Rwanda 3 Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Kigali City Tour
- Arrival at Kigali International Airport (KGL) (visa requirements: Rwandan e-Visa is required for most nationalities. Apply online before your trip: Rwanda Online Visa Application)
- Transfer to Hotel (Recommendations: Kigali Serena Hotel, Step Town by Kigali Heritage, Hotel Mille Collines)
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Kigali City Tour (Visit sites like the Genocide Memorial, Presidential Palace Museum, Craft Markets, and Nyamirambo Women’s Center)
- Lunch at a local restaurant (Recommendations: Heaven Restaurant, Chez Lando, The Bavarian Inn)
- Dinner and rest at the hotel
Day 2: Volcanoes National Park
- Early Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Volcanoes National Park (Approx. 2.5 hours drive from Kigali. Organize a guided tour with a local company like Volcanoes Safaris, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge)
- Gorilla Trekking (Meet with your guide for briefing before starting the trek. The experience can last anywhere from 2 to 8 hours, but it’s worth every moment!)
- Lunch at a local restaurant within the park
- Visit Dian Fossey’s Karisoke Research Center
- Transfer back to Kigali (Approx. 2.5 hours drive)
- Dinner and rest at the hotel
Day 3: Akagera National Park & Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Akagera National Park (Approx. 2 hours drive from Kigali. Organize a guided tour with a local company)
- Game Drive (Explore the savannah, lakes, and swamps for wildlife like elephants, lions, hippos, and various bird species)
- Lunch at a local restaurant within the park
- Return to Kigali (Approx. 2 hours drive)
- Free time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing in Kigali
- Transfer to Kigali International Airport (KGL) for your departure flight