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Rwanda

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    Volcanoes National Park

    Explore a remarkable and vital conservation area

    Mountain Gorillas

    See critically endangered gorillas protected in the wild

    Gorilla Trekking

    Adventure on foot to find Rwanda’s mighty primates

    Akagera National Park

    Set off on an unforgettable safari to spot the Big Five

    Nyungwe National Park

    Watch chimpanzees swinging from canopy walkways

    Staggeringly beautiful and home to premier primate tracking

    Rwanda is a country of unbelievable natural beauty. Scenes of rolling green savannahs lead to hills cloaked with tropical rainforests and bamboo groves. Dormant volcanoes rise from glassy lakes. The country is home to three protected national parks (Akagera, Volcanoes and Nyungwe) and Lake Kivu, one of the African Great Lakes.

    The foremost reason many come to this central African nation is to see Rwanda’s rare mountain gorillas and silverbacks in the wild. The trek is undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest wildlife experiences, the time spent observing a dominant silverback or playful infant an immense privilege. Equally enthralling are encounters with Volcanoes National Park’s golden monkeys, spotted with the help of expert naturalist guides.

    Our team are lucky enough to have trekked into the gorilla’s misty, leafy world on several occasions, their combined decades of experience bringing both an unmatched reverence for Rwanda’s remarkable wildlife and an intimate knowledge of the country’s top hotels and lodges – all checked out first hand.

    Each itinerary our experts create is fully personalised, whether it’s purely an eye-opening trip to Rwanda or a journey across several African countries for an incredible safari adventure. You can expect seamless planning, fantastic drivers and the very best local guides and trackers.

    Highlights

    Venture into Volcanoes National Park to spend time with critically endangered mountain gorillas

    Go hiking along the forest trails in Nyungwe Forest, one of Africa’s oldest rainforests and find the chimpanzees who live there

    Trek to Dian Fossey’s original scientific base, Karisoke in Volcanoes National Park and discover her pioneering contribution to conservation

    Safari in Akagera National-park and search for the big five in jeeps or boats on the winding waterways

    Luxury accommodation in Rwanda

    There are many incredible places to stay in Rwanda. Here are some of our favourite properties and lodges, handpicked by our travel designers:

    Volcanoes National Park

    Utterly unique in its design, six sumptuous forest villas are luxurious while retaining environmental principles and reflecting the culture of the surrounding country.

    Volcanoes National Park

    The much anticipated Kwitonda Lodge opened in August 2019, and is Singita’s first foray into Rwanda, bringing with it their celebrated philosophy of sustainable luxury.

    Nyungwe National Park

    Low and wide amid the leaves of its very own tea plantation surrounded by ancient rainforest, Nyungwe House’s modern architecture.

    Volcanoes National Park

    Embraced by a warren of eucalyptus trees and resting at the base of the Virunga Volcano Range.

    Volcanoes National Park

    Views of the Virunga Massif will have you spellbound here, as this cosy lodge sits within the foothills of some of Rwanda’s highest

    Akagera National Park

    In the north-eastern section of Akagera National Park you’ll find Wilderness Magashi Camp overlooking the stunning Lake Rwanyakazinga.

    Akagera National Park

    In the north-eastern section of Akagera National Park you’ll find Wilderness Magashi Camp overlooking the stunning Lake Rwanyakazinga.

    Where to go

    Volcanoes National Park

    The Volcanoes National Park is one of the few remaining havens of the critically endangered mountain gorilla. Here, you can hike around five dormant volcanoes in search of these majestic creatures.

    Nyungwe National Park

    In the pristine forests of Nyungwe Forest National Park, on a canopy walkway, come face to face with chimpanzees, Mangabeys, Angolan colobus monkeys plus countless other animals and birds

    Kigali

    A buzzing city hub that’s going from strength to strength. Sombre monuments of Rwanda’s past are scattered across Kigali, a testament to the nation’s commitment to peace and reconciliation.

    Akagera National Park

    A true survivor, Akagera National Park was near the brink of disappearing but is now a thriving safari destination. A massive protected wetland area where you can safari in jeeps or on boats looking for the big five.

    Rwanda Gorilla When is the Best Time to Visit Rwanda?

    When to visit Rwanda

    Rwanda has two dry seasons, one lasting from June until September and the other from December to February. March to May is the country’s first wet season and is followed by another from October to November.

    Gorilla Trekking

    June - September

    Nyungwe Forest

    March - May and November

    Akagera National Park

    June - September

    Plan your trip to Rwanda

    Whatever you want from your adventure in Rwanda, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.