Explore Kigali

Rwanda Destinations Rwanda Tours & Safaris Many tourists only stay one night in Kigali before going gorilla trekking, missing out on the city’s diverse culture, cuisine, and scenery. Plan to stay here for at least a few days at the start or finish of your journey. At Kigali’s largest marketplace, Kimironko Market, stock up on […]

Gorilla Guardians Village

Rwanda Destinations Rwanda Tours & Safaris At Gorilla Guardians Village, Volcanoes National Park is not only a great place to watch gorillas, but it’s also a great place to learn about Rwandan culture. The non-profit cultural village, which is run by rehabilitated poachers, allows visitors to try their hand at some of Rwanda’s most recognized […]

Lake Kivu

Rwanda Destinations Rwanda Tours & Safaris You’ll be ready to rest after all of your outdoor experiences, and there’s no better location to do so in Rwanda than Lake Kivu. Rwanda’s largest lake is a 2,700-square-kilometer emerald-green sanctuary surrounded by foggy mountains. Take it all in from Rubavu, a tourist town on Lake Kivu’s northern […]

Akagera National Park

Rwanda Destinations Rwanda Tours & Safaris A game drive is a must-do on any vacation to Africa. Tourists can satisfy their desire to go on safari in Akagera National Park, which is only two and a half hours away from Kigali. Akagera and its wildlife have achieved a remarkable rebound from near extinction following the […]

King’s Palace Museum

Rwanda Destinations Rwanda Tours & Safaris If Rwandans’ passionate conservation efforts aren’t enough to persuade you, a visit to the King’s Palace Museum will. The inyambo (sacred cows) and their enormous horns are the museum’s main attraction (one of Rwanda’s eight national museums). Traditional singers belt out poems to lull the cows into a mellow […]

Nyungwe Forest National Park

Rwanda Destinations Rwanda Tours & Safaris Nyungwe Forest National Park, one of Africa’s most important forest conservation areas, is home to a diverse range of biodiversity, including 1,068 plant species, 322 bird species, and 75 mammal species. The majority of visitors come to this rainforest to track chimps that park rangers have acclimatized to humans. […]

Kigali Genocide Memorial

Rwanda Destinations Rwanda Tours & Safaris It’s difficult to believe that only a few decades ago, Rwanda was in the midst of a horrific genocide that claimed the lives of over 800,000 people in just 100 days. Although the country has come a long way since the atrocity, the impact of this recent history has […]

Volcanoes National Park

Uganda Destinations Uganda Tours & Safaris Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park is without a doubt the most popular activity in Rwanda. This Rwandan national park, which shares a border with Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is home to a growing number of critically endangered mountain gorillas. Experts estimate that there are […]