Our Take
Although never forgotten, the tiny landlocked country of Rwanda has come a long way since the genocide-ridden days of the 1990s. Today the Rwandans are a united nation, full of open smiles and genuine warmth, and are keen to show their gem of a country to anyone who’s thinking of a Rwanda safari.
And with vast tracts of unspoilt, luscious vegetation, spectacular sightings of iconic mountain gorillas in the mist, dense jungle forest and a healthy dose of culture and promise in Kigali, there’s plenty to show off and a lot more than first meets the eye.
What to look out for
We love:
To catch a glimpse of a family of mountain gorillas has to be one of the most memorable wildlife experiences.
Key locations:
Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Akagera National Park, Lake Kivu, Kigali.
Key experiences:
Gorilla tracking, volcano hiking, exploring Lake Kivu by kayak, the exhilarating canopy walkway above Nyungwe, scenic helipcopter flights.