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Rwanda

Rwanda, land of a thousand hills is a small but stunningly beautiful country in the heart of Africa, her dominant feature being the milliard fertile green and beautifully terraced hills scattered all over the countryside. But she is also one of the most popular tourism destinations in Africa. In her north, track the rare Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, or the habituated Golden Monkeys popularly referred to as the little sisters of the gorillas; or enjoy a day long guided hike up one of the volcanoes in this beautiful national park. Tour Ibyi’Iwacu cultural village for a Rwandan cultural experience or join your Guide on a town tour of Ruhengeri including the local market where you meet, mix and mingle with the local people. In the south, Nyungwe rain-forest National Park is a fairytale land nature lover’s paradise with stunning scenery, guided forest hikes down the valleys to beautiful water-falls;Tracking large troops of habituated Angola colobus Monkeys;get your adrenalin pumped on the Canopy Walk, the only one in East and Central Africa; Birding tours with expert guides;Track habituated Chimpanzees in Kyamudongo or enjoy Cultural interaction tours to some of the local tea plantations where you meet and mingle with local people. In Rwanda’s east, the small but incredibly beautiful Akagera National Park is big game country and home of the African Big-5; elephants, newly-introduced lions, rhinos, large herds of buffalo, even the elusive leopard when lucky, and milliard other plains game including eland and hippos and giant Nile crocodilesin Lake Ihema and her many other water bodies. On the gorgeous Lake Kivu, Africa’s 6th largest lake which forms Rwanda’s western border with DR Congo are found the resort towns of Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu, perfect spots for a beach stay, leisure and relaxation as well as guided town tours and diningwhere meet and mingle with local Rwandans as they go about their daily life.Rwanda’s capital Kigali too is a tourism attraction in her own right; a smart African city of over 1million, reputedly the cleanest on the continent with wide boulevards, nice flowered pavements, world class hotels and restaurants and an international airport. Our city tour of Kigali includes her major historical, cultural, economic and political landmarks as well as the Kigali genocide Memorial Centre; obviously a moving experience but of our recent history and really helps put everything else into perspective. As you tour other parts of the city, you will see just how incredible Rwanda’s recovery has been – a true testament to mankind’s resilience in the face of unfathomable odds. We also organize dining out experiences to sample of Rwanda’s nice local restaurants serving a wide range of delicious Rwandan, continental and international dishes that will leave you wanting for me.But by far the most amazing thing about Rwanda is encountering her people, Rwandans themselves, certainly some of the most beautiful, gracious and charming anywhere in the world and hospitable to a fault, their ancient culture repackaged for the 21stcentury and still being practiced; it is they that always leave the longest lasting mark.Rwanda is beautiful and amazing -Ikaze mu Rwanda (welcome to Rwanda); experience the magic of the land of a thousand hills, and a million smiles,here in the heart of Africa. See why they say GOD ROAMS THE WORLD, AND RESTS IN RWANDA!

Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda encompasses the Rwanda section of the Virunga Volcanoes, a series of.

Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda encompasses the Rwanda section of the Virunga Volcanoes, a series of eight volcanic mountains which sit astride the border triangle between Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo and include the still active Nyiragongo and Nyakagezilocated in DR Congo.Situated 115kms/2½hrs drive north-west of Kigali and encompassing five of the volcanoes, the park’s 160km² of bamboo montane forest arehabitat for the rare and critically endangered Mountain Gorillasof which only approx. 800 members remain in the world!Immortalized in the movie “Gorillas-In-The-Mist” depicting the life and times of American zoologist Dian Fossey who spent almost 20yrs in the 60s to the 80s studying the gorillas,they inspire great human curiosity owing to their being massive wild animals that genetically, socially and physically so closely resemble humans. Other mammals include the beautiful Golden Monkeys, a variety of antelopes, hyenas, bushbucks, and some buffaloes and forest elephants, as well as over 170 species of birds. Of the many gorilla families, 10 have been habituated and opened for controlled Gorilla Tracking, one of the most popular tourist activities. Other activities in and around the park include Golden Monkeys Tracking, guided Hikes up several of the Volcanoes as well as scenic tours and cultural tours in the outlying areas.

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Ibyiwacu Ex-Poachers Village

Iby’iwacu Ex-Poachers Village

Situated in Kinigi at the foothills of the Sabyinyo Volcano, 'ex-Poachers' as it is popularly.

Ibyiwacu Ex-Poachers Village
Ibyiwacu Ex-Poachers Village
Ibyiwacu Ex-Poachers Village

Situated in Kinigi at the foothills of the Sabyinyo Volcano, 'ex-Poachers' as it is popularly referred to, is an award winning conservation initiative where former poachers were persuaded to desist from poaching and instead come together to form this replica of a Rwandan traditional village with a king’s palace and four traditional huts where they showcase aspects of Rwandan culture, traditions and customs and earn a living as conservationists. On arrival at the village, guests are welcomed with cultural drums, song and dance then led by a village guide through the various exhibitions including traditional rural life, cookery and foods, weaving, grinding, fire-making, a traditional healer with a herbal and spiritual medicine’s ‘laboratory’, archery, javelin, a blacksmith and architecture, Rwandan kingship, palace life and coronations as well as the villagers’ previous life as poachers and their new found passion in conservation and how they have benefited. At the end of the tour, you will have an opportunity to learn a few steps and moves in the very captivating Rwanda cultural dance as well as buy some local curios and crafts including the popular agaseke (traditional baskets), calabashes, hammocks, traditional wooden crockery, dancing bows, arrows and beautiful drums of all sizes.

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Musanze Caves

Musanze Caves

The Musanze lava Caves date back 65m years. Armed with a helmet, headlamp and walking-stick.

Musanze Caves
Musanze Caves
Musanze Caves

The Musanze lava Caves date back 65m years. Armed with a helmet, headlamp and walking-stick, follow your guide through the dark caves with cascading lights from the surface and learn about ancient rock formations, stalactites, lots of Rwandan history dating back centuries to the liberation struggle in 1994 as well as other interesting features and creatures including a resident colony of bats. The walk normally takes about 2hrs and advance booking is advised.

