15 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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Choose Kigali Art Gallery and Tongo Art Gallery. Explore hidden gems such as Mama Rwanda Village and Librarie Ikirezi Bookshop. Spend the 31st (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Spend the 3rd (Fri) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's much more to do: learn about all things military at Campaign Against Genocide Museum, contemplate the long history of Ntarama Church, take in the spiritual surroundings of Nyamata Church, and stroll the grounds of Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial.

For maps, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Kigali online journey planner.

Belgrade, Serbia to Kigali is an approximately 18-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Belgrade to Kigali is 1 hour. Traveling from Belgrade in January, things will get much warmer in Kigali: highs are around 32°C and lows about 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can drive to Butare.

Butare is a city in the Southern Province of Rwanda and capital of Huye district. The Palace of King Mutara III Rudahigwa and Butare catholic Cathedral will appeal to history buffs. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Ethnographic Museum of Rwanda and The Royal Palace. There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of King's Palace Museum and examine the collection at Murambi Genocide Memorial Center.

To see reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Butare trip planner.

Drive from Kigali to Butare in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in February, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough 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 7th (Tue): contemplate the long history of Bisesero Genocide Memorial, then explore the activities along Lake Kivu, and then cast your line with Kivu boat tours.

To find where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Kibuye trip itinerary builder website.

Traveling by car from Butare to Kibuye takes 3.5 hours. Traveling from Butare in February, you will find days in Kibuye are little chillier (27°C), and nights are about the same (19°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to drive to Ruhengeri.

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

On the 8th (Wed), look for gifts at Umuzabibu Mwiza - Home to Handspun Hope, contemplate the long history of Iby'iwacu Cultural Village, and then don't miss a visit to Karisoke Research Center - Dian Fossey Camp. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Volcanoes National Park.

For more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Ruhengeri trip itinerary planning app.

Traveling by car from Kibuye to Ruhengeri takes 3 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can travel back home.