Rwanda
Rwanda

Land of a Thousand Hills

Overview

Rwanda offers refined safari experiences set within rolling green hills. Gorilla trekking, vibrant culture and accessible distances make Rwanda ideal for shorter, high-impact journeys.

Highlights
  • Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
  • Golden monkey tracking
  • Kigali cultural experiences
  • Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe
  • Boat excursions on Lake Kivu
Best Time to Visit

Rwanda can be visited year-round, with the drier seasons from June to September and December to February best for trekking.

Climate

Rwanda has a temperate tropical highland climate with two rainy seasons (March-May and October-November). Temperatures are moderate year-round due to the high altitude, with cooler conditions in the mountains.

Signature Experiences

What makes Rwanda unique

Gorilla Trekking
Rwanda

Gorilla Trekking

One of the world's most intimate wildlife encounters.

Compact and Accessible
Rwanda

Compact and Accessible

Short travel times between regions.

Scenic Landscapes
Rwanda

Scenic Landscapes

Rolling hills and lush greenery.

Conservation Success
Rwanda

Conservation Success

Well-managed national parks.

Cultural Gateway
Rwanda

Cultural Gateway

Kigali's art and culinary scene.

Key Regions

Where to explore

Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park

Gorilla trekking experiences.

Kigali

Kigali

Art, culture and cuisine.

Nyungwe Forest

Nyungwe Forest

Chimpanzee tracking and canopy walks.

Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park

Classic savannah wildlife.

Lake Kivu

Lake Kivu

Relaxed lakeside scenery.

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