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Mountain Gorilla Silver Backs

Mountain Gorilla Silver Backs

As male mountain gorillas mature, the fur on their back turns from black through gray to almost white.

Mountain Gorilla Silver Backs
Mountain Gorilla Silver Backs
Mountain Gorilla Silver Backs

As male mountain gorillas mature, the fur on their back turns from black through gray to almost white - much the same way a man's hair turns gray but this does not affect the females. it is the origin of the name 'silverback' which signifies a mature mountain gorilla male. At around its onset, the gorilla will have acquired mating rights by wresting a family from an older silverback or bringing together several females and thus now heads a family with several females, some juveniles and some black-backs, quite like a human polygamous family, where he demands exclusive mating rights. He stays in charge until death or when older and weaker is deposed by younger fellows.

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Gisenyi

Gisenyi

Gisenyi is a typical Rwandan town; totally clean and spotless, well organized, great weather.

Gisenyi
Gisenyi
Gisenyi

Gisenyi is a typical Rwandan town; totally clean and spotless, well organized, great weather, stunning views, hospitable people; and relaxing. Sitting on the border with the mystical DR Congo on the northern shores of Lake Kivu, Africa’s 6th largest and one of her most gorgeous lakes which forms the natural border between the two countries, it overlooks DR Congo’s low lying Goma town with the Virunga volcanoes in the backdrop. A well-developed town with nice roads, tourist class hotels, a relatively cosmopolitan population and an airport, her weather is typically beach warm without being too humid and her earth; sprinkled with clear-colored sand granules that sparkle like jewels. The best beach sections are on the northern edge leading to the grand barrier (main border) with DR Congo and fronted by several tourist hotels and a public beach section. Interesting tourist activities include walks on the beach, boat rides, a variety of water-sports, swimming in the lake (being methane filled, it has no bilharzia), guided town tours, in jeep and on foot, to the grand barrier and the petit barrier (small border) as well as to the local border-market where you can mix and mingle with merchants from both Rwanda and DR Congo as they exchange all manner of merchandise from food stuffs, farm produce and livestock to colorful clothing fabrics and garments. But even more magical are the evenings, when from a vantage point one can see the luminous glow of the still active Nyiragongo volcano, part of the Virunga volcanoes across the border in the Congo.

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Nyungwe National Park

Nyungwe National Park

Nyungwe rain-forest National Park in southern RWANDA is one of the most beautiful and the largest.

Nyungwe National Park
Nyungwe National Park
Nyungwe National Park

Nyungwe rain-forest National Park in southern RWANDA is one of the most beautiful and the largest remaining stretch of montane forests in East Africa. It is home to a wide variety of mammals and 13 species of primates including Chimpanzees and large troops of Angola Colobus Monkeys that inhabit her fairytale world of ancient trees, bushes and shrubs species some dating back to the ice ages; all grown over steep and fertile green valleys and ridges surrounded by beautiful tea plantations. Amidst her well maintained hiking trails, guests enjoy regular guided Forest Hikes down to stunning valleys with beautiful waterfalls; Track the semi-habituated family of Chimpanzees at dawn as they de-nest, or track large troops of Black & White Angola Colobus Monkeys in Gisakura or down in the valleys below. Nyungwe is also a bird lovers’ paradise with numerous species including many endemics recorded. A guided Bird Walk from Uwinka will return many species ticked. The adrenaline pumping Nyungwe Canopy Walk, a foot-wide suspension bridge hang over huge pylons across two ridges at 80m above a deep valley’s ground is the only one of its kind in East and Central Africa. With your specialist guide, enjoy stunning views over the forest canopy extending as far as the Virunga volcanoes; and learn about unique canopy species of plants, mammals, birds and butterflies as the bridge sways in the breeze and your heart threatens to pop-out, still amazing anyway. At the adjacent tea plantations, we offer cultural encounters meeting and mingling with local peasant farmers as they harvest tea, an activity they eagerly welcome our guests to participate in as they share their stories. In the evening, you may partake of the tea tasting ceremony offered at Nyungwe Forest Lodge. There is so much to do and love in Nyungwe forest National Park, one of Rwanda’s best kept secrets.

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Nyanza Royal Palace Museum

Nyanza Royal Palace Museum

Nyanza is the pre-colonial capital of the Rwandan kingdom and currently the cultural heart of Rwanda.

Nyanza Royal Palace Museum
Nyanza Royal Palace Museum
Nyanza Royal Palace Museum

Nyanza is the pre-colonial capital of the Rwandan kingdom and currently the cultural heart of Rwanda. It is home of the Royal Palace Museum, steeped in history and tradition dating back over three centuries and recently refurbished, completely of local materials, to its former glory.

At the adjacent Rwesero hill, the Rwesero Art Museum displays contemporary paintings and sculptures on genocide, unity and brotherhood in a house initially intended as a palace for King Mutara III Rudahigwa, the last King of Rwanda. But he never got to see it completed as he died, under mysterious circumstances, just before independence when a routine vaccination went awry. Only his tomb remains, next to that of his queen, Rosalie Gicanda, who was killed during the 1994 genocide!!

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Nyungwe Canopy Walk

Nyungwe Canopy Walk

On arrival at the park offices, you will be met by your specialist park guide for a briefing.

Nyungwe Canopy Walk
Nyungwe Canopy Walk
Nyungwe Canopy Walk

On arrival at the park offices, you will be met by your specialist park guide for a briefing, then hike down the steep slope to the canopy walk and climb the massive pylons onto the bridge.Elevated across a valley and over the forest canopy about 70m at the valley’s lowest point, this single file, foot only 200m long swaying bridge, the only one of its kind in east and central Africa, allows you to observe and learn about unique forest canopy features and creatures including flowers, shrubs, insects, monkeys, other small mammals as well as birds and butterflies. From its vantage point on a clear day, one can enjoy splendid and extensive views across most of the forest even to Lake Kivu and the Virunga volcanoes.

