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Gacuriro

Living in Gacuriro, Kigali

Gacuriro (GacuRIro, or GacuriRO? Or GacuLEEro?) is a neighbourhood that can be seen from the distance from many places in Kigali. It’s cookie-cutter houses line the perfectly parallel roads in a somewhat creepy, Pleasantville-esque way. It’s Kigali’s answer to suburbia and it’s actually a pretty fine place to live, especially if you have a car and/or a family.

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October 7, 2019by Kirsty
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Gikondo

Gikondo, Kigali Areas

Gikondo is a neighbourhood in Kigali that’s sort of set off to the south side of the city. It’s mostly a residential area with a mix of housing types surrounded by industry. You pass the road to Gikondo when you drive from town out toward Sonatubes and Kicukiro but it’s not a place you’ll ever find yourself needing to pass through. You’ll find the Gikondo Industrial Park where occasional fairs and expos are held. Gikondo’s pretty close to town, and it’s easy to get motos and buses along the main roads, but there’s not too much else here for a visitor.

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October 6, 2019by Inga
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Kabeza

Kabeza, Area Guides

When you went from the airport and into town, you passed Kabeza, a residential area overlooking the Remera hill. In many ways it’s an up-and-coming area with a lot of construction going on, but since it’s close the airport and pretty far from town, it’s not very appealing for the foreigner crowd… except, I guess, for those doing a lot of plane travel.

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October 5, 2019by Kirsty
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Kacyiru

Kacyiru, Living in Kigali

Kacyiru is the neighbourhood around the road stretching from Kigali Heights all the way down KG 7 Avenue to the US Embassy and a bit beyond, spreading down the hills on either side of the main road. It’s an area with loads of NGO, UN, and government offices as well as a bunch of embassies. This means that office types are roaming around everywhere and you’ll find cafes and restaurants in the area busy during lunch time.

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October 4, 2019by Kirsty
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Kibagabaga

ViaVia Guesthouse, Kigali

If it came down to the coolest-sounding name, we would all be living in Kibagabaga. Due to the fact that it’s so far way from everything though, not so many foreigners end up living out here – but that’s been changing year on year. Kibagabaga is the area that ties together Kimironko and Gacuriro into one big happy line, and you can see the Kibagabaga hill across the valley from Nyarutarama.

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October 3, 2019by Kirsty
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Iriba Bar at the Kigali Marriott serve up a pretty Iriba Bar at the Kigali Marriott serve up a pretty legit Eggs Benedict! It's my first time trying it and I'm quite impressed.
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New Cactus make a mean mojito! I love that place a New Cactus make a mean mojito! I love that place and it never disappoints!
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It’s a perfect spot for a lazy Sunday but I wish they’d bring back their cozy couches on the lawn.
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Happy Women’s Day! Treat yourself to something n Happy Women’s Day! Treat yourself to something nice and have a great Sunday!
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Oh baby! How’s this for an epic breakfast? . Via Oh baby! How’s this for an epic breakfast?
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Via Via Traveller’s Cafe in Kibagabaga introduced their Full English a few months ago and I’ve finally been able to try it. It’s the real deal, folks!
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Eggs to order, crispy bacon cooked into oblivion just as I requested, excellent sausages, beans, grilled tomato, mushrooms, and toast. It’s a massive meal and I think it’s a bargain at Rwf 8,000.
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I’m ready to take on the weekend after this!
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Two of my Kigali favourites! . One is currently on Two of my Kigali favourites!
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One is currently on a plane to USA, but you can find the other at Poivre Noir.
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I think this burger is the best in Kigali and the food at Poivre Noir is just generally awesome. We also shared the grilled veggies with feta which was new to me and it’s a definite winner!
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If you haven’t been yet, stop what you’re doing and pay them a visit immediately! Well... wait until they open, I suppose.
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I joined my friends at Go Kigali city tours and Ku I joined my friends at Go Kigali city tours and Kurema Kuriba Kwiga on a walking tour testing mission that will take in some of the awesome murals found around Kigali.
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T’was a glorious walk down some beautiful streets I hadn’t ever been on, the artwork was inspiring, and the company was excellent! All was well and then... rain! Trapped for the fourth day in a row! Somehow it’s more fun with friends.
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