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One of Africa's last-known tourist destinations, tiny Rwanda gets a fraction of the visitors of neighbouring Kenya and Tanzania -- but not for long. Tucked just below Uganda, it sits on the Albertine Rift which divides the Congo and Nile water catchment areas. This makes it one of Africa's most biodiverse regions. And unlike many other African countries, you can drive across it in a matter of hours. The result? A host of exceptional wildlife experiences within very close proximity.

Many people know about mountain gorillas, and Rwanda is one of the best places to see them. But there's also the Akagera National Park, home to all the big five. And Nyungwe Forest, a unique ecosystem where you can spot chimps, trek to waterfalls and cross a 70-metre high walking suspension bridge. Once you've had your fill of adventure, you can relax on the shores of spectacular Lake Kivu. It's one of Africa's most picturesque lakes with hardly a tourist around. For now.

Gorilla trekking

Where and how to see mountain gorillas in Rwanda & Uganda

Before Sir David Attenborough’s landmark TV programme, Life On Earth, gorillas were seen largely in a negative light, based on King Kong and cheap B-movie monsters. At one point, a survey of the world’s most feared animals featured gorillas alongside sharks and spiders. Seeing this popular TV personality interacting with friendly gorillas changed all that...read more

3 days

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda

Up close with the elusive mountain gorilla
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8 days

Gorillas and the Big Five

Safaris and gorilla trekking in Rwanda
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10 days

Rwanda’s complete wildlife experience

Gorillas, chimpanzees and the Big Five
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  • Kigali

    Kigali

    Rwanda’s bustling capital sprawls across several valleys and hillsides, bookended by towering mountains...
  • Nyungwe National Park

    Nyungwe National Park

    One of Africa’s oldest rainforests, Nyungwe National Park is home to around 500 chimpanzees and 12 other primate species...
  • Akagera National Park

    Akagera National Park

    The savannah plains of Akagera National Park on Rwanda’s border with Tanzania are the perfect place for a Big Five safari...
  • Karisoke Research Camp

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  • Volcanoes National Park

    Volcanoes National Park

    The home of Rwanda's mountain gorillas
    Situated in the far northwest of Rwanda and named for the chain of dormant volcanoes that make up the Virunga Massif (Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura), Volcanoes National Park is home to endangered mountain gorillas, rare golden monkeys and more than 200 bird species...

Places to go in Rwanda

Rwanda Tours

East Africa, Africa

Best Of Uganda Game Viewing Safari

12 daysFrom $5,450
East Africa, Africa

Uganda and Rwanda Scheduled Safari

8 days exploring the national parks of Uganda and Rwanda

8 daysFrom $4,245
East Africa, Africa

3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tracking

Tracking gorillas in Volcanoes National Park

3 daysFrom $2,600
East Africa, Africa

8 Days Epic Rwanda Safari Adventure

Explore Nyungwe and Volcanoes National Park

8 daysFrom $4,300
East Africa, Africa

6 Days Rwanda Discovery

Explore Akagera and Volcanoes National Park

6 daysFrom $4,150
East Africa, Central Africa, Africa

3 Days Nyiragongo Hiking Adventure

Summit an active volcano

3 daysFrom $1,300

Rwanda Travel Companies

East Africa

Tailormade Africa

Luxury safaris experts
East Africa

Governors' Camp Collection

Luxury Safari holidays in East Africa
Volcanoes National Park

Red Rocks Initiative

Community-lead conservation & tourism in Rwanda
East Africa, Southern Africa

Wild Frontiers

Safaris into East, West and Southern Africa
East Africa, Central Africa

Rwanda Eco Company & Safaris

Tailor made gorilla and wildlife safaris
East Africa, Central Africa

Pamoja Safaris

Supporting the community through tours and travel
East Africa

Natural World Kenya Safaris

The leader in customized and budget-friendly East Africa safaris
East Africa, Southern Africa

Take Me To Africa

Experts in small group travel to Africa

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