Where to go in Rwanda
Rwanda, renowned as the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” is a country with beautiful scenery, extraordinary wildlife, and a bird lovers’ paradise. The country’s diversity showcased beautiful national parks, each providing unique experiences and adventures.
Volcanoes National Park is the main attraction when visiting Rwanda and a primate lovers’ destination. It offers thrilling encounters with endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in the most beautiful forests.
Nyungwe Forest National Park is a paradise with 14 primate species, including chimpanzees and colobus monkeys, excellent birding, and a wide range of activities for the adventure traveller.
Akagera National Park is Rwanda’s only Big 5 park, with vast savannas, beautiful lakes, and a birder’s paradise.
Together, these parks highlight Rwanda’s commitment to conservation and promise an unforgettable journey through some of Africa’s most breathtaking natural landscapes.
Rwanda National Parks
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
NYUNGWE FOREST NATIONAL PARK
It is estimated that the forest has about 500 chimpanzees. Other primates include the L'Hoest's, silver, golden, olive baboons, vervet monkeys, several bushbabies, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and red-tailed monkeys.
The forest has an equally rich variety of flora, with over 100 orchid species and more than 200 types of trees. The area has the greatest concentration and variety of birdlife in Rwanda, with nearly 300 species recorded. These include iridescent sunbirds, giant hornbills, the extravagant blue turaco, and many other species endemic to the Albertine rift.
AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK
RWANDA SAFARIS
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