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Chimpanzee Tracking In Nyungwe National Park

Chimpanzee Tracking In Nyungwe National Park

Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe National Park is possible, with the option of tracking one of two.

Chimpanzee Tracking In Nyungwe National Park
Chimpanzee Tracking In Nyungwe National Park
Chimpanzee Tracking In Nyungwe National Park

Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe National Park is possible, with the option of tracking one of two group; a 35 member family in the small Cyamudongo Forest ((4km², 35kms/1½hrs drive from Nyungwe proper) or the 60member family in Mayebe area near the Uwinka Park HQs. While the Cyamudongo family is the more frequently visited, both are considered semi-habituated and living in very hilly terrain with deep valleys, sharp ridges and thick vegetation in an often wet and muddy area making it quite difficult to hike. They chimpanzees also tend to move quite widely and high up the trees making tracking and sighting them difficult and not guaranteed; chances are under 50% at best although the park officials claim a 90%. To give guests the best chance however, the park tries to catch the chimps before they de-nest, at day break which happens around 5.30am in Rwanda. This then requires guests to wake very early and depart for the excursion at 4.00 am; which would be excellent, but it compounds the difficult of the terrain because then the forest is still dew-covered and wet. And the park does not practice a refund policy should you not see the chimps. For this reason, and the fact that there are many other wonderful activities to do in this beautiful rain-forest, we do not promote it as a chimpanzee tracking destination rather as a rain forest destination. Even then, quite many of our guests do like to try their lack, especially if they are not going to Uganda where it is much easier with greater chances. As long as they understand and accept their chances, we do offer it because Cyamudongo is still a beautiful forest and there are many interesting things to see, learnt about and experienced including trees, shrubs, monkeys, reptiles, birds and butterflies. Advance bookings are recommended, only 8 participants are allowed on the excursion per day. The time spent with the chimps is not strictly limited. NB: the park is currently in the process of trying 6.00am departures for both Cyamudongo and Mayebe. We will keep you informed.

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Kigali City

Kigali City

Rwanda’s capital since Independence and the economic center for the last 100 now celebrated.

Kigali City
Kigali City
Kigali City

Rwanda’s capital since Independence and the economic center for the last 100 now celebrated as the cleanest and best organized city in Africa, Kigali is a beautiful cosmopolitan city of 1m with wide boulevards, world class hotels, restaurants and entertainment spots, government and diplomatic offices as well as an international airport. Lower Kigali around Nyabugogo open air market is considered the heart of Kigali’s informal economy (a little crowded). Key land marks include the Kigali genocide Memorial Center built to commemorate the over one million people who perished during the 1994 genocide. The ‘skyscraper’ city center with her paved, clean and well-maintained boulevards and international hotels, the Parliament buildings, the new developments around Kimihurura, Kimironko and the Nyarutarama suburb popularly referred to as the Beverly Hills of Kigali, the Richard Kandt natural-history Museum, the ex-Presidential Palace, the Belgian Memorial as well as Kaplaki crafts center where you can bargain for some very unique Rwanda souvenirs including colorful wall hangings made from cow dung.

There are also several nice local restaurants for lunch where you can mix and mingle with local Rwandans is also a popular activity.

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Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park is an archetypal African savannah park of tangled acacia woodland.

Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park is an archetypal African savannah park of tangled acacia woodland interspersed with open grassland in eastern Rwanda dominated by a labyrinth of swamps and lakes that follow the meandering Akagera River, the most remote source of River Nile; but above all, Akagera is big game country!, totally off the beaten track; Marauded, neglected and rampaged in the 70s and 80s, this gem of a park has experienced a major rebirth with enhanced management which has seen wildlife numbers. A coordinated translocation program has also seen lions and rhinos re-introduced to the park making it a proper African Big-5 national park - herds of elephant and buffalo as well as lion and soon rhinoceros; lucky visitors might stumble across a leopard and tick off the entire African Big-5 in often times under a day of pure wonder and magic in the African bush, a spotted hyena. Giraffe and zebra haunt the savannah amongst more than a dozen types of antelope. In the picturesque lakes, large schools of hippopo grunt and splutter while outsized crocodiles soak up the sun with their vast jaws menacingly agape. And then - her crowning jewel; lining the lakes are some of the continent’s densest concentrations of water birds amongst many other migratory and resident bird species.

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Gorilla Tracking

Gorilla Tracking

Arise early for breakfast then at 06.30hrs: transfer to the National Park HQs for your Gorilla Tracking adventure. After

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Gorilla Tracking

Arise early for breakfast then at 06.30hrs: transfer to the National Park HQs for your Gorilla Tracking adventure. After registration, participants are put into groups of 8, allocated a gorilla family to track and a specialist Gorilla Tracking Guide to lead them.

Please remember to bring your passport and gorilla permit as the park officials insists in verifying participants details. Being a rain forest, rain can be expected at any time or day throughout the year and sections of the terrain can be wet, muddy and slippery. We recommend water proof boots above the ankle preferably gators, long sleeved tops and pants to protect from stinging nettles, a light raincoat, a small waterproof bag for your cameras and other gadgets and a light rucksack. The park office provides a rudimentary walking stick that comes in handy especially when descending. Porters from a local association are available to help with carrying your luggage for a small fee. Although the tracking may be hard and require a degree of fitness, no one should feel discouraged to do the trek as regular general fitness more than suffices. Your guide and porters are also always at hand to help with trek and we have had persons up to 80 doing the trek without too much trouble.

0700hrs: Briefing by your guide then drive to the trail head from where the trekking begins. Your guide will lead you, first, through local homesteads and small scale pyrethrum farms then into the forest and up the volcanoes through interspersed bamboo forest and grassland with stunning views in the footsteps of the rare yet critically endangered Mountain Gorillas. They, the guides, never seem to run out of interesting stories and demonstrations about the forest, conservation, the vegetation (some of it medicinal), especially the gorillas and their behaviors, diet and families as well as other of this forest’s inhabitants.

Upon sighting the gorillas, you will stay with them for one unforgettable hour as they go about their daily life – feeding, playing, climbing, relaxing, sleeping, raising their young; almost oblivious of your presence but definitely curious, especially the little ones who sometimes come rather close. It is a magical and breathtaking experience.

