Kigali has a ton of free attractions and budget-friendly cafes and getting around is easy. Despite Kigali’s stunning attractions and natural beauty, very few tourists want to explore the capital. Most visitors use the city as just a jumping-off point for the remote Rwandan National Parks, where they may be able to spot the Mountain Gorillas, Golden Monkeys, Wildlife, or to hike up one of the volcanoes. Unlike some other African cities, there is a decent number of things to do in Kigali too, so you should not miss Kigali en route to Akagera National Park or the Volcanoes National Park for mountain gorillas. A couple hours outside the capital city of Rwanda, to the northwest, you will find the breath-taking Volcanoes National Park, which is home to incredibly beautiful, and endangered, mountain gorillas. Outside Kigali, visit the Volcanoes National Park for the mountain gorillas; Nyungwe National Park, one of Africa’s largest tropical rainforests in central Africa, home to chimpanzees and monkeys; Akagera National Park, for elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, and buffaloes; and Gishwati-Mkura National Park, a region for landscape-restoration initiatives. If you have time and would like a better understanding of the fascinating and overwhelming capital scenario in Rwanda, check out the arts, or partake in one of the many activities offered by Inema Art Centre. If you are any kind of arts enthusiast wondering what to do in Kigali, a visit to Kigali Conference Centre is the answer. The museums you should check out in Kigali include The State House Museum, The Kandt House Museum, The Rwandan Art Museum, and more. Visitors can also check out the State House Museum outside of the central area, which is the former presidential palace, for an understanding of events leading up to the tragic genocide of 1994. A visit to the Genocide Memorial is memorable because an adjacent, informative museum educates visitors on events leading up to, during, and following the genocide in Rwanda in 1994. The Kigali Genocide Memorial was built as a way of commemorating those who died, but also to educate people about this atrocity so it does not happen again. The Kigali Genocide Memorial is a place for reflection, a permanent reminder for present and future generations on the evils of discrimination. The memorial is located at the former Rwandan Army Barracks, where soldiers were killed, next to Hotel Serena, and is made up of 10 gray pillars, each bearing a soldier’s name, as well as bullet-filled walls, remnants, and a few exhibitions that speak of this incident and of other genocides. The Kigali Genocide Memorial was built to honour over 700,000 victims of the tragic genocide of 1994, but also to remind people about the atrocities committed to ensure they do not happen again. There are plenty of things to do in Kigali, from historical sites to culturally significant monuments, stunning natural landscapes to unique boutique shops. A day in Kigali might not sound like a lot, but you will get a pretty good idea of Kigali in this time frame. Among city tours in Rwanda, Kigali City should be at the top of your bucket list, as the City of Kigali has its own merits, starting with the hilly nature that offers rewarding views, its beautiful historic sites, restaurants offering incredible Rwandan food, and the range of communities that you can visit to learn more about the culture of Rwandans. If you wish to engage with locals, you can visit one of the top-end nightclubs or take part in music concerts bringing popular musicians together from inside and outside Rwanda. If you are visiting Kigali on a tight budget, you are in luck: All the galleries and markets are free for the taking.