A day in Rwanda Africa! The country of a thousand hills, filled with lush vegetation and thick rain forests. The country is reknown for its mountain gorillas which inhabit par de volcanoes providing wonderful gorilla tracking adventures for those on safari to Rwanda – this is the Rwanda you will experience. Feel the thrill and adventure of a close encounter with wild mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, monkeys, buffalo and leopard…A treasure revealing Africa`s hottest new eco-tourism destination for the adventurous & discerning traveller. The physical beauty of the country is unique on the African continent

PARC DE VOLCANOES
Lying in the northern part of Rwanda Parc National Des Volcans are looms up to almost 15,000 feet, and nearly covered with rich, green rainforest. Situated in the far northwest of Rwanda the most notable amongest these is the "the Virungas", and is inhabitated by Rwanda's most prized endowment- the endangered mountain gorillas . Half the world's population of gorillas can be found in these mountains  [Read more]

The 1994 genocide and war greatly hurt the tourism sector of the economy, however due to deligent work by the government this has first become the leading industry.

Apart from gorilla tracking tours, other interests are cultural and heritage tourism, wildlife safaris to the national parks of Nyungwe national park, Akagera game park with its exquisite game lodge - Akagera game lodge. Lakes Kivu the deepest fresh water lake in the world, Burera and Ruhondo close to the Parc de volcanoes

NYUNGWE FOREST NATIONAL PARK
Rwanda's landscape is composed of lush forests, gentle hills, volcanic chains making it one of africa's most beautiful countries. From the east to West; and north to south, you get to discover one of the best climates with a great biodiversity and great game parks.

The largest block of montane forest in East or Central Africa, Nyungwe Forest National Park is one of the most ancient, harking back to well over the Ice Ages. [Read more]

AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK
This beautiful game reserve in eastern Rwanda is crowded with wildlife both large and small Set at a relatively low altitude along the Tanzanian border with typical African savannah landscape acacia and brachystegia bush, with patches of open grassland and swamp-fringed lakes along the course of the river Akagera. The Akagera park consists of the famous "big five"- elephants, buffalos, lions, giraffes and other game like leopards, spotted hyenas, zebras.  [Read more]

Lake Kivu
This lake the deepest fresh water lake in Africa has beautiful beaches, penisulars and beautiful islands forming an archipelago
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Rwanda Safari vacations

Whether you are for gorilla safaris, birding,cultural ,chimpanzee or wildlife tours, this guide presents all the Rwanda safari offers from
 leading safari operators.
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Safari and Tour Planning

Tour operators, car hire, buses, flights, National Parks & what to do when planning a holiday to Rwanda [Read more]

Hotels & Lodges

Rwanda Hotels, safari lodges, apartments, safari accommodation, restaurants, arranged by location with more emphasis to Kigali city. [Read more]

Travel Information

Travel Map, culture, visa tips, climate, diplomatic missions and embassies, country facts, magazines and Kigali city guide.
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Mountain Gorillas

The endangered mountain gorillas are almost exitinct with only 750 in number left in the world shared between Rwanda's parc de volcanoes, Virunga of Congo, Bwindi National Park and mgahinga national park of Uganda. A tour to the  remaining mountain gorillas in Rwanda's parc de volcanoes is a memorable experience that contribute greatly to the survival of these mountain gorillas.More information on the mountain gorillas. [Read more]