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On 13 October 2026, Rwanda was announced as host of the Africa Grand Prix in the 2030s, on a new purpose-built circuit in Bugesera, about 40 km south of Kigali. Sunbelle Adventures, a Nairobi-based luxury and ultra-luxury boutique travel company, shows how to turn a race weekend into a private journey across Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zanzibar, combining gorilla treks, Big Five safaris, bespoke golf and beach escapes.
On 13 October 2026, it was announced that Rwanda will host the Africa Grand Prix in the 2030s, on a brand-new, purpose-built circuit in Bugesera, roughly 40 km (25 miles) south of Kigali.
For travellers who expect the extraordinary, this is more than a sporting fixture. It is a reason to design a once-in-a-lifetime journey around it.
At Sunbelle Adventures, a Nairobi-based luxury and ultra-luxury boutique travel company, we create private journeys across Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Zanzibar, with bespoke golf packages woven in. Here is how we would shape a Rwanda race weekend for discerning guests.
Where is the Africa Grand Prix?
The circuit will be in Bugesera District, about 40 km south of Kigali. Guests can stay in the capital's finest properties and travel to the track by private transfer. Race dates, hospitality and ticketing haven't been announced yet, and we will update this page when they are.
Why Rwanda suits a luxury race weekend
Rwanda is known for safety, cleanliness and exceptional service. Kigali is a polished, walkable capital, and the country offers one of Africa's most exclusive wildlife experiences: mountain gorilla trekking. Pairing that with a world-class motorsport event is a rare combination.
Four ways to build the journey
1. The Rwanda signature: gorillas, then the grid
Begin with a private gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park from a luxury lodge, then move to Kigali for race weekend. Extend to Akagera for the Big Five or Nyungwe for chimpanzees.
2. The golfer's grand tour
Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda all offer memorable golf. Think Kigali's golf resort, Nairobi's historic clubs such as Karen Country Club and Muthaiga, and Entebbe on the shores of Lake Victoria. We pair rounds with private game drives and fine dining, and handle tee times and club access.
3. Rwanda to the Maasai Mara
Fly privately from Kigali to Nairobi, then on to the Mara for the Great Migration (typically July to October), with exclusive-use camps, hot-air balloon breakfasts and private guides.
4. Safari to shoreline: Rwanda, Tanzania and Zanzibar
Add the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, then finish on Zanzibar with a private villa or boutique beachfront retreat to celebrate the race weekend.
What sets Sunbelle apart
Boutique, never off-the-shelf. Every itinerary is designed from scratch, with small, exclusive properties and private guides.
One team across five destinations. A single point of contact for Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Zanzibar.
Golf expertise. Courses, tee times and clubs arranged alongside your safari.
Seamless logistics. Private air charters, chauffeured transfers, fast-tracked arrivals and race-weekend access arranged for you.
Rooted in Nairobi. Our regional base gives us long-standing relationships with the lodges and operators that matter.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Africa Grand Prix?
It is scheduled for the 2030s. Exact dates will be confirmed later.
Where is the circuit?
In Bugesera, about 40 km south of Kigali, Rwanda.
Can I combine the race with a luxury safari and golf?
Yes. Sunbelle designs private itineraries across Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zanzibar, with golf included on request.
When should I plan?
Early. Ultra-luxury lodges, gorilla permits and private villas book out well ahead of major events.
Begin your journey
Whether your ideal trip is gorillas at dawn, a round of golf on the Nairobi greens or a front-row view of Africa's first Grand Prix in the 2030s, we will design it around you. Contact Sunbelle Adventures to begin planning your private itinerary.
