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Kigali, Slowly

Three unhurried days built around long coffees, Nyandungu's wetland paths and the kind of neighbourhood wandering that only happens when nothing is scheduled.

Photo: Menya Rwanda editorial team

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Length: 3 Days
Stops: 12 stops
Pace: Relaxed, one big thing a day
Best for: Repeat visitors and remote workers

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