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Gorillas - Rwanda’s national treasure

Visit the gorillas who make their homes in and amongst
the bamboo-covered slopes of the Virunga Mountains
in the Volcanoes National Park!

Intore dance

Intore is the dance that cannot miss at any celebration
- from marriage ceremonies in villages of Rwanda’s countryside
through the grandeur of national celebrations at
Amahoro stadium!

Game safaris

Experience a classic African Safari in beautiful Akagera National Park.
With Lake Ihema in the background and cooler temperatures,
this is a safari experience unlike any of Rwanda’s neighbours.

Kigali City

Peacefully nestled along picturesque hilltops,
Kigali is a thriving African city immediately notable
for its cleanliness, orderliness, and hospitality.

Virunga Mountains

Trek along this scenic mountain range shared amongst Rwanda,
the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
Visit the mountain gorillas or simply take in the breathtaking view
atop this picturesque mountain range!

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Volcanoes National Park

Coffee and Tea

Primate Tracking

Nyungwe National Park

Lake Kivu

Kigali City

Intore Dance

Akagera National Park

Gorilla Tracking

Muhazi

Known as the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda’s stunning scenery and warm, friendly people offer unique experiences in one of the most remarkable countries in the world. It is blessed with extraordinary biodiversity, with incredible wildlife living throughout its volcanoes, montane rainforest and sweeping plains.

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Volcanoes National Park

The “Parc National de Volcans” (or PNV as it’s known by locals) lies along the Virunga Mountains, with 8 ancient volcanoes, which are shared by Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Just a short two-hour drive from Rwanda’s capital of Kigali, the park is a central location for exploring some distinctly Rwandan experiences. While a visit to the mountain gorillas is often a top priority of visitor, the dramatic landscape also offers thrilling hiking and visits to the fascinating golden monkeys.

Kigali Cultural Village opens

The highly-anticipated Kigali Cultural Village, a hub for entertainment and lifestyle activities, is officially opening doors this week to the public after months of development.The Rebero-based project, courtesy of Vivendi Group, a French company, will comprise a modern cinema theatre, an open concert area, and an escape games facility.It is a result of the partnership between the Group and the...

Duo to narrate Rwanda’s story through photography

The narration of Rwanda’s story by foreign media has often drawn criticism among Rwandans over the years, especially because it misleads the global community about Rwanda’s image since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.To change that narrative, a tourism campaign that will feature a cross-country journey to explore, discover little and rarely shown sceneries of the country, showcase the country,...

Rwanda to open Gishwati-Mukura Park for tourism in December

Rwanda is set to open, to visitors, Gishwati-Mukura National Park, which was recently upgraded to a UNESCO biosphere reserve.The move has added impetus to Rwanda’s ambitions of doubling its annual tourism receipts to $800 million by 2024.The country is keen on accelerating the recovery of the tourism industry, which was severely hit by the Covid-19 outbreak.“We are preparing to use...

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Rwandan Coffee and Tea Tours

Rwanda is known for its coffee. The majority of its beans belong to the Bourbon variation. It is the largest cash crop in Rwanda. Rwandan coffee has won several international awards. Most of the country’s western region and the land...

Rwandan Culture

Rwanda is bustling with culture. Rwanda retains strong roots to its culture while keeping up with the latest trends. Rwanda’s various museums and art galleries feature...

Cycling Tours

A 227km Congo Nile Trail explores Rwanda’s countryside. It is an authentic and rewarding way to interact with the rural population, with a huge dose of natural beauty. Specialist operators and Cycling Centres organise tours. These include anything from an hour to multi-day tours.

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Image source:theslowcyclist

Safaris

Safaris are available at the Akagera National Park. The landscape is over a thousand square kilometres that range from lakes to savannahs plans and rolling...

Gorilla and Primate Tracking

Rwanda is known for its Gorilla throughout the world. The unique opportunity to see gorillas in their natural habitat is unforgettable. Encounters with gorillas as they go about their daily lives are carefully managed, with...

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Young Innovator leverages technology to promote tourist destinations

Patrice Nostalgie, now a software engineer, was completing his second year at University in China when he had about the Visit Rwanda campaign.Although he was impressed with how the campaign went viral on campus, it had never crossed his mind...

My encounter with women from Gihaya Island

Water bodies may be fountains of our amusement but they are workshops to others. We go to the lake to catch a break from our fast-paced urban life. The same lake we escape happens to be someone else’s office.When we...

Government commits to supporting local tourism’s recovery post COVID-19

The local tourism sector will be one of the beneficiaries of the soon to be launched COVID-19 recovery fund aiming at fostering economic recovery of various economic sectors.With the sector among the worst affected by the COVID19 pandemic with the...

36 Hours in Kigali, Rwanda

Kigali, Rwanda’s gleaming capital, pulses with African charm. About 23 years after the horrific genocide in Rwanda, Kigali has reclaimed its narrative and emerged as a proud and progressive city, buzzing with tech hubs, creative start-ups and cafes serving some...

Basic Information

The official languages are Kinyarwanda, French and English. The currency used is the Rwandan Franc. The temperature does not vary much along the year, the average daily temperature is 21 degrees Celsius. As of 1st January 2018, nationals of all...

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Magashi Camp

Magashi Camp is a new camp in Akagera National Park.

Wilderness Safaris will be expanding its ecotourism footprint in Rwanda. In partnership with the Rwanda Development Board and conservation group African Parks the six-tented camp, called Magashi, will be situated in...

Radisson Blu

A Stylish Conference Hotel in Kigali near the Airport and City Center

The Kigali Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center is just 5 kilometers from the bustling...

Bisate Lodge

Bisate Lodge is located in the natural amphitheatre of an eroded volcanic cone – the word bisate means ‘pieces’ in Kinyarwanda, describing how the cone was once whole but worn away by natural erosion.

Bisate’s sophisticated architectural and interior design is rooted in Rwandan building tradition as exemplified in the design...

Virunga Lodge

The magnificent Virunga Lodge is the premier luxury gorilla lodge of Rwanda and one of Africa’s finest and most renowned lodges. The lodge is perched...

Hôtel des Mille Collines

Inspired by Rwanda’s unforgettable geographical terrain, Hôtel des Mille Collines derives its name from its motherland known as the “land of a thousand hills.”

Inaugurated in 1973 as the premier grand hotel of the country and...

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