Place to visit
Mount Sabyinyo, Rwanda: what it is and when to go
Mount Sabyinyo is a mountain in eastern Africa in Rwanda (Ruhengeri), at 3,537 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is June to August, a short season because of the altitude. There are about 12 h 05 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 27 Wikipedias: it is one of the ten best-known places in Rwanda out of the 27 on this site. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in eastern Africa · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Rwanda
- Elevation
- 3,537 m
- Best time
- June to August.
- Nearest airport
- KGL Kigali, 89 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -1.38772, 29.59446
What it is and where
Mount Sabyinyo is a mountain in eastern Africa in Rwanda (Ruhengeri), at 3,537 m above sea level. It has articles in 27 Wikipedias: it is one of the ten best-known places in Rwanda out of the 27 on this site.
It is in Ruhengeri, where this site lists 10 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -1.38772, 29.59446; the nearest main airport is Kigali International Airport (KGL, Kigali), 89 km as the crow flies. How to get around Rwanda (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature places in Rwanda. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Mount Sabyinyo is June to August, and the season is short because it sits at 3,537 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanPossible12:04
- FebPossible12:03
- MarBetter not12:01
- AprBetter not11:58
- MayPossible11:56
- JunBest time11:55
- JulBest time11:56
- AugBest time11:57
- SepPossible12:00
- OctBetter not12:02
- NovBetter not12:04
- DecPossible12:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 05 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | June to August | December to February, May and September |
| Mountains | June to August | December to February, May and September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Mount Sabyinyo has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Rwanda in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Rwanda
To enter Rwanda there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “The gorilla permit: 1,500 dollars and months in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Rwanda checklist. Currency: Rwandan franc (RWF); plugs: Type C and J · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 police · 912 ambulance · 111 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mount GahingaNature5.6 km
- Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla FundMuseum5.9 km
- Mount MuhaburaMountain on Rwanda–Uganda border9.3 km
- Volcanoes National ParkNational park in Rwanda9.7 km
- Mount BisokeA volcano located on the border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda14 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Rwanda guide.
More in Rwanda: Nature
- Mount Karisimbi: volcano on the Rwanda–Democratic Republic of the Congo border
- Nyungwe Forest: national park located in southwest part of Rwanda
- Akagera National Park: A place where they do tourisme
- Karisoke Research Center: research institute
- Mount Buziganjwiri: Summit
- Mount Hehu: mountain in Rwanda
Every Rwanda place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mount Sabyinyo?
It is a mountain in eastern Africa in Rwanda. It has articles in 27 Wikipedias: it is one of the ten best-known places in Rwanda out of the 27 on this site.
When is the best time to visit Mount Sabyinyo?
June to August, and it is worth checking carefully: at 3,537 m the season is shorter than lower down. There are about 12 h 05 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Mount Sabyinyo?
The nearest main airport is Kigali International Airport (KGL), 89 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Rwanda is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Rwanda map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mount Gahinga, Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, Mount Muhabura. The rest is in the Rwanda guide.
Keep reading
- Ruhengeri10 places to see in and around Ruhengeri, Rwanda: Mount Karisimbi, Volcanoes National Park, Mount Sabyinyo. Best time: June to August.
- Nature15 places for nature in Rwanda, from Mount Karisimbi to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to August. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- RwandaBefore travelling to Rwanda: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Rwanda has one of the most open policies on the continent: visa on arrival for every na…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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