35 days in Rwanda Itinerary

Eastern Province is the largest, the most populous and the least densely populated of Rwanda's five provinces. Take the guesswork out of planning a Eastern Province vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.

Exeter, UK to Eastern Province is an approximately 21-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Exeter to Eastern Province. May in Eastern Province sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C at night. On the 6th (Fri), you'll travel to Huye.

Get out of town with these interesting Huye side-trips: Butare (Nyungwe National Park, King's Palace Museum, &more).

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You can drive from Eastern Province to Huye in 4 hours. Another option is to do a combination of car and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Tue) 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. Kibuye is known for nature, historic sites, and childrens museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Kivu, get curious at Museum of Environment, take in the dramatic scenery at Les Chutes de Ndaba, and steep yourself in history at Bisesero Genocide Memorial.

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You can drive from Huye to Kibuye in 3.5 hours. May in Kibuye sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C at night. On the 14th (Sat), you're off to Ruhengeri.

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

Take a break from Ruhengeri with a short trip to Congo Nile Trail in Rubavu, about 1h 10 min away. There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Iby'iwacu Cultural Village, paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, look for gifts at Umuzabibu Mwiza - Home to Handspun Hope, and make a trip to Karisoke Research Center - Dian Fossey Camp.

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Drive from Kibuye to Ruhengeri in 3 hours. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Ruhengeri when traveling from Kibuye in May, with lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can drive to Kigali.

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 21st (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Kigali Genocide Memorial, stroll the grounds of Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial, contemplate the long history of Ntarama Church, and get advice or help at Librarie Ikirezi Bookshop.

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You can drive from Ruhengeri to Kigali in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. When traveling from Ruhengeri in May, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Kigali: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.