Let’s explore Rwanda, the most advanced african country
This is an excerpt from a longer article
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Note: This article detailing logistic can be a nice read as well
Tips on how to travel Africa
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Itinerary done quick
🇷🇼 RWANDA
| Day | Destination | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Kigali | Enter Rwanda, rest |
| Day 2 | Kigali | Enjoy the city |
| Day 3 | Ruhengeri | Arrive and prepare |
| Day 4 | Volcanoes NP | Volcanoes/Gorillas |
| Day 5 | Kibuye | Get to see Lake Kivu |
| Day 6 | Kigali | Departure |
That’s it! Do click on the links (destination name) to learn more!
Day 1 Road to Kigali
Cross the border at Katuna.
Smooth and organized.
Arrive in Kigali by afternoon; it’s clean, hilly and calm.
I decided to relax.
Day 2 Kigali
Visit the Genocide Memorial, check a cafe or eat some Rolex (Rolled eggs) and the see the conference center.
The city is spotless and easy to navigate with moto-taxis. Be warned, the memorial is hardcore.
There aren’t many things to see in Kigali, but I love it.
Good Read: Petit Pays from Gael Faye is a must, if you want to understand the life of those who survived the genocide, it explains things nicely
Day 3 Ruhengeri
Bus north (3h30 min).
Gateway to Volcanoes National Park.
Cooler weather, nice mountain views, but nothing else; Do what you can with your free time,
I decided to read, play video games and eat in restaurants.
Day 4 Volcanoes NP
Gorilla trekking if your budget allows and you want to support wildlife or… See them for free by doing the caldera day hike. If ya lucky, that’s it. I met a traveler that did it the day before I did and had great pictures of gorillas.
Careful of the gorilla scam, locals will tell you they have a way to see gorillas for “cheap”. Apparently, there will never be gorillas. I don’t fall into scams, so I didn’t check.
Day 5 Kibuye
Head south by bus (4h).
Kibuye sits on Lake Kivu, full of islands and fishing boats.
Great sunsets and peaceful evenings.
If you have time, you can enjoy the Congo Nile trail, it was my original plan You walk for 5 days or more along the shore. It sounds a bit samey, but it might be nice.
Day 6bis Congo Nile
Extend for how many days you like
Day 6 Return to Kigali
Back to Kigali (3h).
Use the last day for shopping, coffee, or just resting before your flight.
It’s the end of the article and I’m getting lazy!
Day X Return to Kigali
- Visit the National park north
- Go further south to Bujumbura
- Go south East to Tanzania
- Go North West to Uganda
- Fight with gorillas in lava filled volcanoes in Congo
- ♫♪ Coucou les congolais ♪♫
