Rwanda — Land of a Thousand Hills

Wildlife
Mountain gorillas & golden monkeys
Getting There
Fly into Kigali (KGL)
Climate
Mild, green highlands
From
USD $5,100 per person

Discover Rwanda


Rwanda is a land of dramatic green hills, volcanic peaks and extraordinary primates. Its crowning experience is tracking mountain gorillas through the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park — one of wildlife travel’s most profound encounters.

Beyond the gorillas, Rwanda offers Big Five game drives in Akagera, chimpanzee trekking, and serene days on the shores of Lake Kivu. Compact, safe and welcoming, it packs remarkable diversity into a small, beautiful country.


Weather Through the Year

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Bar height = monthly rainfall (mm) · gold = best time to visit (driest) · number on top = avg high (°C / °F)

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When to visit Rwanda

The dry seasons — June to September and December to February — offer the easiest gorilla trekking, with firmer trails and clearer skies. The wetter months bring lush scenery and fewer visitors.

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