Rwanda, the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” dazzles with emerald mountains, crater lakes, and world-famous gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Home to nearly half the planet’s endangered mountain gorillas, this UNESCO-listed sanctuary offers intimate, life-changing encounters as you trek through misty bamboo forests to observe these gentle giants in the wild.
Beyond gorillas, Rwanda thrills with diverse safari experiences. Akagera National Park—reintroduced with lions and rhinos—delivers classic Big Five game drives across savannahs, wetlands, and Lake Ihema. Meanwhile, Nyungwe Forest National Park invites adventurers on Africa’s longest canopy walk and chimpanzee tracking through one of the continent’s oldest montane rainforests.
Rwanda enjoys a mild, spring-like climate year-round (15–25°C / 59–77°F). The dry seasons—June to September and January to February—are ideal for gorilla trekking and game drives. The rainy seasons (March–May, October–December) bring lush greenery and fewer crowds, perfect for birdwatching and photography in Nyungwe’s misty forests.
From the moving Kigali Genocide Memorial to vibrant local villages and traditional dance, Rwanda offers a profound cultural journey—where resilience, beauty, and warm hospitality shape every traveler’s story.