One of Africa's smallest and most beautiful countries, Rwanda is synonymous with gorillas; it's an absolute 'must' for any wildlife enthusiast. Home to the world's last remaining mountain gorillas, and the rare and playful golden monkeys, Rwanda is primate capital, with the Volcanoes National Park - set in the densely forested Virunga volcanoes and bordering both Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo - the jewel in its crown. The country's fertile green, mountainous landscapes have given rise to its nickname 'Land of a Thousand Hills', which have also blessed it with a relatively cool climate. It's a country largely off the beaten track, and has undergone a miraculous transformation since the dark days of the Rwandan genocide in 1994. Today, there's tribal unity, political stability, a cool, friendly capital - Kigali - with a thriving nightlife and food scene, and a promising future.
Nyungwe National Park
Covered in lush, untamed rainforest, the mountainous Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda's southeast corner is home to an impressive 13 primate species, and the source of the world's longest river, the Nile. If you're brave, you may like to walk Nyungwe's lofty canopy walk - at 164ft above the forest floor, the swaying walkway afford suberb views across the rainforest canopy!
Lake Kivu
Rwanda's largest freshwater lake makes for stunning scenery, with canoes and fishing boats dotting the waters, and sandy shores bordered by steep, forested hills; an idyllic place to relax after gorilla trekking!
Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre
This poignant memorial pays tribute to the victims of the tragic Rwandan genocide in 1994, and chronicles the events leading up to the tragedy. It's heartbreaking, but there are uplifting tales to be found amongst the bleakness
Volcanoes National Park
Experience one of the most unique, and humbling, wildlife encounters in Africa set in one of the continent's most beautiful areas, the Volcanoes National Park is one of the best places to track the endangered mountain gorilla in its natural habitat, as well as rare golden monkeys.
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