Rwanda is a country well known for the gorilla trekking experiences. It is home to golden monkeys, chimpanzees and other primates. The beautiful scenery and hilly slopes invite you to this very famous touristic destination in Eastern Africa. Although Mountain Gorilla trekking safaris in Rwanda are the main and most thriving activity, it is also home to the big five.  It’s commonly known as the land of a thousand hills. The country has great biodiversity in terms of vegetation and wildlife. The rain forests dominate the western side of the country . Cultivated tea farms appearing on the fields below. Gasura Tea estates are among the best farms. Rwanda teas are famous all over the world.  The cultures of the people are inviting too.

The Virunga features volcanoes and rain forests. This  is home to the volcanoes national park. The central plateau, forms the savannah and marshes. It is home to the big five at the Akagera national park. Akagera has the richest bird life biodiversity in the region.  Nyungwe national park is home to chimpanzees and the golden Monkeys. It’s  hiking trails are amazing for nature walk lovers.  A cultural experience in Kigali is a must do.  Add some time to explore the genocide memorial sites. Activities are varied depending on which park you visit and for how long. Rwanda is accessible by air and road depending on where you are traveling from. Most international flights land in Kigali.

The cultural experience in Rwanda is very rich. Different dances are done at difference occasions. They can be quite colorful and invigorating. Kwita Inzina is the ceremonial naming of the baby Gorillas. It happens yearly at the slopes of the Volcanoes national park.  A visit to the 1994 genocide memorial museums best explains how humanity can fail each other.  Rwanda has remarkably risen from the ashes of the horrible genocide.  It now competes with its peers, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.  Rwanda  stands out as an upcoming economic hub in east Africa.  Kigali has also been recognized as one of the greenest and cleanest cities. The simple, stylish and luxury lodges are well located in the various wildlife destinations.