But the hour is always over too soon and you hike back to base where your Driver will be awaiting to transfer you back to the lodge for a deserved shower and lunch.

NB:

Gorilla Permits are limited in number, maximum 80 tickets sold per day on first come first served basis.

They sell first, the only way to guarantee availability is to buy.

We normally request our guests to pre-pay in advance so we buy on their behalf subject to availability.

Once bought, they are virtually none refundable and non-transferrable.

Children below 15 yrs are not allowed on Gorilla Tracking. based on need to be mentally mature/physically fit enough for own safety in presence of 'wild' animals. We can however arrange alternative activities.

Gorilla Tracking

A 02nd day Of Gorilla Tracking

Many people do ask whether it is possible to do a second day of gorilla tracking and if yes, whether or not such a

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Gorilla Tracking

Many people do ask whether it is possible to do a second day of gorilla tracking and if yes, whether or not such a second trek is worthwhile.In Rwanda, unlike in Uganda, the terrain is not so steep and difficult and therefore it is physically possible to do two treks. Our experience is that when guests encounter the gorillas the first time, they are really excited, a little scared and very busy capturing photo moments. And that on a second trek, they are more ‘experienced’, they are calmer, relaxed and composed and more observant so they really enjoy connected time with gorillas, making it great value. A second gorilla trek is therefore recommended although of course it costs more money for the trek and often additional day of accommodation.

Golden Monkeys Tracking

Golden Monkeys Tracking

After breakfast transfer to the Park HQs for a Golden Monkeys Tracking experience. The beautiful Golden Monkeys are

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Golden Monkeys Tracking

After breakfast transfer to the Park HQs for a Golden Monkeys Tracking experience.

The beautiful Golden Monkeys are considered the little sisters of the Mountain Gorillas with whom they share the Virunga Volcanoes; suffering the same threats ranging from human encroachment, habitat loss, poaching and snares as well as wars and together are listed on the IUCN Red List of endangered species. A primate species of the Old World Monkeys and endemic to the Virunga Volcanoes and KahuziBiega in eastern DRC, they are a relatively big monkey, similar to the blue monkey but with a beautiful Golden-Orange flowing cape on the back and rear as well as contrasting black limbs and face more reminiscent of the Colobus Monkeys. They live in social groups of up to 30 or 40 members feeding on fresh bamboo shoots, leaves, fruits, branches and insects and tend to sleep in the same location high up the bamboo trees day in and day out.

After registration and briefing by your guide, 0700hrs: you will proceed to the trailhead where the trekking into the forest begins. Our guests visit/track one of the two habituated families, in groups of maximum 8 persons; Your guide is always at hand to tell all the amazing stories about the monkeys – they know some of them by features and name – their place in the eco-system, their proclivity to being poached as well as why should be conserved.

Upon sighting the Golden Monkeys, you will spend a fascinating hour in their presence as they go about their daily life. They are ample fun to see, and also excellent to photograph although it can be a little difficult even as they jump from tree to tree.

After the hour is over, you will hike back to base where your guide will be waiting to transfer you back to the lodge for a shower and lunch; the excursion normally last 3 to 4hrs round trip.

Twin Lakes Burera Ruhondo

Twin Lakes Burera & Ruhondo

In the afternoon, enjoy sightseeing around the Twin Lakes (Burera and Ruhondo), two beautiful crater lakes curved into

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Twin Lakes Burera Ruhondo

In the afternoon, enjoy sightseeing around the Twin Lakes (Burera and Ruhondo), two beautiful crater lakes curved into the volcanoes and only separated by a thin strip of earth. They are visible from a ridge around a local village but if time allows, guests may stop for tea or coffee at a nearby lodge with stunning views or enjoy a walk down and through the local village to see how the people eke a life of farming, small scale trading and fishing on the lakes.

Ibyiwacu Ex Poachers Village

Iby’iwacu Ex-Poachers Village

Join your guide on a tour to Ibyi’Iwacu ex-Poachers Village for a Rwandan cultural experience. Situated in Kinigi

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Ibyiwacu Ex Poachers Village

Join your guide on a tour to Ibyi’Iwacu ex-Poachers Village for a Rwandan cultural experience. Situated in Kinigi at the foothills of the Sabyinyo Volcano, 'ex-Poachers' as it is popularly referred to, is an award winning conservation initiative where former poachers were persuaded to desist from poaching and instead come together to form this replica of a Rwandan traditional village with a king’s palace and four traditional huts where they showcase aspects of Rwandan culture, traditions and customs and earn a living as conservationists. On arrival at the village, guests are welcomed with cultural drums, song and dance then led by a village guide through the various exhibitions including traditional rural life, cookery and foods, weaving, grinding, fire-making, a traditional healer with a herbal and spiritual medicine’s ‘laboratory’, archery, javelin, a blacksmith and architecture, Rwandan kingship, palace life and coronations as well as the villagers’ previous life as poachers and their new found passion in conservation and how they have benefited. At the end of the tour, you will have an opportunity to learn a few steps and moves in the very captivating Rwanda cultural dance as well as buy some local curios and crafts including the popular agaseke (traditional baskets), calabashes, hammocks, traditional wooden crockery, dancing bows, arrows and beautiful drums of all sizes.

Musanze Caves

Musanze Caves

Join a guide on an exploration hike of the darkMusanze lava Caves which date back 65m years. Armed with a helmet, headlamp

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Musanze Caves

Join a guide on an exploration hike of the darkMusanze lava Caves which date back 65m years. Armed with a helmet, headlamp and walking-stick, follow your guide through the dark caves with cascading lights from the surface and learn about ancient rock formations, stalactites, lots of Rwandan history dating back centuries to the liberation struggle in 1994 as well as other interesting features and creatures including a resident colony of bats. The walk normally takes about 2hrs and advance booking is advised.

