{"id":220376,"date":"2019-02-15T15:01:55","date_gmt":"2019-02-15T14:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?p=220376"},"modified":"2024-11-15T15:12:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T14:12:37","slug":"travel-guide-rwanda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/travel-guide-rwanda\/","title":{"rendered":"A travel guide to Rwanda"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Friday\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/follow-me\/\">newsletters<\/a>\u00a0always feature luxury travel\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/contests\/\">contests<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/tips\/\">tips<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/category\/travel-series\/\">series<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/category\/travel-news\/\">news<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Today (February 15, 2019):\u00a0Travel series: a travel guide to Rwanda.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>My travel blog features a section that comprises a selection of destination &amp; travel guides. You can find these travel guides under &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/destinations\/\">destinations<\/a>&#8216; in the blog\u2019s header menu (indicated by the blue arrow in the screenshot below).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Presentatie2.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"220381\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/travel-guide-rwanda\/presentatie2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Presentatie2.jpg?fit=993%2C653&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"993,653\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Presentatie2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Presentatie2.jpg?fit=300%2C197&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Presentatie2.jpg?fit=993%2C653&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-220381\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Presentatie2.jpg?resize=678%2C446&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"678\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Presentatie2.jpg?w=993&amp;ssl=1 993w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Presentatie2.jpg?resize=200%2C132&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Presentatie2.jpg?resize=300%2C197&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Presentatie2.jpg?resize=768%2C505&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I hope these online travel guides \u2013 based on my own travel experiences \u2013 may help you to get\u00a0the most\u00a0out\u00a0of your (luxury) trips. So far, I have published travel guides on the following destinations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/Maldives\">Maldives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/seychelles\">Seychelles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/japan\">Japan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/vietnam\">Vietnam<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/thailand\/\">Thailand<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/greece-travel-guide\/\">Greece<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/turkey\/\">Turkey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/oman\">Oman<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/australia\">Australia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/south-africa\">South Africa<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/tanzania\/\">Tanzania<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/west-canada-rockies\">West Canada &amp; Rockies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/hawaii\/\">Hawaii<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/sri-lanka\/\">Sri Lanka<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/indonesia-travel-guide\/\">Indonesia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Today, I am adding a new travel guide to my blog about Rwanda.\u00a0<span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Situated at the heart of the Albertine Rift, Rwanda is one of Africa\u2019s most biodiverse regions and a haven of rainforest endemism. The\u00a0extraordinarily beautiful, small country is home to more than one third of the world\u2019s remaining mountain gorillas, who live in the high-altitude cloud forests\u00a0of the iconic Virunga Massif.\u00a0A densely-populated country with most people living in rural areas, Rwanda has shown great courage in\u00a0 recovering from the memory of the horrible 1994 genocide. Today, Rwanda is a stable, well-run and peacefully united country that ranks among Africa&#8217;s safest destiations.\u00a0The optimistic energy of the people has earned their country the moniker \u2018Remarkable Rwanda\u2019 and it regularly features on \u2018must-visit\u2019 lists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Get\u00a0the most\u00a0out\u00a0of your (luxury) trip to Rwanda with my travel guide. Find out more about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#time\">Best time to visit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how\">How to get there<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#requirements\">Travel requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#getting\">Getting around<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#inspiration\">Inspiration, highlights, &amp; travel tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#itineraries\">Suggested itineraries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#hotels\">Recommended luxury hotels (+ reviews)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/rwanda-travel-guide-10.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"220365\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/rwanda\/rwanda-travel-guide-10\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/rwanda-travel-guide-10.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,546\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"rwanda travel guide\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;rwanda travel guide &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;rwanda travel guide &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/rwanda-travel-guide-10.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/rwanda-travel-guide-10.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-220365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/rwanda-travel-guide-10.jpg?resize=678%2C382&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"rwanda travel guide \" width=\"678\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/rwanda-travel-guide-10.jpg?w=970&amp;ssl=1 970w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/rwanda-travel-guide-10.jpg?resize=200%2C113&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/rwanda-travel-guide-10.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/rwanda-travel-guide-10.