While it might have been the gorillas that entice you to Rwanda, it’s the people of Rwanda who will keep you coming back. Ancient traditions of honour and hospitality run strong here, and anybody who takes the time to discover Rwandan culture will find a proud and unique people, happy to welcome you into their lives and introduce you to their traditions. Music and dance play an essential role in everyday life here, and performances range from dashing demonstrations of bravery and prowess to humorous songs, light-hearted dances, and rural artistry with roots in traditional agriculture. Traditional songs are often accompanied by a solitary lulunga a harp-like instrument with eight strings - while more celebratory dances are backed by a drum orchestra, which typically comprises seven to nine members who collectively produce a hypnotic and exciting explosion set of intertwining rhythms. Murakaza Neza!
Day 1 - Kigali
- Transfer from Kigali international airport to your hotel in Kigali
Day 2 - Nyungwe Forest, Kigali
- Azizi Life
- Nyamirambo Women's Center tour
Day 3 - Kigali, Volcanoes National Park
- Transfer from Musanze to Kigali
- Kigali Genocide memorial site
- Kimironko Market
Day 4 - Volcanoes National Park
- Gorilla trekking
- Ibyi Iwacu cultural village
Day 5 - Volcanoes National Park
- Gatsura village tour
- Transfer from Volcanoes National Park to Kigali international airport
Most come to Rwanda for the gorilla-trekking, which is technically a year-round activity. The optimum hiking conditions however are the dry months from mid December to early February, or the warm summer months from June to September. Though it's fine to visit outside of this time, rain can make steep paths slippery; the malaria risk is also markedly higher. If seeing chimpanzees are your priority, the rainy seasons are preferable; these fall mid-February to early June, and mid-September to mid-December. In the dry season, chimps travel further into the forest to find food and are therefore harder to find. Weather-wise, temperatures vary depending on altitude, but averages at around 21 degrees C in the capital, Kigali. Rain is heavy and persistent March to May, but then dry during the summer months of June to mid-September. As these are also prime gorilla-viewing months, the summer is deemed the best time to visit.
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