Commonly referred to as the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda is blessed with beautiful scenery and incredibly warm and friendly people making it one of the most visited countries in Africa. Learn about the Top Destinations For One Way Car Rentals in Rwanda for a great experience.
Rwanda is ranked as the second easiest place to do business in Africa by the World Bank and has been awarded for its leadership in tourism and economic competitiveness by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and the World Economic Forum respectively. This can partially be attributed to the partnership between Visit Rwanda and Arsenal which was focused on promoting the country and helping the tourism sector recover from the pandemic.
The Athletic; a New York Times Company recently reported that following this partnership, Rwanda experienced a 30 per cent year-on-year increase in visitors for tourism and MICE tourism (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) from across Europe, and an 18 per cent year-on-year increase from the UK.
Whether you’re visiting Rwanda for leisure or business, the best way to get around is by renting a car and one way car rentals are usually a more convenient and flexible option. These are the places you can’t miss out on your one way trip.
Kigali city
Kigali is the capital city of Rwanda and definitely the very first city you’ll see as soon as you step out of the airport. It is a very calm yet vibrant city with very polite people and beautiful sights. Top of your Kigali bucket list is the Kimironko market, the largest shopping centre in Kigali. Here, you’ll find a variety of fresh foods, fruits, vegetables, spices, meats and sea food. On top of that, there’s a section that has African clothes and shoes and that’s the perfect souvenir spot.
Enjoy a thrilling shopping experience at kimironko market. Another place to visit in Kigali is the Nyamirambo Women’s Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing Rwandan women with the education and skills they need to find work. Here, you’ll get high-quality children’s clothes, accessories, and home decor items out of traditional kitenge textiles, which serve as beautiful mementos while also supporting the center’s community projects.
You can also check out the gift shop at Inema Art centre to buy jewelry, linen amd leather works made by the centre’s students. You can not leave Kigali without paying respect to the genocide victims at the Kigali genocide memorial center. This is the final resting place for over 250,000 people who were killed during the 1994 Rwanda genocide.
It is an emotional place to visit and visiting it will give you an insight of what Rwandans had to endure because of this tragic incident.
Akagera national Park
Founded in 1934 by the Belgian government and currently managed by the Rwanda Development Board and the African Parks network, Akagera National park is one of the largest protected wetland reserves in Africa and home to over 15,000 mammal species all of Africa’s big 5; African Leopard, African bush elephant, lion, African buffalo and rhinoceros.
Enjoy guided game drives, camping, birdwatching, fishing, nature walks and boat safaris while there.
Lake Kivu
This is the largest lake in Rwanda and 5th largest in Africa. Lake Kivu is situated on the border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, and is in the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift. Lake Kivu is surrounded by serene steep green hills and islands and is accessible from Kigali and all the national parks.
Enjoy a picnic near the shoreline, or take a dive off a pier into the clear, cool water. Enjoy sea kayaking near Kibuye, and paddle your boat through the quiet waters to Bat Island, inhabited by 5 million fruit bats, or Peace Island, a quiet space for thought and relaxation. Don’t forget to try out the famous deepfried tilapia.
Volcanoes National Park
Just two hours from Kigali city, Volcanoes National Park is considered the most accessible National Park in the world. It is home to the endangered mountain gorilla, golden monkey, a variety of birds, amphibians, reptiles and other creatures. The most popular activity here is gorilla trekking but you can ask well hike, bird watch, take nature walks and visit the Batwa community.
Other places to go to on your one way trip is Kibeho, a small town in South Rwanda where the blessed Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ appeared between 1981-1989, the King’s Palace museum in Nyanza, Nyungee forest National Park, the Nyamata genocide memorial and the Ethnographic museum in Huye. Discuss with your car rental provider about your final destination so that they can arrange for the vehicle to be picked up. Contact us to know more about the Top Destinations For One Way Car Rentals in Rwanda.
