RwandAir set to finally restore Kamembe flights

 

 

(Posted 19th March 2026)

 

May be a graphic of text that says 'rwandair.com ANNOUNCEMENT RwandAir will resume services between Kigali and Kamembe effective 23 March 2026. flights. Return fares from USD 99 are now available on Kigali-Kamembe Kamembe provides direct access to Rwanda's south-western region, including Lake Kivu and Nyungwe National Park, and remains an important link for both business and leisure travel. Bookings can be made via reservations@rwandair.com or www.rwandair.com.'

 

RwandAir has announced, as per the content in above image,  that Kamembe flights will be resuming as of next Monday, 23rd March, after a lengthy hiatus.

As the airport is located near Nyungwe National Park will tourist visitors be able to access the park without having to endure the long road journey, making it an ideal link for anyone who intends to stay at one of the safari lodges and planning to hike in the park.

Flights to Kamembe also allow to begin the hike along Lake Kivu on the Congo Nile trail, a most scenic hike which then ends in Gisenyi.

ATCNews had reported about this trail in various past articles, the links to two of them shown below.

 

Rwanda tourism breaking news – New Congo Nile Trail is officially launched in Gisenyi today

 

Episodes from my hikes across the Congo Nile Trail

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