Weekend proggie: Places to spot in Kigali city
Friday, January 28, 2022

The outbreak of covid-19 has been surviving species of  surprises and probably you are stuck in one place in Kigali with a desire to have your day off to a cozy nature environnement  area or need to hang out with your children but have no idea of where to go?The new times brings you places to try on your feet, let’s check in

Fazenda sangha

It is not joke for you to have seen on pictures of some guys doing slide and scream on the zip-lines, a group experiencing archery and show who will be the hunter in the family, others on quad bikes, trampoline, horse riding, badminton, having a fun day out and wonder if they are in Kigali or somewhere else. Those folks have been fazenda. The venue covers a number of activities depending on an individual, from kids to other fun based folks. It is more fun to go as a group.

Coconut game park Kigali

This is such an amusement park in kacyiru with kid’s entertainment and other park activities in Kigali. The playground has different kits for activities for children such as swings, Merry go rounds, spring riders, see-saws, tubes, to count more, that allows your kid to connect to a magical atmosphere as well as a happy and memorable weekend.

Umusambi Village

This is a wildlife sanctuary in Kigali with a beautiful nature reserve look that enables you to enjoy the walking trails and be at one with nature, while learning about Rwanda’s conservation work and merits of protecting the natural environment.  

A wetland area located eight minutes from the Kigali’s airport covers 120 species of birds while providing a sanctuary for over 50 endangered (imisambi) Grey Crowned Cranes saved from the illegal pet trade. These majestic birds have been disabled as a result of captivity and they have been unable to return to the wild. As of now, the village provides an enriching environment for them to re-enjoying life and nature.

 Canal Olympia

This is a Kigali’s culture village located in Rebero, one of the facilities that will host around 19 movie sessions a week, and spoil you with escape games. They are equipped with the latest movies from the entire world and allow you to experience the 3 and 5D world. 

Sunday Park

This is another village in Kigali that is more of a flower garden that features a water spot, mini-golf course, and nature park that makes you feel connected with nature and art exhibition. It is tucked away in the valley that separates Nyarutarama and kacyiru, right after the opposite golf centre.  The venue has a piece of everything including games for children and it is a better one for a family or a group’s  picnic, birthday parties, to count more.