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RWANDA

RWANDA

Land of a thousand hills

Rwanda, a tiny landlocked country in central Africa, is characterised by undulating hilly and mountainous terrain and is known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills.” Situated in the heart of the Albertine Rift, it is one of Africa’s most biodiverse regions, a haven of rainforest endemism with its most celebrated wild mammal being the iconic mountain gorilla of the Virunga massif.

A densely-populated country with a predominantly rural population, Rwanda is known for its traumatic history in the form of the 1994 genocide, as well as for its courageous recovery to become a stable, well-run and united country. Such optimistic energy has earned the country the epithet “Remarkable Rwanda” and a fast-growing number of curious tourists and fans.

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Best time to travel to Rwanda

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Eventhough one can visit the country of Rwanda throughout the year, it is still best to travel within the two rainy seasons. The longest rain period mostly lasts from March until May. The shorter rainy season takes place in November. During these rainy seasons, the mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park may be very difficult due to many slippery paths. Our summer holiday (July and August) is therefore a very good period to visit Rwanda. The temperature is almost the same throughout the year, about 26 degrees celcius. Keep in mind that the nights on the mountains in Volcanoes National Park can get very cold and humid.

Highlights & activities

  • Tracking mountain gorillas and other primates including encounters with habituated groups

  • Visiting the moving Kigali Genocide Memorial

  • Exploring the natural splendour of untouched rainforest

  • Seeing Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s great lakes

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