Tourists Attractions
There are many interesting sites to see, with many guided tours to choose from. There are expeditions to places like volcanoes and rainforests, savannah, lakes, wetlands and waterfalls which are home to many different African animals.
- Diversity of habitats: The country has four main habitat types:
- Albertine Rift region, mountain forests and volcanoes located in the west
- Papyrus Swamps, lakes and wetlands in the north, south and east
- Savannah and woodland in the East
- Agricultural land in the central belt
- Wildlife richness: 700 bird species, African Big5.
- Mountain Gorillas: Sighting of mountain gorillas in Rwanda is 100% ensured and the distance from the airport to the park is just 2 hours.
- Safe country and clean city: Rwanda is a thriving, safe with low crime rates in Africa Kigali. The capital of Rwanda is the cleanest city in Africa with safe roads and clean hotels.
- Easy to get around with short distances to diverse destinations: All major attractions are located along a circuit within 1-5 hour drive from Kigali. Akagera NP is in 2 hours, Volcanoes NP is in 2 hours while Nyungwe National Park is in 5 hours of Kigali.
- A base to visit East African destinations: Rwanda is located in the heart of central and East Africa with easy access to bordering countries: Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo and Kenya.
- One East African Tourist Visa allows travel between Kenya, Rwandaand Uganda with the same multiple entry visa
- Pleasant Climate: Rwanda has a temperate tropical highland climate
- Friendly people: Rwanda is an ideal location for travel within the region for conference and leisure tourists.
700 species of birds
Where to go birding in Rwanda
700 species of birds
6 hours from Kigali
Nyungwe Forest National Park including Cyamudongo Forest
- 322 Bird Species among which 27 Albertine Rift Endemics. Target species include: Red-collared Babbler, Great Blue and Rwenzori Turacos, Rwenzori Apalis, Grauer’s Swamp Warbler, etc…
- 13 primate species including Chimpanzees, Colobus and L’Hoests Mountain Monkey.
- Canopy walk
2 hours from Kigali
Volcanoes National Park including
- 165 bird species, 17 Albertine Rift Endemics. Target species: Lagden’s Bush Shrike, Doherty’s Bush Shrike, Strange Weaver, Red-faced Woodland Warbler, Regal Sunbird, etc.
- Mountain Gorilla Trekking
- Golden Monkey Trekking
- Visit Dian Fossey’s Tomb
- Climbing Volcanoes (Karisimbi, Bisoke and Muhabura)
2 hours from Kigali
100 birds species
Buhanga Eco-park
100 birds species
Northern Lakes
100 birds species
Birding and wildlife viewing
Northern Lakes
- 232 bird species, 20 Albertine Rift Endemics. Target species: Purple Breasted Sunbird, Handsome Francolin, Red-Throated Alethe etc.
- Chimpanzees and Golden Monkeys
3 hours from Kigali City
Akagera National Park
- 480 bird species including Red-faced Barbet, Pearl Spotted Owlet, Blue Shouldered Robin Chat, Brown Snake Eagle, etc.
- Game drive; Elephants, Lion, Rhino, Giraffe, Zebra, Buffalo, several species of Antelope, Etc...
- Night game drive: Leopard and Hyenas
- Boat on Lake Ihema: Flocks of waterbirds, Crocodile, Hippopotamus
3 hours from Kigali City
1 hour from Kigali City
Papyrus Swamps and Wetlands of Bugesera
Within Kigali City
Nyarutarama Lake (Golf Course) and Mount Kigali
Within Kigali City
2 hours from Kigali
Mashoza Parike Forest
Few Palearctic species
Lake Kivu and its Islands
Few Palearctic species
Museum & Cultural tours
Additional packages
- Museums: Kigali Genocide Memorial, Campaign Against Genocide, King’s Palace and Ethnographic Museum.
- Cultural tours: The Gorilla Guardian (Former Ibyiwacu) Cultural Villages: a rare chance to learn Rwandan culture and traditions
- Agricultural tourism: Coffee and Tea possessing