The Land of a Thousand Hills
Journeys Created by People Who Call East Africa Home.
Rwanda brings remarkable variety into a thoughtfully paced journey: Kigali’s neighbourhoods and cultural landmarks, Akagera’s savannah, the forested slopes of Volcanoes National Park and the shores of Lake Kivu. Our team in Rwanda helps you connect these places with the insight of people who call East Africa home.
Explore mountain gorilla and golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park, discover Nyungwe’s rainforest trails and chimpanzee experiences, or spend time beside Lake Kivu. Wildlife encounters depend on nature, and trekking requires the appropriate permits. We shape the route around your interests, available time and preferred pace, with space to understand Rwanda’s history and everyday life.
CAPITAL CITY
Kigali
TRAVEL STYLE
Tailor-made private and group journeys
CURRENCY
Rwandan franc (RWF)
LANDSCAPES
Volcanic mountains, rainforest, savannah and lakes
WHEN TO VISIT
Choose dates around your route, interests and seasonal conditions.
LANGUAGE
Kinyarwanda, English & French
Places to Explore in Rwanda
Volcanoes National Park
In Rwanda’s northwest, forested volcanic slopes shelter mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. Guided trekking offers a close connection with this protected landscape, while nearby communities add cultural context. Trekking permits, fitness requirements and availability should shape your plans.
Nyungwe National Park
Nyungwe’s mountain rainforest brings a different rhythm to a Rwanda journey. Discover forest trails, chimpanzee tracking and the canopy walkway, with time to appreciate the park’s birdlife and vegetation. Choose activities around your interests, fitness and available permits.
Akagera National Park
Akagera introduces Rwanda’s savannah side, with open grasslands, woodland and wetlands along the country’s eastern border. Game drives reveal a landscape distinct from the mountain forests. Combine it with Kigali, the lakes or a longer Rwanda journey.
Kigali City
Rwanda’s capital offers a thoughtful introduction to the country through its neighbourhoods, markets, creative spaces and places of remembrance. Explore Kigali at an unhurried pace, with local guidance that connects contemporary city life to the history behind it.
King’s Palace, Nyanza
At Nyanza, the King’s Palace offers an introduction to Rwanda’s royal heritage. The reconstructed royal residence and Inyambo cattle help explain traditions of architecture, ceremony and kingship. A visit adds historical context to a journey through southern Rwanda.
Kigali Genocide Memorial
The Kigali Genocide Memorial is a place of remembrance and learning about the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Allow time for a respectful, reflective visit, with sensitivity to survivors and the lives commemorated here.
Lake Kivu
Along Rwanda’s western edge, Lake Kivu offers lakeside towns, hillside views and a slower pace between forest and wildlife experiences. Spend time around Rubavu or Karongi, and build in opportunities to appreciate the shoreline and local fishing traditions.
Congo Nile Trail
The Congo Nile Trail follows the Lake Kivu region through hills, villages and cultivated landscapes. Explore selected sections on foot or by bicycle, with stages adapted to your fitness and time. Lakeside kayaking is a separate activity that can complement the journey.
Lake Muhazi
East of Kigali, Lake Muhazi stretches through a landscape of green hills and quiet shores. Its relaxed setting offers a gentle contrast to city sightseeing and longer park journeys. Consider it when planning time to slow down beside the water.
