Top Destinations in Rwanda

Found in the northwestern part of Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park is a breathtaking unforgettable place where culture, adventure, and conservation intersect. The Volcanoes National Park lies along the Virunga Mountains with ancient volcanoes shared by Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In just a short two-hour drive from Rwanda’s capital Kigali, the park is a central location for the exploration of some distinctive Rwanda adventures, while a visit to the Mountain gorillas is often at the top of visitors’ lists. Volcanoes National Game Park is also one of Rwanda’s conservation epicenters where many nonprofit organizations base their operations. Visitors can pay homage to the legendary scientist and gorilla advocate Dian Fossey with a hike to her Tomb or a visit to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund which continues her legacy of research and advocacy to this day.

Located in the south western part of Rwanda, boarding Burundi in the South, Lake Kivu and DRC Congo in the West, Nyungwe Forest National Park is a very prominent chimpanzee trucking destination in Rwanda. The Park comprises of Mount Bigungu and 13 different primate species including the Blue Faced Monkeys, Silver monkey, Red tailed Monkey, Gray, checked Mangaby, Rwenzori Colobus, Golden Monkey, L Hoests Monkey and the chimpanzee being the most prominent primates.  This majestic rain forest is filled with nature and wildlife experiences for you to have a memorable safari experience. Choose to hike or bike the beautiful terrain trucking the famous chimpanzees experiencing the canopy walk, amazing bird views, relation by the beautiful water falls are just a glimpse of the activities Nyungwe forest offers.

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Gisenyi also known as Rubavu, is a water front town located on the shores of Lake Kivu one of Africa’s great water bodies. With only an hour drive from volcanoes National Park, Rubavu is a great way to unwind after a great trekking adventure.  Rubav marks the beginning of the Congo Nile trail which extends 227km to Rusizi and has plenty of Biking and Hiking trails to fulfill those who crave for some more adventure.

Gishwati-Mukura National Park is Rwanda’s newest National Park which was created in 2015 merging Gishwati forest and Mukura forest it is the smallest with 34 square kilometers and least visited national park in Rwanda.  It is situated on the ridge which separates the Congo and the Nile water from catchment areas along the diverse Albertine Rift. The Park is home to various primates, birds, reptiles and tree species including the endangered species that is the Eastern Chimpanzees. Chimpanzees live alongside golden monkeys, L’Hoest’s and Blue Monkeys. The park is home to over 232 bird species among them including the Albertine endemic species this has made it one of the best places for birding in Rwanda.

Akagera National Park is coated in the North eastern part of Rwanda covering an area of 1122km along the border of Tanzania. The Park was named after the prominent Kagera River which flows along the Eastern Boarder pouring its waters into Lake Ihema and various candid lakes. The Park offers remarkable wildlife and views to all travelers looking for amazing wildlife views in Rwanda. This Park inhabits numerous Wildlife animal species i.e leopards, lions, civets, and a number of various bird species.