Take up the Toyota Rav4, a small 4-door vehicle manufactured by Toyota Motors, one of Japan’s leading car makers. It can accommodate up to 4 people comfortably with an air-conditioner, comfortable seats and adequate cargo space in rear. The Rav4 is by far the cheapest and best car for self-drive in Rwanda ideal for one traveler, couples and a group of four.

A visit to African cities is incomplete without visiting one of the art/craft shops – Kigali is no exception. The people of Rwanda love art and if you are looking for evidence, then visit their homes and sitting rooms. The Inema Art Center is the best art Centre in Kigali. This center was opened in the year 2012 by the two Innocent Nkurunziza and Emmanuel Nkuranga.

The Centre now houses about 13 of the country’s best artists as well as international guest artists.  It is the place to go to if you are interested in beautiful African sculptures and paintings. It is possible to witness the artists at work or learn dancing and drumming skills. The Centre also arranges yoga classes for visitors and has a bar that opens on Thursday allowing visitors to listen to music as they marvel at the art collections. For the best Jewelry collection, check out the popular Abraham Konga Collections.

Konga uses discarded materials to create high quality earrings and necklaces. Go Kigali Boutique within the Marriott Hotel has got high quality jewelry, shoes and books. You can also find baskets, clothes and a nice map of Kigali at Go Kigali Boutique. For a cheaper jewelry and other household items, why not visit the Sarah Day Design located a few meters away from the boutique at the Nyamirambo Women’s Centre.

The Museum of Natural History is the best museum in Kigali and was built with the purpose of documenting the beauty of Rwanda. The northern wing of the museum showcases Rwanda’s animal and bird life as well as the beautiful volcanoes. The Southern Wing on the other hand dwells on the countries mineral riches. You can learn how much all these have contributed to the wealth of the country.

You can also visit the State House Museum (the former Presidential Palace) outside the city Centre to understand events that led to the 1994 genocide. The last two presidents to use this palace were Habyarimana and Pasteur Bizimungu. Habyarima was killed in a plane crash near his own presidential compound sparking off the genocide.

The palace has interesting exhibits to explore including, devices for detection, a gun cabinet and a nightclub for the president and friends. You can also see both a chapel and another room that was used for rituals. The wreckage of the Falcon 50 presidential jet that was shot down lies next to the palace gardens.