapia, small plates and inventive cocktails. Dress up and book ahead for dinner.
Get directions →Free · interactive · printable · 2026
Map ofKigali
This map of Kigali shows the city's ten main neighbourhoods, its top sights, markets, restaurants, bus routes and street names. Explore it online, zoom into any hill, or print the hand-drawn poster for your trip.
Cleanest capital in Africa? Probably.
Interactive Kigali city map
Tap any place for tips and directions. Filter by sights, food, hotels and markets, search by name, and switch on Kigali's main bus routes.
Printable map of Kigali
The hand-drawn Kigali tourist map as one poster: neighbourhoods, sights, bus routes, moto tips, Kinyarwanda phrases and public holidays. Free to print.
Kigali neighbourhoods map
Kigali spreads across three districts (Nyarugenge, Gasabo and Kicukiro) and dozens of hills. These ten neighbourhoods are the ones visitors use most. Each has its own map and guide.
Town
Nyarugenge districtThe busy downtown heartBest for: first-timers, markets, people-watching
Kiyovu
Nyarugenge districtLeafy ridge of hotels and historyBest for: staying central, sunset drinks
Nyamirambo
Nyarugenge districtKigali's most colourful quarterBest for: street food, nightlife, culture
Nyabugogo
Nyarugenge districtCommercial hustle at full volumeBest for: bus connections, local markets
Kacyiru
Gasabo districtMinistries, museums and artBest for: galleries, government-quarter strolls
Kimihurura
Gasabo districtWell-heeled, well-fed, well-litBest for: dinner, nightlife, the Convention Centre
Nyarutarama
Gasabo districtGolf, villas and a slower paceBest for: brunch, golf, quiet stays
Remera
Gasabo districtStadiums and a big local buzzBest for: sport, concerts, Kimironko Market
Gikondo
Kicukiro districtIndustrial and authenticBest for: off-the-path wandering
Kicukiro
Kicukiro districtGateway to the airportBest for: airport stays, local life
Reading the map of Kigali
Districts, street codes and how the city fits together, so you can find your way with or without a phone.
Kigali's three districts
Kigali city is split into three districts. Each neighbourhood on the map belongs to one of them.
Nyarugenge (KN)
Gasabo (KG)
How Kigali street addresses work
Every street in Kigali has a code. The letters tell you the district, the number tells you the street:
KNKigali, NyarugengeKGKigali, GasaboKKKigali, Kicukiro
So KN 4 Ave is avenue number 4 in Nyarugenge, the street through the Car Free Zone. Drivers still navigate by landmarks, so name a hotel or church nearby too.
What's on the Kigali tourist map
Top sights
- Kigali Genocide Memorial
- Kigali Convention Centre
- Car Free Zone
- Kigali City Tower
- Campaign Against Genocide Museum
Where Kigali sits in Rwanda
Kigali lies near the geographic centre of Rwanda, spread over ridges about 1,500 m above sea level. Kigali International Airport is in Kanombe, about 10 km east of downtown.
From Kigali, Akagera National Park is about 2.5 hours east and Volcanoes National Park about 2.5 hours north-west.
Where to eat in Kigali
22 favourite restaurants, all marked on the map. Most are in Kimihurura, a short moto ride from town.
Syrian & Lebanese
Damasquino
4 KG 676 St, Kimihurura
Syrian and Lebanese cooking in a Bedouin-style tent: generous mezze, beetroot hummus, grilled aubergine and a rare vegetarian kibbeh. One of the best places in Kigali for vegetarians and vegans.
Get directions →Ethiopian
Habesha
10 KG 617 St, Kimihurura
Classic Ethiopian food: shared platters of stews on injera, a strong vegetarian combo, and tej, the traditional Ethiopian honey wine.
Get directions →Rwandan
Repub Lounge
Kimihurura
A long-standing favourite for Rwandan cooking in a relaxed garden lounge. Try the coconut fish curry or the aubergine stew, and pair them with local beer or banana wine.
Get directions →Taiwanese
Sizzling Plates
KG 12 Ave, Nyarutarama
A small Taiwanese kitchen making its own noodles, dumplings and baozi from Rwandan flour, and tofu from local soybeans. Try the beef noodle soup or three-cup chicken. Great for vegetarians.
Get directions →Modern Rwandan
Ruä
Kimihurura
A modern restaurant sharing a site with Kivu Noir, named on Condé Nast Traveller's 2025 Hot List. One of the most talked-about tables in Kigali, so book ahead.
Get directions →Kigali itineraries
Tested routes for a short stay. Each one is bookable as a guided day.
Kigali in a dayThe memorial, the market, lunch with a view and dinner in Nyamirambo. One full day that covers the essentials.See the plan →
Kigali in two daysDay one for history and downtown, day two for markets, coffee, art and a night out in Kimihurura.See the plan →
City & safariTwo days in Kigali plus a full day on safari in Akagera National Park.See the plan →
Kigali map FAQ
Is there a printable map of Kigali?
Yes. The hand-drawn Kigali tourist map on this page opens as a poster you can print for free, with a grid, key, bus routes and local tips.
How do street addresses work in Kigali?
Every street has a code: KN for Nyarugenge district, KG for Gasabo and KK for Kicukiro, followed by a number and Ave, St or Rd, for example KN 4 Ave.
How far is Kigali International Airport from the city centre?
About 10 km east of downtown, in Kanombe. Allow 20 to 30 minutes by taxi.
Which district is Kigali city centre in?
Nyarugenge. Downtown, Kiyovu, Nyamirambo and Nyabugogo are all in Nyarugenge district.
Where is the best area to stay in Kigali?
Kiyovu is central and walkable, Kimihurura and Kacyiru have the best restaurants, and Nyarutarama is quiet and green.
Where are the best restaurants in Kigali?
Kimihurura has the biggest choice: Kōzo for Afro-Asian fine dining, Damasquino for Syrian, Habesha and Gebeta for Ethiopian, Repub Lounge for Rwandan food and Sundowner for drinks at sunset. Further east, try Luma & Lua in Remera or Pili Pili in Kibagabaga.
Add the wild side
Akagera National Park is two and a half hours east of Kigali, home to lions, elephants, rhinos and giraffes. Easy as a day trip or overnight safari.