Tours to Rwanda
Rwanda is poetically called the "Country of a Thousand Hills" because most of the territory of this small African republic is occupied by highlands covered with tropical thickets. Rwanda is a striking country of contrasts, because it is home to the Pygmies and Tutsi - the shortest and tallest African peoples, the highlands give way to plateaus, and the green hills give way to fertile valleys.
Rwanda is extremely attractive for tourism, as it is located in the central part of the continent and has a comfortable subequatorial climate, as well as magnificent National Parks, good service and a high level of security. The capital of the country - the city of Kigali has an international airport and a population of 1 million people.
A country with a rapidly growing economy is focused on sustainable development of the tourism business, there is something to see and choose from, and our company will be happy to organize exclusive tours for you around exotic, colorful and amazing Rwanda!
Rwanda Vacation
Lake Kivu is a wonderful place for a beach holiday with long sandy beaches, a smooth decrease in the depth of the coastline and a well-developed resort infrastructure. On its shores, among the stunning African nature, there are three resort towns with a network of hotels and historic mansions. For tourists who have chosen Kivu, we recommend going on a boat trip to the Napoleon Islands, where massive colonies of bats live, kayaking, canoeing or windsurfing, as well as driving a car along unusual local settlements. This is the only lake in Africa where there are no crocodiles, so on its shores you can calmly indulge in meditative relaxation and enjoy the fragrance of nature and its bounty.
Akagera National Park is very popular among tourists, which is located in the north-east of the country and covers an area of 1200 km. m. An excursion to the park clearly introduces tourists to the African savannah, which is inhabited by elephants, water buffalos and hippos, giraffes, zebras and crocodiles, spotted hyenas, many species of antelope and a collection of colorful birds. The territory of the park is rich in rivers, swamps and lakes, but due to the fact that Akagera is located at a low altitude above sea level, its visit is very comfortable for people with any physical fitness.
Another "pearl" of Rwanda is the Volcanoes National Park, located high in the mountains (1700 m - 4600 m) in the heart of Central Africa, the area of the park is 125 square meters. There is much to admire here: five extinct volcanoes, thickets of ancient tropical forest and all this splendor is surrounded by a fantastic foggy veil. But the main thing that tourists from all over the world flock here for is the gorillas, of which there are several hundred left on the planet. Other primates are also found in the park, including golden monkeys, which are rare in Africa. Trekking through the park as you climb the mountains impresses with a bright change of ecosystems: evergreen and bamboo forests spread out in tiers, open wet meadows, swamps and wastelands are found. Nyungwe National Park is located in the southwest of the country and is an example of virgin nature and the best preserved mountain tropical forest in Central Africa. The park covers an area of about 970 square meters. m and includes several large-scale biogeographic zones, so there is an innumerable species diversity of flora and fauna, many endemics and preserved populations of endangered animal species.
One of the local excursion highlights is a walk along the unique suspension bridges that offer breathtaking views of the Congo and Nile rivers.
Tourists can get their fill of national color by participating in impromptu concerts with songs and dances of local residents or a trip to the healers living in the village of Ibi'Iwasu in the northern part of Rwanda.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the exhibits of the National Museum of Rwanda and the Museum of Ancient History, the Ruesero Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum in Kigali and be sure to visit the authentic Royal Palace in Nyanza.
Popular Souvenirs from Central Africa
The most notable decorative and applied art is the weaving of household items from straw, you can also buy excellent crafts from ebony, local craftsmen are happy to make figurines based on tourists' drawings. Exclusive gifts from Rwanda will be trekking poles decorated with wood carving, masks and bright fabrics. From trips around the republic, you will definitely want to bring ceramic dishes, canvases by Rwandan artists and elite varieties of coffee and tea.
Authentic cuisine of Rwanda
The national cuisine of Rwanda has essentially not been subject to external influence and the main gastronomic assortment has retained its authenticity and local unique notes. Restaurants serve grilled fish and poultry, as well as goat meat fried over an open fire, with spicy fried potatoes or baked bananas as a side dish.
In the capital, tourists can enjoy restaurants serving local, Eastern and European cuisine. For a full immersion in the Rwandan flavor, visit the "melange" restaurants, where they serve "buffets" with variations of potato, legume and rice dishes, bananas, cassava and vegetables; fish and meat dishes are less common here than in regular food outlets.
Useful information
- The country's hotel network is well developed in the capital and in the cities near Lake Kivu; the types of accommodation in the National Parks are lodges and campsites.
- The country's transport infrastructure is in the development stage; tourists are offered to travel by ato and motorcycle taxi; car and minibus rentals are available.
- The national currency is the Rwandan franc (RWF), guests of Rwanda are advised to exchange currency at the National Bank of the country and licensed exchange offices.
- The official languages of the republic are French, English and Rwanda. Most of the religious population of Rwanda professes Catholicism.
- In Rwanda, you will find stunning National Parks, a huge number of wild animal species and European level of service. The country will definitely impress you and captivate you forever with its unique and unlike any other originality.
