14 days in Rwanda Itinerary

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.

Nyamata Church and Saint-Famille Church will appeal to history buffs. Do your shopping at Niyo Arts Gallery and Azizi Life Studio. Spend the 24th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: wander the streets of Muslim Quarter, browse the exhibits of Inema Arts Centre, view the masterpieces at Kigali Center for Photography, and hunt for treasures at Nyabugogo Marche Market.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Kigali is an approximately 14-hour flight. Traveling from Amsterdam to Kigali, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from Amsterdam in April: high temperatures in Kigali hover around 30°C and lows are around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to drive to Nyanza.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sat): contemplate the long history of The Royal Palace and then contemplate the long history of The Palace of King Mutara III Rudahigwa.

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Getting from Kigali to Nyanza by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. April in Nyanza sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) 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. Start off your visit on the 1st (Sun): engage your brain at Museum of Environment and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Kivu. On the 2nd (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the dramatic scenery at Les Chutes de Ndaba and then steep yourself in history at Bisesero Genocide Memorial.

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You can drive from Nyanza to Kibuye in 2 hours. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Nyanza in April, expect nights in Kibuye to be about the same, around 19°C, while days are little chillier, around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Ruhengeri.

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

Get outdoors at Congo Nile Trail and Kayaking & Canoeing. And it doesn't end there: stop by Umuzabibu Mwiza - Home to Handspun Hope, make a trip to Karisoke Research Center - Dian Fossey Camp, and contemplate the long history of Iby'iwacu Cultural Village.

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Getting from Kibuye to Ruhengeri by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Kibuye in May, Ruhengeri is a bit cooler at night with lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.