Rwanda, the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” offers the most accessible mountain gorilla trekking in Africa, in the volcanic peaks of Volcanoes National Park — just a couple of hours from the clean, safe capital, Kigali. It pairs beautifully with a Kenyan or Tanzanian safari.
Rwanda Safari Packages
What Rwanda offers
- Volcanoes National Park — mountain gorilla trekking on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes.
- Nyungwe Forest — chimpanzees and a thrilling canopy walkway.
- Kigali — a clean, welcoming capital with a moving Genocide Memorial.
- Lake Kivu — relaxed beaches and water activities in the hills.
Best time to visit: Jun–Sep (long dry season) is ideal for gorilla trekking.
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