Mountain Gorilla Silver Backs

Mountain Gorilla Silver Backs

As male mountain gorillas mature, the fur on their back turns from black through gray to almost white - much the same way a

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Mountain Gorilla Silver Backs

As male mountain gorillas mature, the fur on their back turns from black through gray to almost white - much the same way a man's hair turns gray but this does not affect the females. it is the origin of the name 'silverback' which signifies a mature mountain gorilla male. At around its onset, the gorilla will have acquired mating rights by wresting a family from an older silverback or bringing together several females and thus now heads a family with several females, some juveniles and some black-backs, quite like a human polygamous family, where he demands exclusive mating rights. He stays in charge until death or when older and weaker is deposed by younger fellows.

Gisenyi

Gisenyi

You may also opt to relax or go out to mix and mingle with local Rwandans and have fun at lunch, drinks and dinner outings. Your

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Gisenyi

You may also opt to relax or go out to mix and mingle with local Rwandans and have fun at lunch, drinks and dinner outings. Your driver will be on standby to suggest interesting places and nice spots but the fresh grilled fish in a traditional setting at ParadisMalahide is not to be missed.

Nyungwe National Park

Nyungwe National Park

Nyungwe rain-forest National Park in southern RWANDA is one of the most beautiful and the largest remaining stretch of montane

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Nyungwe National Park

Nyungwe rain-forest National Park in southern RWANDA is one of the most beautiful and the largest remaining stretch of montane forests in East Africa. It is home to a wide variety of mammals and 13 species of primates including Chimpanzees and large troops of Angola Colobus Monkeys that inhabit her fairytale world of ancient trees, bushes and shrubs species some dating back to the ice ages; all grown over steep and fertile green valleys and ridges surrounded by beautiful tea plantations. Amidst her well maintained hiking trails, guests enjoy regular guided Forest Hikes down to stunning valleys with beautiful waterfalls; Track the semi-habituated family of Chimpanzees at dawn as they de-nest, or track large troops of Black & White Angola Colobus Monkeys in Gisakura or down in the valleys below. Nyungwe is also a bird lovers’ paradise with numerous species including many endemics recorded. A guided Bird Walk from Uwinka will return many species ticked. The adrenaline pumping Nyungwe Canopy Walk, a foot-wide suspension bridge hang over huge pylons across two ridges at 80m above a deep valley’s ground is the only one of its kind in East and Central Africa. With your specialist guide, enjoy stunning views over the forest canopy extending as far as the Virunga volcanoes; and learn about unique canopy species of plants, mammals, birds and butterflies as the bridge sways in the breeze and your heart threatens to pop-out, still amazing anyway. At the adjacent tea plantations, we offer cultural encounters meeting and mingling with local peasant farmers as they harvest tea, an activity they eagerly welcome our guests to participate in as they share their stories. In the evening, you may partake of the tea tasting ceremony offered at Nyungwe Forest Lodge. There is so much to do and love in Nyungwe forest National Park, one of Rwanda’s best kept secrets.

Guided Forest Hike

Guided Forest Hike

Transfer to the park offices for Guided Forest Hike (3hrs ) up and down Nyungwe’s valleys and ridges with a specialist botanist

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Guided Forest Hike

Transfer to the park offices for Guided Forest Hike (3hrs ) up and down Nyungwe’s valleys and ridges with a specialist botanist Guide. At the deep of the valleys, you may encounter beautiful waterfalls and streams as well as birds and different primates. The variety of trees, shrubs and flowers is almost mind boggling and your expert guide cannot stop with the amazing stories, teaching you everything about the forest as well as its trees, flowers, plants, shrubs as well as some of the wildlife. Nyungwe is definitely one of the most beautiful rain forests and one cannot help the fairy tale land feeling.

Colobus Monkeys Tracking

Colobus Monkeys Tracking

Transfer to the park headquarters at Uwinka for your guided Colobus Monkeys Tracking excursion visiting with one the habituated.

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Colobus Monkeys Tracking

Transfer to the park headquarters at Uwinka for your guided Colobus Monkeys Tracking excursion visiting with one the habituated families of Angola Colobus Monkeys in this stunning rainforest; some families can be as large as 400 members!! Whilst the hike up and down the valleys in Nyungwe’s terrain can be challenge, encountering these beautiful monkeys in their natural habitat is an absolute delight. After spending an hour with them with potential for amazing photos, you will hike back to Uwinka base and transfer back to lodge or proceed to your next activity.

For a light weight version, you may enjoy Colobus Monkeys tracking in the Gisakura tea plantation or one of the other tea plantations where you also meet and mingle with the local people; Rwandans are not only absolutely charming, they also have incredible stories of their culture, traditions and customs as well as the war, the pain as well as their country’s incredible and delightful rebirth from the ashes.

Nyanza Royal Palace Museum

Nyanza Royal Palace Museum

Transfer to Nyanza, the pre-colonial capital of the Rwandan kingdom and currently the cultural heart of Rwanda. Tour the Royal Palace

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Nyanza Royal Palace Museum

Transfer to Nyanza, the pre-colonial capital of the Rwandan kingdom and currently the cultural heart of Rwanda. Tour the Royal Palace Museum, steeped in history and tradition dating back over three centuries and recently refurbished, completely of local materials, to its former glory; learn about Rwanda’s pre-colonial history, culture, traditions, kingship and systems of governance; visit the Royal Palace which has been restored, entirely of traditional materials, to its 19th century grandeur.At the adjacent Rwesero hill, the Rwesero Art Museum displays contemporary paintings and sculptures on genocide, unity and brotherhood in a house initially intended as a palace for King Mutara III Rudahigwa, the last King of Rwanda. But never got to see it completed as he died, under mysterious circumstances, just before independence when a routine vaccination went awry. Only his tomb remains, next to that of his queen, Rosalie Gicanda, who was killed during the 1994 genocide!!

