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Rwanda is a captivating country located in the heart of East Africa, on the Great Rift Valley fault line. Known as the 'Land of a Thousand Hills', it combines the misty volcanoes of the Virunga mountain range, the dense rainforest of Nyungwe, the Big Five-filled savannah at Akagera and the serene waters of Lake Kivu. After its exemplary process of reconciliation and development, Rwanda has established itself as one of the cleanest, safest and pioneering destinations in ecotourism and conservation on the planet.
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Rwanda is a captivating country located in the heart of East Africa, on the Great Rift Valley fault line. Known as the 'Land of a Thousand Hills', it combines the misty volcanoes of the Virunga mountain range, the dense rainforest of Nyungwe, the Big Five-filled savannah at Akagera and the serene waters of Lake Kivu. After its exemplary process of reconciliation and development, Rwanda has established itself as one of the cleanest, safest and pioneering destinations in ecotourism and conservation on the planet.
The Land of a Thousand Hills, home of the mythical mountain gorilla, ancient cloud forests, wild savannahs and an inspiring story of rebirth.
Mountain gorilla trekking in the misty volcanoes of Volcanoes National Park
The Canopy Walkway and chimpanzees in Nyungwe National Park
'Big Five' Safari in the Hills and Lakes of Akagera National Park
The calm shores, islands and golden sunsets on Lake Kivu (Gisenyi and Kibuye)
Kigali, one of the cleanest, safest and most avant-garde capitals in Africa
The Nyanza Royal Palace Museum and the ancient Inyambo sacred royal cows
Rwanda is a captivating country located in the heart of East Africa, on the Great Rift Valley fault line. Known as the 'Land of a Thousand Hills', it combines the misty volcanoes of the Virunga mountain range, the dense rainforest of Nyungwe, the Big Five-filled savannah at Akagera and the serene waters of Lake Kivu. After its exemplary process of reconciliation and development, Rwanda has established itself as one of the cleanest, safest and pioneering destinations in ecotourism and conservation on the planet.
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View full guideThe official permit for mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park has a cost set by the government to finance community conservation. Since the number of daily visitors per gorilla family is strictly limited to 8 people, it is essential to book permits several months or even a year in advance through the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) or an authorized agency.
Rwanda prohibits the entry and use of non-biodegradable plastic bags by law; Luggage is thoroughly inspected at customs at Kigali airport and bags are confiscated. Likewise, on the last Saturday of each month in the morning 'Umuganda' is celebrated, a community civic day of cleaning and public works where traffic and businesses stop until noon.
The official currency is the Rwanda Franc (RWF). Payment by 'Mobile Money' (MTN or Airtel) and bank card is widespread in hotels, cafes and shops in Kigali. However, to travel to rural areas, pay tips to guides and park trackers or buy crafts in local markets, it is essential to always carry cash in Rwandan francs.
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