Maximum Altitude

5,416 metres
Tour type

Eco-Tour, Hiking, Jungle Safari
Fitness level

Easy to Moderate

Overview

The breathtaking landscape and welcoming locals of Rwanda, known as the “country of a thousand hills,” provide one-of-a-kind experiences in one of the most remarkable nations in the world. Its mountains, highland forests, and expansive plains are home to fantastic fauna, giving it remarkable biodiversity.

Nature enthusiasts may go on a safari at Akagera National Park and take a canopy walk to obtain a birds-eye perspective of Nyungwe Forest. Visit Rwanda’s Ethnographic Museum to see the intriguing displays of local traditions and beliefs if you’re interested in culture. The King’s Palace Museum’s royal cows are not to be missed.

Highlights

Visit to Genocide Memorial Park
Enjoy the amazing view of the Himalayas from Kala Patthar
Travel to Kigali Conventional Centre
Visit Nyungwe Forest Reserve
Boat Ride in Lake Kivu
Kigali City Tour
Visit The Presidential Palace Museum

FAQs

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What time should I arrive at the airport for departure?

Passengers are advised to arrive at the Kigali International Airport at least three hours before their flight.

Are visitors coming to Rwanda required to have a COVID-19 test?

Covid-19 testing is no longer a requirement prior to arriving in Rwanda. However, regular Covid-19 testing is encouraged.

Which COVID-19 test is required by health authorities in Rwanda?

The COVID-19 test required to visit Rwanda is known as a Real Time-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) COVID-19 test.

What are the medical contacts in Rwanda for COVID-19 related issues?

For COVID-19-related health issues, please contact the Rwanda Biomedical Centre via the toll-free number 114 or the Medical Team on duty 24/7 at the Kigali International Airport at +250 781 415 724.

I have a long itinerary that will involve visiting three national parks and other places. Some visits to the parks will fall days after I received my test results. Will I have to test again before visiting a national park?

All international tourists visiting national parks are required to schedule their visit within 72 hours of receiving a negative test result. The only accepted test for tourists visiting Volcanoes, Nyungwe, and Gishwati-Mukura National Parks is the SARS-CoV 2 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR). A negative Rapid Antigen test (RDT) will be accepted for Akagera National Park. If your visit/s falls more than 72 hours after the initial test on arrival, you will be required to take another COVID-19 test before visiting the parks.

If I test positive for COVID-19 in Rwanda, who pays for my treatment and can I be evacuated to my country?

Visitors who test positive for COVID-19 can either be evacuated in line with medical evacuation protocols or seek treatment at a designated treatment center in Rwanda at their own cost.

What are the safety and health measures in place at the Kigali International Airport?

To ensure the health and well-being of all passengers, a range of measures have been put in place, including:

Wearing masks at all times for everyone
Readily available hand sanitizers
Physical distancing markings
Regular and thorough disinfecting of the airport and equipment
Kigali International Airport staff have been trained in Infection Prevention, and Control measures and comprehensive guidelines are in place to ensure safe operations. These measures are based on the Public Health Corridor approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization in collaboration with the International Air Transport Association and the World Health Organization.

Is it mandatory to take a COVID-19 test before departure from Rwanda?

Covid test is no longer a requirement to depart Rwanda by air. However, Covid testing (at their own cost) is available for all travellers whose final destination requires one at health centres and other designated sites.

All Rwandan travellers aged 12 years and above must show proof of full vaccination before departing Rwanda by air. Fully vaccinated for people aged 18 years and above means having two doses and a booster when eligible (administered 3 months after second dose.)