21 days in Kigali, Nairobi & Entebbe 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.

Spend the 21st (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Spend the 22nd (Sat) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Kigali Genocide Memorial, view the masterpieces at Choose Kigali Art Gallery, look for gifts at Azizi Life Boutique, and get advice or help at Librarie Ikirezi Bookshop.

For reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Kigali trip itinerary planner.

Lagos, Nigeria to Kigali is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Lagos to Kigali, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In October, Kigali is slightly colder than Lagos - with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can fly to Nairobi.

You're likely to visit Nairobi at least once on a trip to Kenya, as the sprawling city houses the country's international airport and remains the jump-off point for many tours and safaris.

Spend the 27th (Thu) exploring nature at Nairobi National Park. On the 1st (Tue), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. There's much more to do: stroll through Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

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You can fly from Kigali to Nairobi in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Africa Time to East Africa Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In October, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to fly to Entebbe.

Nestled on Lake Victoria Peninsula, the laid-back town of Entebbe once served as seat of the colonial government, yet remains widely known as the scene of the 1976 Israeli rescue of hostages kidnapped by Palestinian and German plane hijackers.

Change things up with a short trip to Buggala Island in Ssese Islands (about 1h 30 min away). Spend the 3rd (Thu) in the pleasant surroundings of Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary. There's still lots to do: admire the natural beauty at Entebbe Botanic Gardens, see Off-Road Tours, meet the residents at Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre, and stop by Kampala Fair (in Entebbe).

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Getting from Nairobi to Entebbe by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In November in Entebbe, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.