12 days in Rwanda Itinerary

Spend the 19th (Thu) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Spend the 21st (Sat) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nyamata Church, explore the different monuments and memorials at Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial, browse the exhibits of Niyo Arts Gallery, and take in the exciting artwork at Mama Rwanda Village.

To see maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Kigali trip maker website.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Kigali. In January, daytime highs in Kigali are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can drive to Ruhengeri.

Spend the 24th (Tue) exploring nature at Volcanoes National Park. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Karisoke Research Center - Dian Fossey Camp, contemplate the long history of Iby'iwacu Cultural Village, look for gifts at Umuzabibu Mwiza - Home to Handspun Hope, and contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo.

To find photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Ruhengeri day trip planning tool.

Drive from Kigali to Ruhengeri in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, Ruhengeri is little chillier than Kigali - with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Kibuye.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Fri): engage your brain at Museum of Environment, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Kivu, and then cast your line with Kivu boat tours.

For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Kibuye trip itinerary builder app.

Getting from Ruhengeri to Kibuye by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Ruhengeri in January, expect a bit warmer with lows of 20°C in Kibuye. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Butare.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Sat): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Butare catholic Cathedral and then examine the collection at Murambi Genocide Memorial Center. On the 29th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to The Royal Palace, then take an in-depth tour of King's Palace Museum, and then examine the collection at Ethnographic Museum of Rwanda.

To see reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Butare online sightseeing planner.

Drive from Kibuye to Butare in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Kibuye in January: highs in Butare hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to drive back home.