Kigali City Tour

Kigali City Tour

Rwanda’s capital since Independence and the economic center for the last 100 now celebrated as the cleanest and best organized city

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Kigali City Tour

Rwanda’s capital since Independence and the economic center for the last 100 now celebrated as the cleanest and best organized city in Africa, Kigali is a beautiful cosmopolitan city of 1m with wide boulevards, world class hotels, restaurants and entertainment spots, government and diplomatic offices as well as an international airport. Tour lower Kigali around Nyabugogo open air market and considered the heart of Kigali’s informal economy (a little crowded) then continue to the Kigali genocide Memorial Center built to commemorate the over one million people who perished during the 100days Rwandan genocide in 1994; although obviously a moving experience, it is nevertheless a part of our recent history and helps put everything else into perspective; very well-designed and organized for its purpose and nobody should feel deterred from visiting. Through pictorial, video and physical displays, you learn about the Rwandan genocide, how it was triggered and executed and the resultant mayhem. In a separate section, you learn about other genocides in the world and contemplate what lessons humanity can learn from these events. Continue past the ‘skyscraper’ city center with her paved, clean and well-maintained boulevards and international hotels, via the Parliament building which still retains gunshot marks from the fighting in 1994 to the new developments around Kimihurura, Kimironko and the Nyarutarama suburb popularly referred to as the Beverly Hills of Kigali and see firsthand Rwanda’s amazing transformation from the ashes; the recovery has been incredible – a true testament to mankind’s resilience in the face of unfathomable odds. If time permits, you may also stop at the Richard Kandt natural-history Museum, The ex-Presidential Palace, the Belgian Memorial as well as Kaplaki crafts center where you can bargain for some very unique Rwanda souvenirs including beautiful and colorful wall hangings made from cow dung. A stop at one of Kigali’s nice local restaurants for lunch where you can mix and mingle with local Rwandans is also a popular activity; you will be amazed how clean, organized, safe and beautiful Kigali is.

Dining Out In Kigali

Dining Out In Kigali

Go out to mix and mingle with Kigali’s local Rwanda crowd on a lunch, drinks or dinner outings. Interesting and popular Kigali

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Dining Out In Kigali

Go out to mix and mingle with Kigali’s local Rwanda crowd on a lunch, drinks or dinner outings. Interesting and popular Kigali hotspots include Bourbon Coffee at MTN Centre in Nyarutarama for high quality specialty coffee and local, high end fast-food), the adjacent Virunga Bar for a taste of Rwandan local drinks in a local setting, Chez Lando Restaurant in the Kimironko area (local choma ranch, drinks and Sports Bar), Kaima (nyamachoma (roast meat) ranch), Wahome’sCarWash Restaurant (Kenyan nyamachoma and sports pub), Republika Lounge (high end local restaurant in the Kimihurura area serving continental dishes with a Rwandan flavor), Sean-John Restaurant (local Rwandan foods, very good), Heaven Restaurant (American restaurant in the heart of Kigali), Zen (a high end Oriental restaurant in the upmarket Nyarutarama area) or the continental and specialty restaurants at Kigali Serena Hotel, Hotel des Mille Collines, Lemigo Hotel, The Manor Hotel and others.

Nyungwe Canopy Walk

Nyungwe Canopy Walk

On arrival at the Uwinka Park offices, you will be met by your specialist park guide for a briefing, then hike down the steep slope to the

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Nyungwe Canopy Walk

On arrival at the Uwinka Park offices, you will be met by your specialist park guide for a briefing, then hike down the steep slope to the beginning of the canopy walkway where you climb the massive pylons by stairs onto the bridge.Elevated across a valley and over the forest canopy (over 70m at the valley’s lowest point), this single file, foot only 200m long swaying bridge, the only one of its kind in east and central Africa, allows you to observe and learn about unique forest canopy features and creatures including flowers, shrubs, insects, monkeys, other small mammals as well as birds and butterflies. From its vantage point on a clear day, one can enjoy splendid and extensive views across most of the forest even to Lake Kivu and the Virunga volcanoes.

Chimpanzee Tracking In Nyungwe National Park

Chimpanzee Tracking In Nyungwe National Park

Arise at dawn with coffee/tea and cookies then at 04.30hrs: transfer to Cyamudongo forest (35kms/1½hrs) with your specialist park/guide

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Chimpanzee Tracking In Nyungwe National Park

Arise at dawn with coffee/tea and cookies then at 04.30hrs: transfer to Cyamudongo forest (35kms/1½hrs) with your specialist park/guide for a morning Chimpanzee Tracking. Our object is to catch the 35member habituated family as they de-nest at day break. Chimpanzee tracking entails hiking in steep and sometimes wet and muddy conditions in the thick vegetation of cyamudongo. Participants are advised to pace themselves and follow the guide’s advice.

Upon sighting the chimpanzees (60% chance), you will spend time observing them as they go about daily life; up in the trees or down on the ground, feeding, or grooming, mating, sparring, trammel beating or just howling and screeching as they do so powerfully.

At the ready, you will hike back to base where your driver/guide will be waiting to transfer you back to lodge. Usually, guests are back around 11.00am for a late breakfast.

Lemigo Hotel

Lemigo Hotel

Lemigo Hotel is 4* property, conveniently located in the Kimihurura barely 5kms.

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Lemigo Hotel

Lemigo Hotel is 4* property, conveniently located in the Kimihurura barely 5kms from Kigali International Airport and 7 mins away from the hustle and bustle of the City Centre. The hotel provides 176 spacious and luxurious guest rooms in a variety of categories; 68 Standard Rooms, 85 Deluxe Rooms, 5 Junior Suites, 5 Executive Suites, 5 Executive Rooms, 2 Presidential Suites and 6 Apartments as well as 10 Conference halls all surrounded by beautiful, serene and green grounds. Room amenities include hot and cold, air conditioning, mini bars, electronic safes, hair-dryer, TV, coffee and tea making facilities, water as well as a spare iron and ironing boards. Other hotel amenities include a spacious Restaurant serving continental and American dishes, an Asian fusion Restaurant serving Indian and Chinese cuisine, a Swimming pool, free WiFi, 24hr Room Service, a Health Club with Spa; Sauna; Gym; Steam bath; Discotheque and full body Massage.

Radisson Blu Kigali

Radisson Blu Kigali, Rwanda

Situated in the new Kigali Convention Center and 7kms/15min equidistant from Kigali International Airport.

