Day-by-day itinerary
6 Days Kibeho Visit and Kigali City Tour Experience
Pricing
Price per person
Rates below are for this 6-day itinerary and scale with your group size. Every safari is private and tailor-made — final pricing is confirmed with your dates and chosen lodges.
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$2,174per person
$4,347 total for 2 travellers
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Where you'll travel
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Trip highlights
- Kibeho shrine
- Kigali walks
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali →Welcome to Rwanda. Transfer to your hotel and unwind.
Full day details →MorningAirport pickup and orientation.
AfternoonWelcome dinner and itinerary briefing.
Good to know · Kigali is one of Africa's cleanest cities — plastic bags are banned.Day 2
Kigali City Tour →A full day exploring Kigali's history and culture.
Full day details →MorningKigali Genocide Memorial visit.
AfternoonInema Arts Centre and Kimironko market.
Good to know · Photography is restricted inside the memorial.Day 3
Kigali to Kibeho →Travel south to Kibeho, Africa's only Vatican-approved Marian apparition site.
Full day details →MorningScenic drive through Nyanza and the southern province.
AfternoonPilgrimage site visit and Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows mass.
AccommodationKibeho Guesthouse
Good to know · Modest dress is required at the shrine.Day 4
Kibeho Pilgrimage Day →Full day at the shrine for prayer, reflection and meeting with sisters.
Full day details →MorningMorning mass and Stations of the Cross.
AfternoonApparition site visit and testimony sessions.
AccommodationKibeho Guesthouse
Good to know · Sundays draw the largest crowds; plan accordingly.Day 5
Kibeho to Nyungwe Edge & back to Kigali →Drive back via the Nyungwe forest edge with cultural stops.
Full day details →MorningDrive north with stops at the King's Palace in Nyanza.
AfternoonLunch at a local restaurant and return to Kigali.
Good to know · The road is winding — sit up front if you're prone to motion sickness.Day 6
Departure →Final breakfast and transfer to the airport.
Full day details →MorningMorning at leisure, optional craft shopping.
AfternoonAirport transfer for your departure flight.
Good to know · Late checkout can be arranged subject to availability.
From the trail
Moments from this safari
Before you book
What to know about travelling in Rwanda
Visas, permits, health requirements, seasons, money and tipping — everything specific to this destination.
Before you book · Rwanda
Travelling in Rwanda
- Visas & entry
- Visa on arrival for all nationalities (USD 50, 30 days) or apply via Irembo in advance; many African and Commonwealth passports enter visa-free. The East Africa Tourist Visa (USD 100) covers Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya. Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic country.
- Arrival gateway
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) — most parks are a 2–4 hour drive on excellent tarmac.
- Permits
- Rwanda gorilla permits are USD 1,500 per person (golden monkey USD 100, Nyungwe chimpanzee USD 150). Only 8 trekkers per gorilla family per day; permits are non-refundable and sell out for June–September, so book early.
- Best time to travel
- June–September (long dry season) and mid-December–February are best for trekking and game drives. March–May is the long rains — lush, atmospheric and quieter.
- Health & vaccinations
- Malaria prophylaxis recommended, particularly for Akagera and Lake Kivu. Rwanda has excellent private clinics in Kigali. Trekkers must be symptom-free of respiratory illness on the day of the trek.
- Money & payments
- Rwandan Franc (RWF). Cards and mobile money are widely used in Kigali; carry USD or RWF cash for rural markets, tips and community visits.
- Weather & climate
- Temperate 'land of a thousand hills' climate: 22–27°C by day in Kigali, 10–15°C nights at Volcanoes National Park (2,500 m+), regular afternoon showers in the green seasons.
- Connectivity
- One of the best-connected countries in Africa — fast 4G nationwide and Wi-Fi in nearly every lodge.
- Tipping guideline
- USD 15–20 per guest for the tracking team after a gorilla trek, USD 15–20 for a porter, USD 10–15 per day for your driver-guide, and 5–10% in Kigali restaurants.
- What to pack
- Waterproof hiking boots, long trousers and sleeves, gaiters, gloves, rain shell, warm layer for the volcano slopes, daypack, and 2 litres of water for trekking days.
- Local etiquette
- Plastic bags are banned nationwide. Rwanda is exceptionally clean and orderly — photography of government buildings, airports and military sites is not permitted. Genocide memorials require quiet, respectful dress.
Requirements and fees change. We reconfirm current visa, permit and health rules in writing before you pay any balance.