Guide to Rwanda
Rwanda is a small country in East Africa with a big heart. It is a land of natural beauty, rich culture, and a remarkable history of resilience. Rwanda is home to the Virunga Mountains, which are home to the endangered mountain gorilla. Visitors can go on Rwanda gorilla trekking tours to see these amazing creatures in their natural habitat.
Rwanda is also home to the Nyungwe Forest National Park, which is home to a variety of primates, including chimpanzees, monkeys, and colobus monkeys. Visitors can go on chimpanzee trekking safaris, hike through the forest, or go bird watching.
In addition to its natural beauty, Rwanda is also a country with a rich culture. The country is home to a variety of ethnic groups, each with its own unique culture and traditions. Visitors can learn about Rwandan culture by visiting museums, attending cultural performances, or simply talking to the locals.
Rwanda is a safe and welcoming country. The people of Rwanda are known for their hospitality and their willingness to help visitors. Visitors to Rwanda can be sure to have a warm and friendly experience.
Rwanda is a country where “Love” has been un-exploited! You, your family & friends are welcome to exploit this natural resource to your hearts content.
If you don’t believe us, read the book “The Land of a Thousand Hills” by Mrs. Rosamund Carr!
Perhaps short of vocabulary, one foreigner described Rwanda as, The Switzerland of Africa, “The Land of a Thousand Hills”, another “the land of a thousand smiles” and yet the local people talk of “Rwanda Nziza”, beautiful Rwanda.
This goes to show how difficult it is to ascribe any human definition for the splendors of this great land of uniquely beautiful landscape. A home to the renowned warriors of the past, colourful dancers, a beautiful people of infinite hospitality.
Welcome to the land that beckoned to great explorers, scientists and conservationists, who spellbound by the beauty of the land left a lot undiscovered for the benefit of the future generations.
Rwanda Travel Guide
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Discover Rwanda
A hypnotic land of beautiful landscapes, sunshine & culture. Let us guide you through this Central African experience starting from Kigali the capital city along the borders and the heart of the country.
Providing sanctuary to the last remaining population of wild mountain gorillas, Rwanda is an exciting destination synonymous with gorilla safaris. Equally unique is the Nyungwe forest. A primate’s nirvana with 13-recorded species of primates including the chimpanzees, Nyungwe is equally of great significant to the explorers as it hosts the source of the river Nile which eluded great explorers like Richard Burton, John Speke, James Barker and a host of others. Thus a discovery tour of Nyungwe forest is a very rewarding experience. Besides tracking the chimpanzees and the other primates, it gives one a rare opportunity to trace the footsteps of the early explorers in search of the elusive source of the river Nile. Unlike Richard Burtons and John Speke of the earlier days who missed it, you will definitely discover it and thanks to Rwanda’s conservation effort, the source of the Nile is exactly the way it was when it was finally ‘discovered’ in 1898. In addition the forest is a nature lovers paradise with 275 species of birds, 260 species of trees, over 100 species of orchids and 125 species of butterflies.
Great is the wildlife experience of Akagera National park. Elephants, buffaloes, zebras, lions roam the plains while huge crocodiles and hippos rule the river sides, lakes and ponds.
Birding in Akagera is equally great with over 425 species recorded.
Besides with three great apes- man, gorillas and chimpanzees, Rwanda is definitely ideal place for those searching for the missing evolutionary link.
A visit to Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, the spectacular landscape where the famous “Mountain Gorillas” survive will capture your hearts. This is where the small yet diverse little country – Rwanda, will hypnotize you.
A precious little love affair has just begun!
We shall further assist the love affair to grow with visits to the National Parks of Akagera & Nyungwe Rain Forest, the numerous lakes, the mosaic tea plantations & the extremely exotic yet graceful Intore dances.
There is something fascinating about Rwanda, which I cannot tell you. Discover it for yourself.
Camping
Camping opportunities exists in the wilds of Akagera and Nyungwe forest. Equally fascinating is boating in Akagera in close vicinity of grunting hippopotamus and wide mouthed crocodiles. The twists and turns of this country’s road are a great challenge to any motor sport enthusiast.
Bird Watching
With over 740 species of birds recorded, Rwanda is a bird watchers paradise, of unrivalled repute.
Gorilla Trekking
Rwanda is considered one of the safest countries to visit in Africa. The country boasts of amazing attractions such as the mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys, mountain forests, white sanded beaches and classic safari areas and more.
A visit to Rwanda guarantees a unique experience for everyone. Rwanda’s friendly people and well-developed infrastructure makes a safari in Rwanda a pleasant experience, as well as an exciting one.