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Radisson Blu Kigali

Situated in the new Kigali Convention Center and 7kms/15min equidistant from Kigali International Airport and Kigali City Centre, the iconic Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali comprises 292 air-conditioned rooms with private balconies and excellent views to the bustling city on hills; 209 Standard Rooms, 4 Accessible Rooms, 68 Business Rooms, 5 Junior Suites, 5 Presidential Suites and 1 elegant Diplomatic Suite. Room amenities include satellite TV, minibars, Coffee maker, free WiFi, Flat Iron & Board and a Safety Deposit Box.

Other hotel amenities include a Swimming Pool, Laundry service (at a fee), a Boutique showcasing contemporary African products, a Fitness Centre, the spa by Amani for a relaxing rain mist shower, steam bath and sauna as well as a hair and beauty salon. The Larder, an all-day restaurant, serves continental dishes as well as local Rwandan classics with a modern twist while the Filini restaurant is an authentic Italian fare. The Lounge bar, overlooking the swimming pool, serves handcrafted cocktails, cigars and wine.

Kigali Marriott Hotel

Kigali Marriott Hotel

The 5* Kigali Marriott Hotel is situated in heart of Kigali close to the Central Business District and barely 11 kms

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Kigali Marriott Hotel

The 5* Kigali Marriott Hotel is situated in heart of Kigali close to the Central Business District and barely 11kms from Kigali International Airport. Hotel amenities Deluxe Rooms, Club Rooms and Junior Suites, variety of Dining areas from the main Soko Restaurant, the Soko Terrace, Iriba Bar, the Iriba outdoor dining Terrace, the Cucina specialty Italian restaurant, a Swimming Pool, Pool Side Lounge/Terrace, Fitness Center, Full Service Spa, spacious state of the art Conference Facilities, high speed Wifi, expansive indoor and outdoor venues, Water Purification System and Dry Cleaning. Room amenities include Spacious Bedrooms, Air conditioning, 1 King size Bed or 2 Double size Beds, En-suite Bathroom with shower, Jacuzzi Bath Tub & Hairdryer, beautiful Furnishings, Coffee/Tea making Facilities, Mini Bar, Refrigerator & Ice Maker, in-room Safe, Iron/Ironing Board, TV, In-Room Movies, Power Outlet, Power Converter/Adapter, Telephone, Radio and Voice Mail, Restricted Access, 24hr Room Service, free WiFi, full length windows, and a balcony overlooking the Kigali’s city of hills with her stunning nights.

Kigali Serena Hotel

Kigali Serena Hotel

The Kigali Serena Hotel is a relaxed yet elegant 5* hotel n central Kigali, Rwanda. Built around a polished.

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Kigali Serena Hotel

The Kigali Serena Hotel is a relaxed yet elegant 5* hotel n central Kigali, Rwanda. Built around a polished granite atrium featuring an Executive Lounge and Bar which opens onto a wide sundeck overlooking the newly refurbished Swimming pool, the hotel offers 148 air conditioned guests rooms in a variety of categories; 54 Standard rooms, 25 Deluxe rooms, 37 Superior rooms, 7 Prime rooms, 18 Studio Suites, 6 Executives Suites and 1 Presidential suite. Room amenities include satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. Other hotel amenities include the Milima Restaurant overlooking the pool, the relaxed and a’la carte Sokoni Café, The Maisha Spa & Health Club, an extensive Conference and Events center with a 500-seater auditorium and lavish ballroom, a Business Center, Travel desk, Limo service, a Gift Shop and the very best of Rwandese cultural art. #KigaliSerenaHotel occupies a prime spot on one of Kigali’s most charming boulevards barely 10kms from Kigali International Airport.

Kigali Serena Hotel
Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge

Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge

Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge is 3* bush lodge located in Kinigi at the foothills of Volcanoes National Park.

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Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge

Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge is 3* bush lodge located in Kinigi at the foothills of Volcanoes National Park, home of the rare mountain gorillas and barely 10mins from the park HQs, with breathtaking views of theSabyinyoand the other volcanoes. Constructed entirely of environmentally friendly materials, guest facilities comprise 23 comfortable and self-contained private cottages. Room amenities include a spacious bedroom with a Double Bed or 2x Twin Beds, en-suite bathroom/shower and lavatory, air conditioning (fire place), tea/ coffee making equipment, premium bedding, free Wi-Fi, work/reading Ddsk and TV.Other lodge facilities include a lounge, dining room, bar, a local cultural dancing troupe and local community interactions, Free Wi-Fi, 24hr front desk service.

Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge – BLD
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge is 3½* Bush Lodge situated in Kinigi at the foothills of Volcanoes National Park.

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Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge is 3½* Bush Lodge situated in Kinigi at the foothills of Volcanoes National Park’s Mount Karisimbi, in northern Rwanda. At barely a 10mins drive from the National Park offices where gorilla tracking starts, the lodge’s accommodation facilities comprise 30 spacious and en-suite chalets made from local materials scattered across the beautiful natural grounds. Each chalet comes complete with 1x King size Bed or 2x Twin Beds, a sitting area, fireplace as well as tea/coffee making machine. They are complimented by a spacious dining room with a center-piece hearth and expansive lounge areas from where to enjoy great Rwandan hospitality for which the lodge is renowned.

Sabyinyo Silver Back Lodge

Sabyinyo Silver Back Lodge

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is a 5* bush lodge in Volcanoes National Park.

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Sabyinyo Silver Back Lodge

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is a 5* bush lodge in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda – home of the rare mountain gorillas – barely 3kms/15mins from the Park HQs where gorilla tracking begins. Guest accommodation comprise 6 standard Cottages, 2 suites and 1 family Cottage all en-suite with a spacious bedroom, dressing room, a sitting area with fireplace, an en-suite bathroom bath, shower, double basins, flush loo, hot and cold running water, a telephone link to the Reception desk and a private veranda. The main building comprises a Restaurant/Dining room, a Bar, Fireplaces and an outside deck for al-fresco drinks and meals during warm weather. Built and operated by Governors’ Camps but owned by the SACOLA Community Trust which uses rentals and community fees from the lodge to drive socio-economic and conservation initiatives in the communities adjacent to the National Park her other lodge facilities include a crafts shop and complimentary laundry service.

