5 Fun Facts about Kigali

1. Kigali is one of the cleanest cities in Africa, with strict regulations on littering and pollution.

2. Rwanda is known for its mountain gorillas, and visitors can trek to see them in the nearby Volcanoes National Park.

3. In 2020, Kigali was ranked the 2nd safest city in Africa by Numbeo, a global database of quality of life indicators

4. Hillywood is another name for Kigali City The word Hillywood is a combination of hills and Hollywood. This name was given to Kigali because Kigali's domestic film industry is advancing and the city is located in a hilly area

5. The Nyabarongo River, part of the upper headwaters of the Nile, forms the western and southern borders of the administrative city of Kigali, this river lies somewhat outside the built-up urban area The largest river running through the city is the Nyabugogo River