Rwanda

Known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” Rwanda’s striking landscape encompasses everything from verdant rainforests to towering volcanoes and peaceful lakes. One of the country’s standout attractions is trekking to find mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, a life-changing experience where visitors can observe these remarkable, endangered creatures in their natural habitat. In addition to its resident gorillas, Rwanda offers a number of other wildlife adventures, including chimpanzees trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park – an ancient rainforest known for its diverse primate populations and rich birdlife. For a more traditional safari experience, Akagera National Park in the east features savannahs teeming with game, including the Big Five.

Away from the animals, visitors to Rwanda can also experience a number of other adventure experiences. The country’s lakes and rivers can be explored on guided boat tours, while fishing and watersports are also available in places like Lake Kivu. Those seeking to understand more about Rwanda’s distinctive culture and its captivating, often brutal, history can opt to explore the delights of Kigali, Rwanda’s modern, bustling capital. Kigali is also home to a number of boutique shops, live music venues, beautiful parks, and iconic cultural landmarks like the Kigali Genocide Memorial, while its clean, safe streets are considered a standard-bearer among other African cities.