Rwanda is a tiny country situated within the Great Lakes region of Africa. Due to its recent history, it has gained certain popularity. However, Rwanda presents an extra optimistic vision of Africa and offers wonderful natural landscapes and wildlife species to visitors. Click here to see mountain gorilla trekking safaris 

 Rwanda's traditions are authentic, which continues to attract many tourists. A place where travelers can buy souvenirs and observe African rapid development away from Rwanda’s capital, Rwanda has protected and preserved all its natural heritage. Rwanda is also endowed with many lakes, including Lake Kivu, for relaxation and a peaceful shoreline. Rwanda is also safe in terms of security. Click here to view our recommended mountain gorilla trekking tour.

Gorilla encounters

Gorilla trekking experience can be encountered in Rwanda at Volcanoes national park, Volcanoes national park protects half of the world’s total gorilla population. Gorilla tours are led by an experienced park ranger who will take you to meet habituated families of primates living on the slopes of these chained mountains. In addition, Rwanda is a great ape destination.

People in Rwanda are friendly, and welcoming in nature

Rwanda safari guarantees travelers from Europe or the United States’ complexion is referred to by the term "muziungu," meaning the white one. Respond with a smile, "amahoro," meaning "hello" in Kinyarwanda. Although the people inhabiting Kigali speak English or French, they are willing and open to strangers.

Hike Rwanda’s unique landscapes

Rwanda's natural landscape justifies the moniker "a thousand hills," with panoramic views offering palette colors ranging from sweet red to the brightest ever lush green tea plantations. Rwanda's landscape is a photographer's dream. Volcanoes national park superb extends towards the northern part of Rwanda, it borders Virunga National Park of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Explore the real history of Rwanda

Rwanda has one of the darkest histories in Africa, when travelers go to Kigali the genocide museum is absolutely a must place to visit dedicated to the memory of the 1994 innocent people who were killed mercilessly in the fight between two tribes in Rwanda. The information regards the killings are displayed to present Rwandan perspective tragi in the country's history. 

If anyone is planning to go to Rwanda, you’re probably thinking about one reason: mountain gorilla trekking. It gives you a chance to spend a life-changing moment among the gentle apes, which share up to 98% of human DNA. Rwanda is arguably among the best places in the world to do mountain gorilla trekking.

Go on a safari in Akagera National Park.

Tourists can go on safari in Rwanda. Akagera National Park is located Just a short 2.5-hour drive from Kigali city, Akagera National Park is central Africa’s largest protected wetland. It’s 440 square miles of conserved land brimming with wildlife species such as a plethora of birds, elephants, antelope, zebras, hippos, lions, and giraffes. Akagera National Park is the only protected area in Rwanda where you can see the Big Five animals.

Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

As you travel to Rwanda, it’s impossible not to think about the recent Rwandan Genocide, in which more than 800,000 Rwandan people died in just 100 days. This tragic event changed the history of Rwanda, mostly for the relatives of the victims who lost their loved ones.

Tourists can try to understand the incomprehensible genocide at the Kigali Genocide Memorial. By viewing the halls of photographs, artifacts, and informative stories, the Kigali Genocide Museum explains everything that took place during the 100 horrific days.

Experience the only canopy walkway in East Africa.

Hiking on the suspended bridge in Nyungwe Forest National Park that is over 200 feet above the park’s ancient treetops? Sublime. Nyungwe Forest National Park canopy walkway takes about a 60-90-minute walk from the Uwinka Visitor Center near the Igishigishigi Trail, with incredible umbrella tree tops and lush green vegetation. Nyungwe Forest National Park is home to over 13 primate species and many bird species.

Learn how to pick tea leaves.

After chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park, you might want to relax with a cup of tea. Fortunately, tea plantations are blanketing the park, offering not only the beautiful scenery but also the chance to learn about cultivating the caffeine-laced leaves.

Gisakura Tea Estate allows tourists to experience a couple of hours in the life of a tea leaf picker. The pickers will let you wear their backpack basket and show you the delicate technique of plucking tea leaves with just three fingers. It’s harder than it looks! Then, you’ll watch as their impressive hauls are weighed and trucked to the factory for processing. Tours can be arranged with the Rwanda Development Board.

See the royal cow singers at the King’s Palace Museum.

Mountain gorillas aren’t the only conserved animals in Rwanda. Inyambo, a special breed of sacred cows with long horns as large as elephant tusks, watch a dedicated staff of singers croon them into a tranquil state near the King’s Palace Museum throughout the day. Inyambo cows served an important role during royal ceremonies until Rwanda ended its monarchy in 1961.

However, the Rwanda Agriculture Board still carries on the tradition of breeding and grooming the Inyambo cows today. Visit the King’s Palace Museum in the Nyanza District to watch the beautiful singers use music to keep the Inyambo cows calm. This experience is one of the only rituals in Rwanda that tourists shouldn’t miss.

The best time to tour Rwanda is in the dry season of June to September. This is the best time of the year to view mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, as the dry seasons offer the best hiking conditions to see mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys, and other primates.