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/rwanda-travel-guide-10.jpg?resize=678%2C381&amp;ssl=1 678w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 id=\"time\"><strong>BEST TIME TO VISIT<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">In the heart of Africa, just south of the equator,\u00a0<span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span>\u2019s relatively high altitude provides it with a remarkably pleasant tropical highland climate, albeit also with plenty of rain.\u00a0Although it\u2019s regarded as a year-round activity, there are quite some some differences in the weather patterns throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">The\u00a0best time to visit\u00a0<span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span>\u00a0is during the short <strong>dry season<\/strong> from mid-December to\u00a0 February\u00a0or over the long dry season months of\u00a0June to September. These periods offer by far the easiest hiking conditions (for gorilla trekking) and the lowest malaria risk. The dry season does not necessarily means sunny season as\u00a0there is often a light cloud cover, which helps to moderate the temperatures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Rwanda<span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">\u2019s long <strong>rainy season<\/strong> lasts from about\u00a0March to May, when the rain is heavy and persistent. This is by far the worst period of the year to visit the country as walking trails are extremely muddy. October to mid-December\u00a0is defined as\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">\u2019s short rainy season, and during this time you may encounter occasional light showers, mainly in the afternoon.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">\u2019s rainy season has one advantage: it\u2019s the best season for spotting chimpanzees as they are easier to locate (in the dry season, when food is harder to find, the chimpanzees often withdraw far into the jungle\u2019s interior).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 id=\"how\"><strong>HOW TO GET THERE<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Most travelers arrive in\u00a0<span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span>\u00a0via Kigali International Airport, the<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0main gateway for all destinations in the country. More and more airlines now offer direct flights to\u00a0<span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" data-markjs=\"true\">Kigali<\/span>, including KLM, Brussels Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and\u00a0<span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span>\u2019s national proud, its flagship carrier\u00a0<span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span>ir.\u00a0Click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kigali_International_Airport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0for a continuously updated list of airlines that offer direct flights to Kigali.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">It\u2019s also possible to arrive in\u00a0<span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span>\u00a0overland as part of a multi-country itinerary.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span>\u00a0is bordered by Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the south, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west.\u00a0Visiting Congo and Burundi is off limits these days (due to\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">unpredictable security situation and the potential for violent civil unrest), but the\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">land border crossings with Uganda and Tanzania are open and many tourists combine these countries with Rwanda in one single holiday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Before you buy a plane ticket, consider reading my\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/how-to-book-a-flight\/\">tips &amp; tricks for buying the cheapest plane ticket<\/a>.<span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 id=\"requirements\"><strong>TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Requirements\u00a0for\u00a0entry\u00a0into\u00a0<span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span>\u00a0differ from country to country, and are subject to change. Prior to departure, always check with your government and your nearest\u00a0<span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span>n embassy or consulate what documents you need for travel to Rwanda.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\">You need a valid\u00a0<strong>passport<\/strong>.\u00a0The passport must be valid\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">for six months after\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">entry<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0into the country. Y<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">ou need one blank page on your passport for entry stamps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>You need a <strong>visa<\/strong> to enter\u00a0<span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">. 30 day tourist visas are available on arrival for $30 USD. You can pay in cash (sterling, US dollars or\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">n francs) or by Visa\/Mastercard. Payment by credit card may not be available at all land border crossings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Make sure you read my\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/02\/28\/10-tips-to-start-preparing-your-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">10 tips to plan a worry-free trip<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"EN-US\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 id=\"getting\"><strong>GETTING AROUND<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">It&#8217;s pretty easy and straightforward to get around in the small country of\u00a0<span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span>, with most places of interest located within a few hours drive from the capital Kigali.\u00a0<span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span>\u00a0has one of the best road systems in Africa, with a well maintained network of paved two-lane roads. The only gravel roads you\u2019ll encounter are those in the more remote areas or within the national parks.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">When you book a trip to\u00a0<span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span>, you\u2019re most likely to do so via a tour operator that will arrange a\u00a0<b>driver<\/b>\u00a0who doubles as an informal guide. Most tourists in\u00a0<span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span>\u00a0explore the country\u2019s three National Parks (Akagera, Volcanoes and Nyungwe) with a driver in a four-wheel drive vehicle. For my own travels, I used <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uberluxesafaris.