Looking into the eyes of a mountain gorilla is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But there is plenty more on offer in Rwanda. Volcanoes National Park is the place to be for gorilla trekking. Chimpanzees and 12 other primates can be found in Nyungwe National Park, and Akagera National Park is home to the Big Five. For some relaxation, why not stay a few days on the shore of scenic Lake Kivu.

Destination Rwanda: Key Facts
best time to visit rwanda

Best time to visit

All Year Round

population of rwanda

Population

14.1 Million

capital city of rwanda

Capital City

Kigali

rwanda geographic area

Area

26,338km²

rwanda currency

Currency

Rwandan Franc

rwanda official language

Language

Kinyarwanda, French, English, Swahili

Top Destinations Rwanda

Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park is Central Africa’s largest protected wetland and the last remaining refuge for savannah-adapted species in Rwanda. The park is in northeastern Rwanda, covering 1122sq km (433sq mi) and bordering Tanzania.

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Gishwati Mukura National Park

Rwanda’s fourth national park, Gishwati Mukura is made up of two separate forests – the larger Gishwati and small Mukura, forming a total of 34 square kilometres plus a buffer zone.

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Nyungwe Forest National Park

The park is a hidden gem in the middle of tea plantations and is stunning, with a vantage point of the picturesque views of the Virunga Mountains and Congo.

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Volcanoes National Park

The park is a must-see for all Rwanda Gorilla Safaris since it has the largest concentration of mountain gorillas in the Virunga Conservation Area.

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