8 days in Rwanda Itinerary

Take a break from the city and head to Safaris and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Head to Inema Arts Centre and Azizi Life Boutiquefor plenty of shopping. Next up on the itinerary: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at 1000 Hills Distillery, wander the streets of Muslim Quarter, and view the masterpieces at Ivuka Arts Studio.

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Lagos, Nigeria to Kigali is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Lagos to Kigali. Traveling from Lagos in December, expect Kigali to be little chillier, temps between 31°C and 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Ruhengeri.

Escape the urban bustle at Volcanoes National Park and Congo Nile Trail. Next up on the itinerary: look for gifts at Umuzabibu Mwiza - Home to Handspun Hope, don't miss a visit to Karisoke Research Center - Dian Fossey Camp, and catch all the local highlights with Sightseeing Tours.

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Traveling by car from Kigali to Ruhengeri takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Kigali in December: high temperatures in Ruhengeri hover around 26°C and lows are around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can fly back home.