15 days in Rwanda Itinerary

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 15th (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Spend the 16th (Thu) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Kigali Genocide Memorial, stroll the grounds of Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial, visit Muslim Quarter, and steep yourself in history at Ntarama Church.

For maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Kigali trip website.

Sydney, Australia to Kigali is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Sydney to Kigali due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder evenings in Kigali when traveling from Sydney in February, with lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can drive to Ruhengeri.

Most tourism in Ruhengeri revolves around the famous national park, which shelters mountain gorillas of the volcanic Virunga range.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Sun): explore the striking landscape of Volcanoes National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for gifts at Umuzabibu Mwiza - Home to Handspun Hope, contemplate the long history of Iby'iwacu Cultural Village, and then make a trip to Karisoke Research Center - Dian Fossey Camp.

For other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Ruhengeri trip itinerary maker website.

Getting from Kigali to Ruhengeri by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Kigali in February, you will find days in Ruhengeri are little chillier (26°C), and nights are about the same (17°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Kibuye.

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. On the 21st (Tue), cast your line with Kivu boat tours, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Kivu, and then engage your brain at Museum of Environment. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Bisesero Genocide Memorial and then admire the sheer force of Les Chutes de Ndaba.

To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Kibuye driving holiday planning site.

Drive from Ruhengeri to Kibuye in 3 hours. In February in Kibuye, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) to allow time to drive to Butare.

Butare is a city in the Southern Province of Rwanda and capital of Huye district. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): examine the collection at Murambi Genocide Memorial Center and then examine the collection at Ethnographic Museum of Rwanda. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to The Royal Palace, take an in-depth tour of King's Palace Museum, and then steep yourself in history at The Palace of King Mutara III Rudahigwa.

For photos, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Butare online holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Kibuye to Butare takes 3.5 hours. When traveling from Kibuye in February, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Butare: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 19°C at night. On the 25th (Sat), you'll travel back home.