In the heart of East Africa, land-locked Rwanda is a vibrant country with unique mountainous landscape, extraordinary parks and welcoming people. When it comes to wildlife, Rwanda is sanctuary to the endangered mountain gorillas. The Volcanoes National Park is sanctuary to more than half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Watching the families of gorillas in their natural habitat is an incredible experience and a highlight for every Rwanda safari.
Rwanda’s is not restricted to natural treasures. Explore Rwandan history on a visit to the National Museum of Rwanda and the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre. Immerse yourself in Rwandan culture by visiting traditional villages and enjoy watching the Rwanda Intore dances gracefully dance to melodious traditional music.
Rwanda’s mountainous and dense landscape provides the best natural hiking trails. The trails in Nyungwe forest offer the perfect opportunity for bird watching and primate spotting. Tracking families of endangered mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National park makes a life changing experience.
Gain insight into Rwanda’s history by visiting the Genocide Memorial Centre. Sample Rwanda’s local art pieces at Inema Arts Center. Tracking mountain gorillas in the dense Volcanoes National Park brings your senses to life as you watch the unique species in their natural habitat.
Immerse yourself in rich traditional culture at Rwanda’s 19th century Kings Palace. An exhilarating canopy walk in Nyungwe forest offers a stunning view of the park 60metres above the forest floor. Home to chimpanzees, golden monkeys and the black and white colubus monkeys, Nyungwe forest is a nature lovers’ paradise.