- Learn about animal welfare and conservation programmes
- Discover Kigali’s growing art scene and lively nightlife
- Track chimpanzees and other primates in Nyungwe
- Look deep into the eyes of a mountain gorilla
rwanda
LAND OF 1000 HILLS
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land of 1000 hills
Known as ‘the land of a thousand hills’, Rwanda is a lush, hilly country with more than a third of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas living amongst the bamboo-covered slopes of the Virunga Mountains in Volcanoes National Park. Rwanda is a peaceful country and one of the cleanest countries in the world. Conservation programmes in Rwanda have been very successful with wildlife numbers increasing every year.
- Situated in the African Great Lakes region, Rwanda is dominated by mountains in the west and savanna to the east, with numerous lakes throughout the country. With four national parks, a thriving capital city, spectacular scenery and diverse wildlife, Rwanda has plenty to do and explore.
- Kinyarwanda, French, English and Swahili are the official languages of Rwanda. Nearly all Rwandans speak Kinyarwanda. French, English and Swahili are widely spoken and understood.
- Rwanda has a year-round tropical highland climate. Rain is commonplace in Rwanda with the driest months being June to mid-September and the wettest from mid-February to May and mid-September to mid-December.
rwanda highlights
Rwanda is home to more than a third of the remaining mountain gorillas in the world. Situated in northwest Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park protects the steep slopes of this magnificent mountain range. After gorilla trekking, relax on the shores of Lake Kivu, Rwanda's largest lake and sixth largest in Africa. Alternatively, go on safari in Akagera National Park and spot lion, black rhino, leopard, buffalo, elephant, antelope, zebra, giraffe, and a wide variety of bird species. Primate tracking is a popular activity in the dense forests of Nyungwe National Park.
Our team are always on the lookout for the best experiences Rwanda has to offer, here are a few our favourites:
- Volcanoes National Park
- Akagera National Park
- Lake Kivu
- Nyungwe National Park
- Kigali
- Genocide Memorial Sites
