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Rwanda has transformed itself into one of Africa's most compelling safari destinations — a compact, immaculately clean country where volcanic peaks, ancient rainforest, and rolling green hills sit within a few hours' drive of each other.
From intimate, premium gorilla trekking permits in Volcanoes National Park to the remarkable return of lions and rhinos to Akagera, Rwanda proves that world-class wildlife experiences come in small, unforgettable packages.
A small country with an outsized reputation for premium wildlife encounters and remarkable conservation success.
Small, tightly managed groups make Rwanda's gorilla encounters among the most intimate in Africa.
Famous for its plastic-bag ban and spotless streets, Rwanda is as tidy as it is beautiful.
Lions and rhinos, once locally extinct, have been successfully reintroduced to Akagera National Park.
Volcanic peaks, terraced hillsides, and Lake Kivu make for some of East Africa's most dramatic scenery.
From volcanic slopes to ancient rainforest, each park offers a distinct Rwandan experience.
Rwanda's only savannah park, and the one place in the country to see all of the Big Five,…
Explore DestinationThe largest remaining tract of montane rainforest in East Africa, stretching over 1,000 square kilometres of mountainous south-west…
Explore DestinationThe Virunga chain that gave the world Gorillas in the Mist. Rwanda's flagship park for mountain gorilla trekking,…
Explore DestinationFrom volcanic slopes to the shores of Lake Kivu, here's what fills the days on a Rwanda trip.
Spend an hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family in Volcanoes National Park.
Track playful, endangered golden monkeys on the slopes of the Virungas.
Follow chimpanzees through the ancient canopy of Nyungwe Forest.
Walk a suspension bridge high above Nyungwe's rainforest floor.
Relax on the water and take in the hills surrounding one of Africa's Great Lakes.
Spot lion, rhino and elephant on a resurgent Akagera National Park game drive.
Experience traditional dance, crafts and daily life at a local cultural village.
Explore Africa's cleanest capital, its museums, markets and vibrant food scene.
Rwanda's temperate, high-altitude climate makes it a rewarding destination throughout the year.
Being close to the equator and at altitude, Rwanda stays mild year-round — the main variable is trail conditions and permit demand rather than temperature.
The easiest trekking conditions of the year.
Quieter parks and lush, photogenic hillsides.
Misty volcanic peaks and emerald hillsides year-round.
A few practical things worth knowing before you go.
In-depth articles and guides to help you plan your Rwanda trip.
The Virunga chain that gave the world Gorillas in the Mist. Rwanda's flagship park for mountain gorilla trekking, golden monkeys and volcano climbs.
Read ArticleRwanda's newest and smallest national park, created in 2015 to protect the chimpanzees of two threatened forests on the Congo-Nile divide.
Read ArticleThe largest remaining tract of montane rainforest in East Africa, stretching over 1,000 square kilometres of mountainous south-west Rwanda.
Read ArticleRwanda's only savannah park, and the one place in the country to see all of the Big Five, along the border with Tanzania.
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