12 days in Rwanda Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Rwanda trip planner
Start: Kigali
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Kigali
— 5 nights
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Ruhengeri
— 3 nights
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Kibuye
— 1 night
Drive
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Butare
— 2 nights
Drive
End: Kigali
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Kigali — 5 nights

A vacation in Kigali, Rwanda's capital city and economic hub, lets you experience the very heart of a landlocked country from a pleasant, safe, and organized base point.Spend the 19th (Thu) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Spend the 21st (Sat) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nyamata Church, explore the different monuments and memorials at Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial, browse the exhibits of Niyo Arts Gallery, and take in the exciting artwork at Mama Rwanda Village.
To see maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Kigali trip maker website.
The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Kigali. In January, daytime highs in Kigali are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can drive to Ruhengeri.
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Ruhengeri — 3 nights

Most tourism in Ruhengeri revolves around the famous national park, which shelters mountain gorillas of the volcanic Virunga range.Spend the 24th (Tue) exploring nature at Volcanoes National Park. There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Karisoke Research Center - Dian Fossey Camp, contemplate the long history of Iby'iwacu Cultural Village, skim along the rocks with Lux Gorilla Safaris Ltd, and explore the activities along Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo.
To see other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Ruhengeri route planner.
You can drive from Kigali to Ruhengeri in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Kigali in January, with highs in Ruhengeri at 27°C and lows at 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can go by car to Kibuye.
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Kibuye — 1 night

Kibuye is a city in Karongi District, and the headquarters of the Western Province in Rwanda.LocationThe city lies on the eastern shores of Lake Kivu, between Gisenyi and Cyangugu, approximately 135km, by road, west of Kigali, the capital and largest city in the country. Start off your visit on the 27th (Fri): engage your brain at Museum of Environment, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Kivu, and then cast your line with Kivu boat tours.
For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Kibuye trip itinerary builder app.
Getting from Ruhengeri to Kibuye by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Ruhengeri in January, expect a bit warmer with lows of 20°C in Kibuye. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Butare.
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For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Kibuye trip itinerary builder app.
Getting from Ruhengeri to Kibuye by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Ruhengeri in January, expect a bit warmer with lows of 20°C in Kibuye. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Butare.
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Butare — 2 nights
Butare is a city in the Southern Province of Rwanda and capital of Huye district. Start off your visit on the 28th (Sat): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Butare catholic Cathedral and then examine the collection at Murambi Genocide Memorial Center. On the 29th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to The Royal Palace, then take an in-depth tour of King's Palace Museum, and then examine the collection at Ethnographic Museum of Rwanda.
To see reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Butare online sightseeing planner.
Drive from Kibuye to Butare in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Kibuye in January: highs in Butare hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to drive back home.
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To see reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Butare online sightseeing planner.
Drive from Kibuye to Butare in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Kibuye in January: highs in Butare hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to drive back home.
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Rwanda travel guide
Land of a Thousand Hills
Tourism in Rwanda experienced a serious boost in the recent years largely thanks to the country's large population of mountain gorillas. One of only two nations in which the enigmatic, critically endangered gorillas can be tracked, Rwanda appeals to adventurous travelers interested in hiking the hills and equatorial jungles inhabited by the endemic species. The people of Rwanda remain positive about their future, and the political stability that has taken hold since the horrors of the 1994 genocide allows a growing number of international tourists to share in the optimism.