7 days in Kigali & Butare Itinerary

Kigali is known for museums, wildlife, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get active on the water at Kingfisher Journeys, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, view the masterpieces at Ivuka Arts Studio, and take a memorable excursion with Explore RwandaTours.

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If you are flying in from Qatar, the closest major aiport is Kigali International Airport. In January, daily temperatures in Kigali can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Butare.

On the 26th (Thu), examine the collection at Murambi Genocide Memorial Center, then steep yourself in history at The Royal Palace, then get engrossed in the history at King's Palace Museum, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Butare catholic Cathedral.

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Traveling by car from Kigali to Butare takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in January, and nighttime lows around 19°C.