While Rwanda is famously the home of the Virunga Mountains, where Dian Fossey researched and habituated mountain gorillas in the 1960s, this country has a lot more to offer than gorilla trekking alone. In fact, if gorilla trekking is beyond your budget, Rwanda is still worth visiting as an up-and-coming destination offering primate walks, volcano hikes and bird-watching in Volcanoes National Park and Nyungwe Forest National Park, plus boat trips on Lake Kivu in the Rift Valley and a classic safari in search of the Big Five in low-key Akagera National Park.
Rwanda Travel Guide
Top Destinations in Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda, is a modern and culturally rich capital city, offering travelers a gateway to unforgettable African adventures. Known for its vibrant art scene... more
Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwanda
Nyungwe National Park lies in southwest Rwanda, partly abutting the Burundi border. It's a vast area of mountain rainforest, home to many species of chimpanzees... more
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Situated in the far northwest of Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park protects the steep slopes of this magnificent mountain range - home of the endangered ... more
Lake Kivu, Rwanda
Rwanda's western side is bounded by Lake Kivu, one of a string of huge freshwater lakes which lie along Africa's Great Rift Valley. Dominating the border ... more
