Rwanda is blessed with some amazing
natural and heritage tourist attractions that have
drawn visitors to the country to experience
the real African adventure. Do not wait for
someone to tell you about the exquisiteness of
this country. The must visit places in Rwanda
that you should not miss adding to your bucket
list include the following:
Volcanoes National Park
Rwanda is one of three nations in the whole
world where it’s possible to see gorillas in
their natural habitat. Despite the small area of
the park with about 125km² of rainforests, it
is home to more than 400 gorillas. Located in
Musanze district, it is a 90-minute scenic drive
from Kigali International Airport to the trekking
point. Besides the mountain gorillas, Volcanoes
National Park is also home to golden monkey
trekking and gives you the opportunity to come
into contact with these rare primates.
Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park was named after
the Akagera River that fl ows through the park
and feeds into several beautiful swamp-fringed
lakes. With a backdrop of rolling hills dotted
with African acacia woodlands and savannah
grasslands, the park was created to conserve
the prodigious vegetation and wildlife. There
are three ecoregions in the park that are teeming
with about 8,000 wild animals including
buffalo, elephant, hippo, giraffe, zebra and
several antelope species. Bird life is also prolifi c
with over 480 species of birds, including
endemic species such as the red-faced barbet.
Volcanoes National Park
Nyungwe Forest National Park
Nyungwe Forest National Park is located in
the south-western part of Rwanda and has an
unmatched biodiversity of wildlife and birding.
The park covers over 1,000km of rainforests,
making it Rwanda’s watershed place. The main
high spot is the dense canopy walk above the
forest that offers awe-inspiring scenic views.
The park has the biggest population of black
and white colobus monkeys found anywhere
in the world with over 300 different troops.
Other species of primates include the red-tailed
monkey, blue monkey, and the grey-cheeked
mangabey.
Chimpanzee trekking is a renowned activity
in the park where you can get close to man’s
closest cousin. Several hiking trails will lead
you to a group of habituated chimpanzees
and visitors can spend an hour enjoying how
chimps feed and groom their young ones with
worthwhile photographic opportunities. Several
hiking trails will lead you to an enjoyable
session.
Lake Kivu
Lake Kivu
Lake Kivu is an amazing place to visit
for your Rwanda safari. Positioned along
the Rwandan border next to the Democratic
Republic of Congo, it gives swimming and boat
cruising opportunities on the fresh waters of the
great East African rift valley. Visitors can relax
and relish lakeside picturesque views.
Butare
To have a better experience of Rwandan
culture, look into into its history at Butare’s
National Museum or at the royal palaces of the
former Rwandan monarchs. Visitors to Butare
will also get the chance to taste the local cuisine,
where several eateries offer a range of local
foodstuffs and international dishes.
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