9 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.

Spend the 6th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Kigali Genocide Memorial, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at 1000 Hills Distillery, and take in the exciting artwork at Niyo Arts Gallery.

To find ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Kigali day trip planner.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Kigali is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Riyadh to Kigali. March in Kigali sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can go by car to Ruhengeri.

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

Spend the 8th (Wed) exploring nature at Volcanoes National Park. There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Iby'iwacu Cultural Village, take in the local highlights with Lux Gorilla Safaris Ltd, make a trip to Karisoke Research Center - Dian Fossey Camp, and look for gifts at Umuzabibu Mwiza - Home to Handspun Hope.

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Getting from Kigali to Ruhengeri by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Kigali in March, expect Ruhengeri to be a bit cooler, temps between 25°C and 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.