THE LAND OF A THOUSAND HILLS | RWANDA

• Nyungwe National Park is the oldest conserved tropical rainforest in Africa, it accommodates about 13 primate species with the world’s largest population of 400 monkeys and chimpanzees which are 25% of Africa’s population.
• Akagera borders on Tanzania and showcases Rwanda’s Big Five
• Kigali is the capital city of Rwanda and is regarded as one of Africa’s most safe and lively cities, surrounded by lush green hillsides and meandering avenues. Kigali houses important historical monuments, such as the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
• Volcanoes National Park is renowned as being a sanctuary for the endangered mountain gorilla and is also home to five of the eight volcanoes of the Virunga. The film Gorillas in the Mist, the biographical account of Dian Fossey, was set and shot in the park, and it remains one of the few places left to experience an intimate encounter with these amazing creatures.

• A visit to the Genocide Memorial.
• Trek into the Volcanoes National Park with a ranger and encounter these gentle giants of the forest up close.
• Take a guided walk into the forest to see endangered golden monkeys.
• Hike to one of the crater rims for majestic views of the slopes of a dormant volcano.
• Visit Diane Fossey’s grave and the Karisoke Research Centre.
• Support the reforestation of Rwanda by planting a tree with the local community.
• Track habituated chimpanzees at Nyungwe Forest National Park.
• See the magical scenery of the “Twin Lakes” of Burera and Ruhondo.
• Taste some of the finest tea and coffee in the world, both of which are grown in Rwanda.
• Support local handicrafts by shopping for gifts like woven baskets at markets.
• Visit colourful Kigali, the nation’s capital, and learn about Rwanda’s remarkable history and culture.
• Easily combine your gorilla trekking experience with a Big 5 safari.

• The lodges are the best of the best – small, intimate, and private
• Private transfers, guides, charter flights and safari vehicles.
• Guests will leave behind a positive impact on the environment, wildlife, and community
• Get inspired, get engaged with communities and projects
• Remote and isolated
• The lodges are the best of the best
• Private experiences
• Opportunity to connect with nature & have a life-changing experience
• A clean and inspiring country
• Spectacular scenery and wildlife, unique to Africa

• Visitors of all ages are welcome in Rwanda
• Gorilla trekking is 15 years & older
• Almost all fitness levels
• Great for anniversaries or honeymoons
• Guests who want a real, up close and personal wildlife experience

• 4-nights:
  1 night in Kigali, 3 nights in Volcanoes National Park
• 7-nights:
  1 night in Kigali, 3 nights in Volcanoes National Park,  3 nights in Nyungwe Forest National Park
• 10-nights:
  1 night in Kigali, 3 nights in Akagera National Park, 3 nights in Volcanoes National Park, 3 nights in Nyungwe Forest National Park

*4 nights is when you combine with another destination – not recommended for long haul travellers from US.