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
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
Gisenyi, Rwanda
Gisenyi is a city in Rubavu district in Western Rwanda.
Kinigi, Rwanda
Kinigi town, located right at the foot of Virunga Mountains, comprises beautiful sceneries that make it an outstanding touristic area. The place is so ... more
Ruhengeri, Rwanda
Ruhengeri is a city in northern Rwanda's Musanze district. It is the port of call for tourists heading up the hills to Kinigi and Parc National des Volcans.
