Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda and Volcanoes National Park

Rwanda neighbors Uganda and is a sovereign state located in Central and East Africa. It is one of the smaller countries on the continent and sits south of the Equator by a few degrees. Rwanda is neighboured by Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The region is elevated in geography with mountains to the west and open savannah to the east.

Rwanda has made a remarkable transformation since the terrible genocide that took place in the mid-1990s. Today, without question, Rwanda is one of the most interesting places to visit in Africa.

Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park is arguably the biggest draw in Rwanda because of its up close and personal Mountain Gorilla experience. With specific permitting and rules, there are opportunities in this park for gorilla trekking, which many visitors deem a life-changing experience.

Akagera National Park

One of Rwanda’s only “Big Five”protected areas, Akagera National Park is undergoing a radical transformation after having been devastated during the genocide over 30 years ago. More recently they have reintroduced lions, endangered black rhinoceros, and other wildlife to bring back the glory days of this incredible preserve.

Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you traveled.

– Mohammed

Genocide Memorial in Kigali

A visit to the Genocide Memorial in Kigali is a must for visitors to Rwanda. It is a moving experience and the final resting place of more than 250,000 victims of the 1994 Genocide. This memorial exists to remember and honor the one million Rwandans killed in these terrible events, and to offer education and peacebuilding for future generations.