Rwamagana is the capital of the Rwamagana District and Rwanda's Eastern Province. In 2015, it was home to about 47,000 people.

Understand

Rwamagana Church, built in 1934 by Peter Johannes Josephus van Heeswijk

The city is primarily defined by two roads: the main east-west route and a spur to the south. The main market and the Banque de Kigali are located on this artery, while the city's two petrol stations, taxi-bus parking lots, and post office are on the east-west road. At the western end, there is a large church.

Get in

Rwamagana is about 50 km (31 miles) east of Kigali on RN3, an improved road leading to Tanzania. It is 100 km from the Tanzania border at Rusumo.

Buy

• 1 Rwamagana Market. From 06:00. Food, clothing, shoes, accessories, paintings.... (updated Dec 2022)

Eat

• 1 Maranata (behind the Kobil Rubis Rwamagana 1 Service Station on the Kigali-Kayonza road), ☏ +250788734946. (updated Dec 2022)
• 2 Classic Restaurant. (updated Dec 2022)
• 3 Umoja Garden Pub, ☏ +250 788414889. (updated Apr 2024)
• 4 Oegea Cantiune & Restaurant. (updated Apr 2024)

Drink

• 1 Naigara Bar, ☏ +250 781285535. (updated Apr 2024)

Sleep

• 1 Avega East Hostel, Rwamagana-Route Poids Lourds. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. (updated Dec 2022)
• 2 Dereva Hotel, Kigali-Kayonza Road. Includes a restaurant and pool. (updated Dec 2022)
• 3 Uruho Eco-lodge, ☏ +250788350577. (updated Apr 2024)

Go next

• Akagera National Park is about 60 km east