2 days in Northern Province Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Northern Province travel planner
Start: Kigali
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End: Kigali
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Ruhengeri — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sat): stop by Umuzabibu Mwiza - Home to Handspun Hope, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo, then don't miss a visit to Karisoke Research Center - Dian Fossey Camp, and finally contemplate the long history of Iby'iwacu Cultural Village. On your second day here, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Volcanoes National Park.
To find other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Ruhengeri road trip app.
Kigali to Ruhengeri is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Kigali in February: highs in Ruhengeri hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can drive back home.
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To find other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Ruhengeri road trip app.
Kigali to Ruhengeri is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Kigali in February: highs in Ruhengeri hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can drive back home.
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Northern Province travel guide
Climb up an inactive volcano, the highest point of the country at 4,507 m (14,787 ft), as well as numerous other summits in Northern Province and the city of Musanze, its capital. The riches of natural attractions, lakes, and waterfalls generate the bulk of tourism in the Northern Province, and add to its tranquil and pristine atmosphere. Cave exploration and adventurous guided tours rank highly on many Northern Province itineraries.
