Rwanda lies encircled amongst the geographies of the African Great Lakes region of Central and eastern Africa. Formerly known as’ Le Pays des Milles Collines ’(the land of a thousand hills), its lush geographies are dominated by rolling hills and green colonies of tea and coffee. To the North-west lie the majestic volcanic peaks of the Volcanoes National Park, home to a third of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. But this stunning country has further than just gorillas and volcanoes to offer. Its picturesque Parc National Nyungwe has the most expansive montane rainforest in the region, whilst the pristine shorelines and untouched islands Lake Kivu are bulging with birdlife. Since the woeful genocide of 1994 that pushed Rwanda into the public eye, the country has taken great strides towards recovering its pride and identity, seeking to make the country a safe and thriving destination for visitors. The events of the recent history are closely remembered by people, tributes to the dead in the form of memorials and museums are a constant reminder for generations to come. But travelers to this resilient and extraordinary nation will find and African story of prevail, loaded with cultural and scenic splendor that will leave an optimistic view of hope for the future.
Top highlights to visit in Rwanda
- Akagera NP
- Dian Fossey grave
- Genocide Memorials
- Volcanoes NP + Gorilla trecking
- Lake Burera and Ruhondo
- Kigali
- Lake Kivu
- Nyungwe NP + Chimpanzee trecking
- Canopy walk in Nyungwe forest
- Golden Monkey Tracking
- Birdwatching
- Musanze Caves
- Congo Nile Trail
- Hiking Mount Karisimbi
- Mount Bisoke
- Iby’ iwacu Cultural Village
- Kimironko Market
