Rwanda is truly an exceptional destination offering exceptional wildlife experiences, breathtaking vistas and warm, kind, welcoming communities at every turn. From the towering Virunga mountains, and Dianne Fossey’s legacy of protected mountain gorilla, to the resurgence of Akegera National Park there is magic in the air wherever you step. Kigali itself is steeped in humbling history and travelling through the pristine network of roads to the heart-wrenching genocide memorial is a grounding reminder of the Phoenix that this inspiring nation has become. Navigating this truly magical land is an unforgettable blessing.
Spending time with some of our closest cousins, mountain gorilla, has to be at the top of everyone’s bucket list and Rwanda offers several options to immerse yourself in this experience, alongside trekking in search for the rare golden monkey whom also reside in the Virunga mountains.
From the breathtaking views over Gisakura tea estate and the Nyungwe Forest reserve in the south, to the thriving Akegera National Park – a restoration and conservation success story – in the north, Rwanda is more than a thousand hills. She is cosmopolitan cities, vast plains, thick forest and sweeping lakes.