25 days in Rwanda Itinerary

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Huye: Nyanza (The Palace of King Mutara III Rudahigwa & The Royal Palace), Our Lady of Kibeho Shrine (in Kibeho) and Butare (Nyungwe National Park, King's Palace Museum, &more).

To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Huye trip planner.

Kigali to Huye is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) 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. On the 29th (Sat), cast your line with Kivu boat tours, then explore the activities along Lake Kivu, and then get curious at Museum of Environment. On your second day here, admire the sheer force of Les Chutes de Ndaba and then contemplate the long history of Bisesero Genocide Memorial.

To see ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Kibuye travel app.

You can drive from Huye to Kibuye in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, daytime highs in Kibuye are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to 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 31st (Mon) exploring nature at Volcanoes National Park. And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Karisoke Research Center - Dian Fossey Camp, stop by Umuzabibu Mwiza - Home to Handspun Hope, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo, and steep yourself in history at Iby'iwacu Cultural Village.

For more things to do, photos, maps, and tourist information, read Ruhengeri online trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from Kibuye to Ruhengeri in 3 hours. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Kibuye in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Ruhengeri, with lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can drive to Kigali.

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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kigali: Lakeside Fish Farm (in Gashora) and Ahazaza Centre (in Muhanga). Spend the 4th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Spend the 5th (Sat) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. The adventure continues: examine the collection at Kigali Genocide Memorial, view the masterpieces at Ivuka Arts Studio, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nyamata Church, and explore the world behind art at Rwanda Art Museum.

To see maps, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Kigali driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Ruhengeri to Kigali takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Ruhengeri in November: highs in Kigali hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.