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Destination

Rwanda

The Land of a Thousand Hills — a rising star of African travel.

Region East Africa
Capital Kigali
Currency Rwandan Franc
Language Kinyarwanda / English / French
Peak Season Jun – Sep
Overview

Discover Rwanda

Rwanda has transformed itself into one of Africa's most forward-thinking and welcoming destinations. Clean, safe and strikingly beautiful, the Land of a Thousand Hills offers some of the continent's most exclusive wildlife encounters.

Volcanoes National Park is home to habituated families of mountain gorillas — the encounter of trekking through bamboo forest to sit within metres of these gentle giants is widely regarded as one of the world's greatest wildlife experiences. The park is also home to golden monkeys and the dramatic Virunga volcanoes.

Kigali itself is one of Africa's most vibrant and liveable cities, with excellent restaurants, art galleries and a remarkable story of reconciliation and renewal.

Wildlife

What You Will See

Mountain Gorilla

Mountain Gorilla

Volcanoes NP

Golden Monkey

Golden Monkey

Volcanoes NP

Hippo

Hippo

Akagera NP

Lion

Lion

Akagera NP

Elephant

Elephant

Nyungwe & Akagera

Chimpanzee

Chimpanzee

Nyungwe Forest

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Planning

Best Time to Visit

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Peak Season
Good
Low Season

Dry Season (Jun – Sep)

Best visibility in the forest and most comfortable trekking conditions. Book permits well in advance.

Dec – Feb

Second dry period — a good alternative with fewer visitors and permits more available.

Gorilla Trekking

Available year-round. Wet season treks are more challenging but the forest is strikingly beautiful.

Experiences

Things To Do

Gorilla Trekking

Gorilla Trekking

Trek through volcanic forest to spend one precious hour with a habituated gorilla family.

Golden Monkey Trek

Golden Monkey Trek

Track the playful and colourful golden monkeys through bamboo groves on the volcano slopes.

Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park

Rwanda's only savanna park — big game, boat safaris on Lake Ihema and spectacular birdlife.

Kigali City Tour

Kigali City Tour

Explore one of Africa's cleanest and safest capitals — vibrant markets, art and history.

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