Cities in Rwanda
The most important cities in Rwanda at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.
Gisagara
A significant location in the southeast of the Southern Province, where large peat power plants contribute to the national power supply.
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Lake Kivu
One of the African Great Lakes, nestled among emerald hills, ideal for relaxation, water sports, and coffee experiences.
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Kinigi
This base camp for tourists is located right next to the Volcanoes National Park and benefits massively from ecotourism.
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Burera
The administrative center of a northwestern district, located right next to the spectacular twin lakes and nearby volcanoes.
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Nyungwe Forest National Park
One of Africa's oldest mountain rainforests, famous for its primate diversity and the breathtaking Canopy Walkway.
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Gatuna
The busiest border crossing to Uganda, which handles a large part of the national imports via the Northern Corridor.
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Kabarondo
This booming transit town connects travelers with the wildlife experiences in the Akagera National Park further east.
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Rukozo
A high-altitude agricultural center in Gicumbi, known for extremely steep terraced fields and dense morning fog.
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Bigogwe
Famous for extensive, lush pastures where traditional livestock farming is practiced according to centuries-old patterns.
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Bugarama
The lowest-lying center in Rwanda in the southwestern rift valley, known for tropical heat and rice cultivation.
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Kigali
Rwanda's dynamic capital is famous for its cleanliness and the booming IT economy spread across green hills.
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Gashora
This town located on Lake Mirayi is home to an exclusive girls' academy that trains young African leaders.
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Ngoma
An important educational and commercial center near the Tanzanian border, surrounded by extensive banana plantations.
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Rukara
The educational center of the Kayonza district has a teachers' college that trains teachers for all of Rwanda.
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Base
Its strategically advantageous location halfway to the north makes this place a popular rest stop for travelers.
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Gasabo
The largest administrative district of the capital houses government ministries and exclusive residential areas.
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Rwinkwavu
A historic tin mining center that today boasts a model hospital thanks to international support.
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Kicukiro
A rapidly growing urban district of Kigali that combines modern residential areas with bustling commercial zones.
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Mugombwa
A significant location due to the UNHCR refugee camp, which has a strong international humanitarian presence.
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Rukira
A community dominated by traditional agriculture, where sorghum and beans define the image of the Eastern Province.
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Nkombo Island
Rwanda's largest island in Lake Kivu, known for its unique culture, traditional fishermen, and Amashi dialect.
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Napoleon Island (Nyamunini)
A prominent island in Lake Kivu famous for its massive colony of fruit bats and stunning panoramic hiking trails.
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Nyagatare
The largest urban center in the northeast, characterized by cattle ranching on vast, flat savannas.
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Akagera National Park
A fascinating ecosystem of savannah, lakes, and wetlands where Rwanda's 'Big Five' have found a home once again.
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Kabgayi
The historical epicenter of the Catholic Church in Rwanda houses a monumental cathedral and many schools.
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Gatsibo
A rapidly growing rural settlement in the Eastern Province, where modern livestock farming dominates the economy.
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Bweyeye
A remote settlement in the Nyungwe Forest on the Burundian border, characterized by dense forests and isolation.
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Murambi
An agricultural stronghold in the east, whose name, although carrying a sad history, now symbolizes recovery.
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Nyarugenge
The commercial and financial center of Kigali houses high-rise bank towers and the famous large city market.
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Save
Rwanda's first Catholic mission, founded in 1900, sits majestically on a hill near the city of Huye.
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Huye
The intellectual capital in the south houses the national university and the impressive ethnographic museum.
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Rilima
Known for its large hospital specializing in bone surgery, in the midst of the flat landscape of Bugesera.
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Rusumo
A border town with Tanzania on the Kagera River, where a large tri-national hydroelectric power plant was built.
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Ruhango
A growing commercial town on the main road south, known for its large cassava processing plants.
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Kora
A small town in the northwestern mountains, where local agriculture benefits from fertile volcanic soil.
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Nyanza
The traditional heart of the former Rwandan kingdom preserves the historic palace complex of the monarchs.
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Musanze
The main city in the north is the gateway to the famous mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.
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Kamonyi
The urban area acts as an important link between the capital region and the deep south of the country.
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Kagitumba
A significant tripoint in the northeast where the borders of Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania meet.
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Nyamasheke
A quiet center on the shores of Lake Kivu, famous for the extensive coffee plantations in the surrounding area.
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Gakenke
This mountainous town is famous for its excellent premium coffee, which wins awards worldwide.
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Nyamagabe
This town borders the Nyungwe National Park and is heavily characterized by timber and tea production.
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Karongi
An idyllic coastal town with many bays and forested peninsulas stretching far into Lake Kivu.
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Muhanga
A major commercial hub between Kigali and the western and southern provinces of the country.
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Kayonza
A major transport hub where the main roads to Tanzania and Uganda divide.
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What are the largest cities in Rwanda?
This page lists the most important cities by population – each with its own detail page, map and attractions.
How do I find attractions per city?
Click a city – the detail page lists the top attractions, a map and travel tips.