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uber Luxe Safaris<\/a> and I was extremely happy with their service (I highly recommend them).<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">If you are on a budget, you may consider public transport (e.g. privately run buses and\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">well-maintained, modern minibuses<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">),\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">which is more organized than elsewhere in East Africa, with regular, scheduled departures.<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Most towns are small enough to negotiate by foot, but both Kigali and Butare sprawl over several steep hills &#8211; you\u2019ll need to catch a minibus or a taxi to get around.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>If you have money to burn, private flight and helicopter transfers are also available (and can be arranged via your tour operator or lodge).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 id=\"inspiration\"><strong>INSPIRATION, HIGHLIGHTS &amp; TRAVEL TIPS<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">There are many reasons why\u00a0<span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span>\u00a0should be on your bucket list:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span class=\"x_css-answer-span\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Track mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Observe chimpanzees in the wild at Nyungwe National Park<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Unwind at Lake Kivu<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Take a tour of a tea or coffee plantation<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Go on safari in Akagera National Park<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Climb a volcano<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Hike to Dian Fossey&#8217;s tomb<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Learn about\u00a0<span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">n culture at Butare&#8217;s Ethnographic Museum<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Stay at Hotel Des Mille Collines (Hotel\u00a0<span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The following, comprehensive articles may also inspire you and help you plan your holiday to\u00a0<span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2019\/02\/11\/best-things-to-do-rwanda\/\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Top 10 best things to do in\u00a0<span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/how-to-book-a-hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Tips &amp; tricks for getting the best deal at a luxury hotel<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/how-to-book-a-flight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Tips &amp; tricks for buying the cheapest plane ticket<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 id=\"itineraries\"><strong>SUGGESTED ITINERARIES\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Rwanda is a small country and it&#8217;s easy to explore all of its highlight within a short time frame. I suggest the following one week itinerary in\u00a0<span class=\"mark9fiwmyvn7\" data-markjs=\"true\">Rwanda<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><strong>Day 1 &amp; 2<\/strong>: arrival &amp; exploration of Kigali (including tour of the Genocide Memorial).<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Recommended hotels: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenahotels.com\/serenakigali\/en\/default.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kigali Serena Hotel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/hotel-rooms\/kglmc-kigali-marriott-hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Hotel<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radissonblu.com\/en\/hotel-kigali\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Radison Blue Hotel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day 3 &amp; 4<\/strong>: 3 hour drive to Akagera National Park, and exploration of the park (home to the Big Five) by game drives and boat.\n<ul>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Recommended lodge: <a href=\"https:\/\/wilderness-safaris.com\/our-camps\/camps\/magashi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Magashi Camp by Wilderness Safaris<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day 5 &amp; 6<\/strong>: 5 hour drive to Volcanoes National Park, with gorilla tracking the next day\n<ul>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Recommended hotels: <a href=\"https:\/\/wilderness-safaris.com\/our-camps\/camps\/bisate-lodge?utm_expid=.fnUYD4EcQiONQVATEY4AcA.0&amp;utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bisate Lodge by Wilderness Safaris<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oneandonlyresorts.com\/one-and-only-gorillas-nest-rwanda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One&amp;Only Gorillas Camp<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/rwanda.singita.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Singita Kwitonda<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day 7 &amp; 8<\/strong>: 6 hour drive along Lake Kivu to Nyungwe National Park, with a capony walk in the rainforest and chimps tracking the next day.\n<ul>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Recommended hotel: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oneandonlyresorts.com\/one-and-only-nyungwe-house-rwanda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One&amp;Only Nyungwe House<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">If you have more time, I highly recommend to spend some additional nights to unwind in Volcanoes National Park and\/or Nyungwe National Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 id=\"hotels\"><strong>RECOMMENDED LUXURY HOTELS (+ REVIEWS)<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Below, you find my reviews of hotels in Rwanda (with pros, cons, &amp; tips to save money per hotel).<\/p>\n<ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/review-ruzizi-tented-lodge\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ruzizi-tented-lodge.jpg?fit=200%2C113&amp;ssl=1\" 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review&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;bisate lodge rwanda review&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/bisate-lodge-review.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/bisate-lodge-review.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/review-bisate-lodge\/\">Review of Bisate Lodge (Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/review-kigali-serena\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Kigali-Serena-Hotel.jpg?fit=200%2C113&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Kigali Serena Hotel\" 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