Mountain Gorillas
Trek through bamboo and forest with a guide and ranger to spend time with a gorilla family.
East Africa
Rwanda
Mountain gorillas, rolling green hills and a country known for its warm welcome.
Rwanda is compact, scenic and well organised, with mountain gorillas as its signature experience.
East Africa · Beyond Tanzania
Discover Rwanda
The Land of a Thousand Hills
Rwanda is a small country with big landscapes: terraced hills, volcanic mountains, forests and lakes. Distances between destinations are short, which makes it easy to explore.
Volcanoes National Park is the home of Rwanda's mountain gorilla trekking, one of the most memorable wildlife experiences in the world.
Kigali, the capital, is clean, calm and a good place to learn about the country's history and culture.
Volcanoes NPGorilla trekking
NyungweRainforest and primates
KigaliCapital city
AkageraSavannah park
Highlights
What Makes Rwanda Special
A country that rewards even a short visit.
Nyungwe Forest
A large mountain rainforest with chimpanzees, other primates and a canopy walkway.
Akagera National Park
A savannah park in the east with a growing range of wildlife and a scenic lake setting.
Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife and Forests
Rwanda offers mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys and many bird species, as well as savannah wildlife in Akagera.
Permits are limited and need to be arranged well ahead of travel.
Mountain Gorillas
Golden Monkeys
Chimpanzees
Elephants
Giraffes
Hippos
Lions
Birdlife
Things to Do
Experience Rwanda
A compact country that is easy to combine with other destinations.
Gorilla Trekking
Guided trek with strict rules for the animals' protection.
Golden Monkey Trek
A shorter primate experience in the volcano forests.
Canopy Walk
Walk above the forest at Nyungwe.
Game Drives
Explore Akagera by vehicle and boat.
Cultural Visits
Learn about local traditions, crafts and history.
City Time in Kigali
Museums, cafes and markets.
When to Visit
The Best Time to Visit Rwanda
Your ideal travel period depends on the experiences and landscapes you want to enjoy.
The Main Dry Season
Generally the best weather for trekking, though demand is high.
The Short Dry Season
Pleasant conditions and good forest access.
Plan Your Visit
Getting to Rwanda
Most visitors arrive at Kigali International Airport, with good roads from the capital to the main parks.
Rwanda is often combined with Uganda, Tanzania or Kenya.
- International flights into Kigali.
- Gorilla permits must be booked well in advance.
- Check visa and entry requirements before travel.
- Allow time for combined itineraries.
Journeys with Avalia
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We plan Rwanda journeys on request. This tailor-made journey connects Tanzania with selected East African destinations, shaped around your interests.
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