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Rwanda Highlights and Events
Travel in Rwanda with Intrepid
From stealing magic moments with mountain-dwelling gorillas to experiencing heart-warming encounters with villagers, Rwanda will deliver experiences unlike any other. Volcanic mountains, dense forests, tranquil lakes and lively towns add a stunning backdrop to Rwanda’s real gems – the sincere, proud people and majestic, mysterious wildlife.
Experience Rwanda's highlights on these trips
Africa Encompassed Northbound
60 days
Basix
- USD $4,940CAD $4,695AUD $4,540EUR €3,460GBP £2,880NZD $5,795ZAR R37,640CHF FR4,255Trip Price tool tip
- USD $3,450Kitty tool tip
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USD $8,390*CAD $8,044*AUD $7,841*EUR €5,868*GBP £4,984*NZD $9,935*ZAR R61,634*CHF FR6,983** Total price tool tip
Vic Falls to Gorillas
39 days
Basix
- USD $3,150CAD $3,000AUD $2,895EUR €2,210GBP £1,835NZD $3,705ZAR R24,000CHF FR2,715Trip Price tool tip
- USD $2,675Kitty tool tip
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USD $5,860*CAD $5,631*AUD $5,488*EUR €4,077*GBP £3,488*NZD $6,957*ZAR R42,848*CHF FR4,830** Total price tool tip
Gorillas to Vic Falls
39 days
Basix
- USD $3,210CAD $3,055AUD $2,950EUR €2,250GBP £1,870NZD $3,780ZAR R24,460CHF FR2,765Trip Price tool tip
- USD $2,705Kitty tool tip
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USD $5,955*CAD $5,720*AUD $5,576*EUR €4,138*GBP £3,544*NZD $7,074*ZAR R43,551*CHF FR4,904** Total price tool tip
Africa Encompassed Southbound
60 days
Basix
- USD $4,920CAD $4,680AUD $4,520EUR €3,465GBP £2,865NZD $5,790ZAR R37,475CHF FR4,245Trip Price tool tip
- USD $3,415Kitty tool tip
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USD $8,375*CAD $8,034*AUD $7,826*EUR €5,848*GBP £4,972*NZD $9,936*ZAR R61,504*CHF FR6,946** Total price tool tip
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Highlights
- Shop for Rwandan handicrafts in the markets of Kigali
- Kick back on the serene shores of beautiful Lake Kivu
- Stay in a lodge nestled in the heart of a national park
- Relax on the beautiful beaches of gorgeous Gisenyi
- Be welcomed by friendly locals on a cosy homestay
- See cheeky monkeys and chimpanzees in the Nyungwe National Park
- Encounter majestic gorillas while on an exciting rainforest trek
- Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre to reflect on the past
- Learn about Rwandan history and culture at Butare’s National Museum
- Enjoy local food and culture in the town of Ruhengeri
Festivals and Events
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Christmas
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- With the majority of Rwandans being Christian, Christmas is an important time for most. Rwandans typically don’t celebrate Christmas in a commercial way, with most foregoing gift giving and choosing to spend time at church and with family. Church services are usually a formal affair and run for several hours, with locals getting dressed up in their finest attire to attend mass. Time is then spent eating and socialising with family and friends.
Intrepid has no control over changes made to festival and event dates and activities. Note that some Intrepid trips which include an event as part of their itinerary, may be surcharged. Where festivals or events are not included as part of an Intrepid trip, all costs associated with the event will need to be paid for by the client. Please check before booking your Intrepid trip that it does match up with key festival or event dates.
Rwanda's Top Picks
Rwanda is also known as 'The Land of a Thousand Hills'
Top 10 Amazing Experiences of Rwanda
- Gorillas in the Mist: Trekking through the steamy jungle is well worth it once you set eyes upon a family of silverback gorillas. Watch them interact and play and marvel at how similar they are to humans. Watching these rare creatures is utterly captivating and engrossing – you won’t want to leave.
- National Treasures: Stop in at the Butare National Museum, considered one of the best museums in East Africa. Featuring tribal art, traditional housing, musical instruments and other artefacts, this museum offers visitors a great grounding in Rwandan history and culture.
- Moving Memorial: Be touched by the spirit of the Rwandan people when visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre. This place is dedicated to the people who lost their lives in the genocide of 1994, and provides a peaceful space for survivors to mourn and ultimately heal.
- Chill Out Lakeside: Experience the serenity and beauty of Rwanda’s Lake Kivu. Whether you’re enjoying a relaxing walk on the shores or heading out on a boat, Lake Kivu provides a pocket of aquatic splendour in a landlocked country.
- Monkey Magic: Have fun finding chimps, baboons and monkeys in the trees of the Nyungwe National Park. The dense rainforest terrain offers the perfect environment for these amazing creatures to live in.
- Home Sweet Home: Experience true Rwandan hospitality while spending time with a local family on a homestay. Enjoy home cooking and new friendships – something you just can’t get when staying at a hotel.
- To Market: Strolling through the markets of Kigali is a great way to get acquainted with this up-and-coming city. Buy some trinkets or fresh produce, chat with locals and watch market-life in action.
- Beach Bliss: The small town of Gisenyi is home to unspoilt beaches where you won't have to fight for a spot to laze on them. Enjoy the isolation and make the most of the space in this pocket of paradise.
- Small Town Charm: Known as the gateway town to the gorillas, Ruhengeri offers a change of pace to the crowds of Kigali. Be touched by the warmth and sincerity of the local people while staying in this town of about 80,000 people.
- Feel the Beat: Soak up a bit of nightlife by getting your groove on to African and Western pop music in one of Kigali’s busy nightspots. New Cadillac and Republika Lounge are popular with both locals and expats, so why not see how the city comes to life after dark.
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Rwanda at a glance
- 22
- Kigali (population 851,000)
- 11.3 million
- Kinyarwanda, French, English
- RWF
- (GMT+02:00) Windhoek
- Type C (European 2-pin), Type J (Swiss 3-pin)
- +250
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