Sabyinyo Silver Back Lodge
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

The Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel is a five star accommodation situatedin the Kinigiarea.

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Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

The Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel is a five star accommodation situatedin the Kinigiarea close Volcanoes National Park, home of the mountain gorillas in northern Rwanda. Guest accommodation comprises 11 Double/Twins, a2b/rm Family Cottage and a VIP cottage. Room amenities include air conditioning, en-suite bathroom facilities, a TV, fridge and tea making facilities. Other resort amenities include a restaurant, swimming pool, a traditional sauna, steam bath and beautiful views to the volcanoes and rolling hills around.

Nyungwe House

Nyungwe House By One & Only Resorts

The 5* and ultra-luxurious NyungweHouse is situated on high ground in a tea plantation right.

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Nyungwe House

The 5* and ultra-luxurious NyungweHouse is situated on high ground in a tea plantation right next to Nyungwe forest National Park, southern Rwanda effortlessly rhyming with her natural surroundings of tea estates and ancient rain forest. Guest accommodation comprises twenty two luxury rooms and two presidential suites in seven wooden villas. All rooms are super spacious and beautifully decorated with traditional fare. Room amenities include a King size Bed or 2x Twin Beds, en-suite bathrooms, hair dryers, air conditioning, mini-bar, coffee/tea making machine, WiFi, a fire place, digital TV, in-room safe, international telephone and a private verandah overlooking the forest canopy. Other lodge amenities include a main building housing a luxurious dining restaurant around an open fire hearth, private dining terrace, bar, tea lounge and a boutique store as well as a heated infinity pool overlooking the forest, a poolside boma, treatment rooms, a Jacuzzi pool, fitness center with treadmill, cycle and free weights and conference facilities for 16, laundry service and free WiFi in main areas. All within a short distance from Uwinka the park HQs where all the amazing activities in this rain forest begin. Some specials from the lodge include the Isumo waterfall hike (5kms/4½hrs) and tea factory tours to witness the crop-to-cup tea process from withering, cutting, tearing and curling, fermentation, drying, sorting, storing and packing.

Ruzizi Tented Lodge

Ruzizi Tented Lodge

Ruzizi Tented Camp is nestled on the shores of Lake Ihema in Akagera National Prk, Rwanda’s big game.

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Ruzizi Tented Lodge

Ruzizi Tented Camp is nestled on the shores of Lake Ihema in Akagera National Prk, Rwanda’s big game country and home of the African Big-5. Guest accommodation comprises 09 safari tents lined along the lake shore. Tent amenities include an en-suite bathroom with hot and cold running water, either 1x Queen Size Bed or 2xtwin Beds, a dressing area and with a small patio at the front and accessible by wooden boardwalks. Tucked among swaying palms and fruiting fig trees, the tents spaced way apart to afford maximum privacy. Other lodge amenities include a thatched reception and dining area, a boardwalk, and a large deck with a fireplace under a shady fig tree overlooking Lake Ihema and Solar power.Accommodating a maximum of 20 guests, Ihemais a quiet an intimate retreat and the perfect base to experience Akagera, one of the most scenic Savannah parks in Africa.

The Best Of Rwanda

The Best Of Rwanda

From $864 Per person sharing Double/Twin Room

11 Days
Gorilla Tracking Rwanda

Gorilla Tracking Rwanda

From $2.750,00 /Per Person

4 Days

How to get there:

Kigali International Airport is the principal gateway to Rwanda. Many international air carriers fly into the airport including the national carrier Rwandair, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, South African Airways, SN Brussels and others. There are land border crossings from Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and DR Congo too.

VISA Requirements

All non-Rwandan Foreign Non-Residents, except the nationals of a few exempted countries, require a visa to enter Rwanda. Nationals of Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Hong Kong, Kenya, Mauritius, Philippines, Tanzania, Uganda andSingapore are allowed to enter Rwanda without a visa for a period not exceeding 90 days.

Kindly note that some countries’ nationals who were previously exempted from paying Visa Fees are no longer exempted and are now required to pay for Visa Fees however they are allowed to obtain visa upon arrival at Kigali International Airport - affected countries include: Australia, Germany, Israel, New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA).

Nationals of all African countries not exempt from visa fees shall continue to obtain visa at all points of entry (Kigali International Airport and all border entry points).

All other persons are advised to obtain a Visa from the Rwandan Embassy/High Commission nearest to them before commencing their journey to Rwanda.

Where there is no Rwandan Embassy/High Commissionin their vicinity persons are allowed to apply online at https://www.migration.gov.rw/online_visa/for a special pre-entry facilitation letter. Applicants are required to attach an invitation letter from the persons hosting them while in Rwanda addressed to the Director General, department of immigration. We are the ones that normally write such a letter for guests who need visas.Persons know their application was successful when upon their online submission they receive on their supplied email address a tracking number by which they can make follow up.

They then wait for a Visa Acceptance Letter from the Director General, Rwanda Department of Immigration which they use as the official travel document to Rwanda. This normally takes no more than four working days.Upon arrival at the designated port of entry, visitorspresent their Visa Acceptance Letter, pay the due visa fees and the Visa stamp embossed on their passports.Visas are otherwise not automatically issued at any port of entry unless authorized in advance as above. The Department of Immigration has made this very clear.

NB: As from 01 Jan. 2018 and for most countries’ nationals, it shall no longer be necessary to apply and get authorization for a Rwanda Visa in advance. Do however always reconfirm with your Travel Agent or visit https://www.migration.gov.rw/index.php?id=13for the specific requirements about your nationality. @SafariDMC is unable to accept responsibility for denied entry to your destination emanating from wrong travel documents.

Health Requirements:

A Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is a mandatory requirement fo entrance into Rwanda. Anti-Malarial Prophylactics are recommended not mandatory – please consult your physician.