3 days in Ruhengeri & Rubavu Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): take a spin around town with Lava Bike Tours and then contemplate the long history of Iby'iwacu Cultural Village. On the 3rd (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the striking landscape of Volcanoes National Park and then explore the activities along Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo.

Make your Ruhengeri itinerary with Klarna Trips to find out what to see and where to go.

Kigali to Ruhengeri is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Kigali in August; daily highs in Ruhengeri reach 26°C and lows reach 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can go by car to Rubavu.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Thu): witness a stunning natural landmark at Nyamyumba Hot Springs and then hike along Congo Nile Trail.

To find maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Rubavu online itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Ruhengeri to Rubavu takes an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. August in Rubavu sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive back home.