Rwanda

Bordered by Uganda to the north and Tanzania to the east, Rwanda has great game viewing in its national parks and reserves, including Akagera, Volcanos, Nyungwe, and Gishwati-Mukura National Park, each offering something special.

Protected from poachers and free to roam in Rwanda’s national parks, the wildlife is thriving and the country’s volcanic mountains and high-altitude forests are world famous for their mountain gorillas. Although Rwanda is land locked, the beautiful Lake Kivu to the west of the country offers picture perfect beaches.

Did you know?

• Volcanos National Park is the place to go to see the primates at play. Here you can take a guided trek into the mountains to see the golden monkeys and mountain gorillas. An experience not to be missed.
• Under the management of African Parks (a non-profit conservation organisation) Akakera and Nyungwe National Parks are flourishing.
• Akagera National Park lies in eastern Rwanda, hugging the border with Tanzania here you’ll find zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions and hundreds of bird species, such as the rare shoebill stork.
• At Lake Ihema, in the southern part of Akagera, you can spot hippos and crocodiles.
• At Nyungwe you can take a stroll across the canopy walkway and get a bird’s eye view of the stunning rainforest and its resident chimps.
• In the forests of Gishwati-Mukura you can take a guided nature hike, visit the chimps and monkeys, go bird watching, or a visit to the waterfalls.
• Most people will remember the terrible genocide in Rwanda in 1994 and it should never be forgotten. A visit to the outstanding museum and memorial to its victims is a must and is a very moving experience.
• Rwanda has two rainy seasons, March – May and October – November, with an average rainfall of 110-200 mm per month.