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Why Visit Rwanda

Rwanda is a very beautiful country with unique natural assets including the Volcanoes National Park, the best place to see the endangered mountain gorillas. Explore the rain forests of Nyungwe National Park: home to rare chimpanzees, birds and a great flora.

Rwanda’s Landscapes in this Ever Green Country

Rwanda’s landscapes in this ever green country are truly incredible. When you visit Rwanda you will realize that the physical beauty of the country is unique on the African continent

National Parks in Rwanda

Rwanda today has three main conservation areas: the Volcanoes National Park, Akagera National Park and Nyungwe forest national park. Each of these protects a very different ecosystem and combination of large mammals.

Volcanoes National Park

This 160km² national park protects the Rwandan sector of the Virunga Mountains, range of six extinct and three active volcanoes which straddles the borders with Uganda and the DR Congo. The Volcanoes National Park (PNV) is a natural habitat to a third of the world’s remnant population of rare mountain gorillas. These great apes are endemic to the Virunga Volcanoes and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest of Uganda. The mountain gorillas are the obvious reason as to wny most tourists travel to Rwanda. Sitting within a small family group of gorillas is one of the world’s greatest wildlife experiences, and a gorilla safari is a ‘must’ for serious wildlife enthusiasts.

Itinerary Planning

Gather information and get your gorilla-viewing permits from the ORTPN. It is sensible not to rush off to the gorillas immediately; take a few days to get the feel of the country and to acclimatize. Travel in Rwanda is very easy, safe and it is important to hire a 4WD to explore Rwanda, the land of thousands hills. If you’re thinking of a safari in Rwanda, there some main areas to consider here are the important things to consider.

Best Things to Do in Rwanda

Rwanda, the land of one thousand hills and hundreds attractions is an extraordinary place where serene scenery and placid people greet you at every juncture. There are lots of things to do in Rwanda.

Gorilla Trekking

With only slightly above 1000 mountain gorillas in the world left, it is a rare opportunity to meet the great apes ! Get your chance to see gorillas in the wild by booking a gorilla trekking expedition into the Volcanoes Park Rwanda, one of the only four national parks that protect the mountain gorillas!

Other adventure activities that can be done in the Volcanoes Park apart from spotting the gorillas  include tracking golden monkeys, hiking the Virunga Volcanoes, the Dian Fossey Hike as well as cultural tours around the park.

Chimpanzee Tracking

Rwanda is one of the few destinations where you can track chimpanzees in the wild. These great apes that are our closest cousins can be tracked in two national parks; Nyungwe Forest National Park and Gishwati Mukura National Park.

You may visit the genocide memorial sites, the Cultural centres and traditional dances of this great destination.

About Rwanda

“The land of a Thousand Hills”, Rwanda is a green undulating landscape of hills, gardens and tea plantations. It offers tourists a one of a kind journey – home to one third of the world remaining Mountain Gorillas that are well protected in the Volcanoes National Park Rwanda. The country’s attractions include unique birds species, several species of primates, five of the eight Virunga volcanoes, four national parks, islands on the expansive lake Kivu, graceful dancers, artistic crafts and friendly people.

Rwanda is a thriving, safe country with one of the lowest crime rates in Africa. All major attractions are located within 1-5 hour drive from the capital, Kigali.

On a short safari through Rwanda, a tourist can reach volcanoes, rain forests, savannah, lakes and the beautiful city of Kigali.

Located in the heart of Central and East Africa with easy access to bordering countries of Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo as well as to Kenya, Rwanda is an ideal location for travel within the region for conference tourism. A visit here can easily expand to include many of the great African destinations.