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Rwanda
Destination · Country guide

Rwanda

Land of a thousand hills — mountain gorillas, lush forests and modern Kigali.

Best time
June–September & December–February
Suggested length
5–8 days
Climate
Temperate highland — cool evenings, warm days.
Currency
Rwandan Franc (RWF); USD accepted at lodges.
Languages
Kinyarwanda, English, French, Swahili
Visa
USD 50 visa on arrival or East African e-visa.
Airports
Kigali International (KGL)
Overview

Why Rwanda

Rwanda is small, safe and astonishingly well-organised. Volcanoes National Park offers some of the most accessible mountain-gorilla trekking on the continent.

Kigali is one of Africa's cleanest, safest and most progressive capitals — a worthwhile destination in its own right.

What you'll see & do

Top attractions, activities and highlights

Top attractions

  • ·Volcanoes NP
  • ·Nyungwe Forest
  • ·Akagera NP
  • ·Kigali
  • ·Lake Kivu

Recommended activities

  • ·Gorilla trekking
  • ·Canopy walk
  • ·Chimp tracking
  • ·Boat trips on Lake Kivu
  • ·City tours

Wildlife & culture

  • ·Mountain gorilla
  • ·Golden monkey
  • ·Chimpanzee
  • ·Big Five in Akagera
Sample journeys

Tour packages we can build for you

3 daysfrom $2,490

Gorilla Adventure

One gorilla trek and one cultural day from Kigali.

6 daysfrom $4,190

Rwanda Discovery

Volcanoes + Nyungwe + Kigali highlights.

8 daysfrom $8,490

Rwanda Luxury Escape

Premium lodges throughout — gorillas, Lake Kivu and Akagera.

Through the lens

Photo gallery

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Local cuisine

Brochettes · Isombe · Ugali · Lake fish

Practical

Travel tips from our local team

  • Gorilla permits are USD 1,500 — premium pricing for the most comfortable trekking conditions.
  • Kigali is plastic-bag free; no plastic bags in your luggage.
Good to know

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