RWANDA

BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN RWANDA

Highlight:

• Volcanoes National Park (Northwest Rwanda)
• Akagera National Park (Eastern Rwanda)
• Nyungwe Forest National Park (Southwest Rwanda)
• Gishwati-Mukura National Park (Western Rwanda)
• Kigali Genocide Memorial (Kigali)
• Lake Kivu (Western Rwanda)

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Detail:

Volcanoes National Park (Northwest Rwanda)

• Gorilla Trekking
  • Ticket: $1,500 (non-residents); $500 (foreign residents); $200 (Rwandan citizens)
  • Activities: Embark on a guided trek to observe endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Treks vary in difficulty and can last several hours.
• Golden Monkey Tracking
  • Ticket: $100 (non-residents); $65 (foreign residents); $65 (Rwandan/EAC citizens)
  • Activities: Track and observe the playful golden monkeys in the bamboo forests.
• Mount Bisoke Hike
  • Ticket: $75 (foreigners); $60 (foreign residents); $55 (Rwandan/EAC citizens)
  • Activities: Day hike to the crater lake atop Mount Bisoke, offering panoramic views.
• Dian Fossey Tomb Hike
  • Ticket: $75 (foreigners); $60 (foreign residents); $55 (Rwandan/EAC citizens)
  • Activities: Hike to the tomb of primatologist Dian Fossey and learn about her conservation efforts. ​

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Akagera National Park (Eastern Rwanda)

• Park Entry
  • Ticket: $50 (non-residents); $35 (foreign residents); $7.50 (Rwandan/EAC citizens)
  • Activities: Explore Rwanda’s savannah ecosystem, home to the Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo.
• Game Drives
  • Ticket: Included with park entry; guided drives may incur additional fees
  • Activities: Morning and evening drives to spot diverse wildlife in their natural habitats.​
• Boat Safari on Lake Ihema
  • Ticket: $40 per person
  • Activities: Observe hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species during a scenic boat ride.
• Night Game Drive
  • Ticket: $40 per person
  • Activities: Experience nocturnal wildlife, including leopards and hyenas, under the guidance of expert rangers.

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Nyungwe Forest National Park (Southwest Rwanda)

• Chimpanzee Trekking
  • Ticket: $90 (non-residents); $60 (foreign residents); $10 (Rwandan/EAC citizens)
  • Activities: Track and observe chimpanzees in one of Africa’s oldest rainforests. ​
• Canopy Walk
  • Ticket: $60 per person
  • Activities: Walk along a 70-meter-high suspension bridge offering breathtaking views of the forest canopy. ​
• Colobus Monkey Trekking
  • Ticket: $60 per person
  • Activities: Observe large troops of Ruwenzori colobus monkeys in their natural environment. ​

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Gishwati-Mukura National Park (Western Rwanda)

• Chimpanzee Trekking
  • Ticket: $100 per person
  • Activities: Track chimpanzees through a recovering forest ecosystem.
• Forest Nature Walk
  • Ticket: $40 per person
  • Activities: Guided walks to explore the park’s diverse flora and fauna.
• Bird Watching
  • Ticket: $30 per person
  • Activities: Spot various bird species, including endemics and migratory birds.

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Kigali Genocide Memorial (Kigali)

• Entry
  • Ticket: Free (donations appreciated)
  • Activities: Learn about the 1994 genocide through exhibits, survivor testimonies, and memorial gardens.

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Lake Kivu (Western Rwanda)

• Activities:
  • Boat Tours: Explore the lake’s islands and enjoy scenic views.
  • Water Sports: Engage in kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming.
  • Relaxation: Unwind on the sandy beaches and enjoy local cuisine at lakeside resorts.​

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Nyamata Genocide Memorial (Nyamata)

• Entry
  • Ticket: Free (donations appreciated)
  • Activities: Visit the former church where thousands were killed during the genocide; view preserved clothing and personal items of victims.