There are several reasons why you should consider visiting Rwanda on vacation. Rwanda, despite its tiny size, is an essential African vacation destination due to its animal richness, culture, and natural beauty. Rwanda is well-known as the land of a thousand hills, blessed with gorgeous savanna, volcanoes, forests, and wildlife-filled parks that provide for an unforgettable trip experience. Rwanda had a dreadful genocide in 1994, but the country has since restored its peace and has grown significantly in the previous two decades, making it a popular tourist destination for anybody visiting Africa. The following are some of the reasons why you should visit Rwanda on your next African vacation:
Travel Simplicity
Rwanda has its own airline, Rwanda Air, which travels to and from most nations. As a result, getting to Rwanda and its attractions is simple. The country’s road networks are also strong, so travellers will need a few days to complete a Rwanda Safari tour. The country’s attractions are also close together, making it simple to travel from one location to another.
Tour of Kigali City
Kigali is considered Africa’s most attractive, safest, and cleanest city. A tour to Kigali will have you wishing for more time. Kigali has been rapidly expanding in recent years, and it is certainly worth visiting to experience all it has to offer. It depicts Rwanda’s history as well as its current status. Kigali genocide memorial centre, Inema Arts Centre, Kandt House Museum, Camp Kigali Monument, and marketplaces like Caplaki Crafts Village, Nyamirambo women’s Centre are among the sites to see on a Kigali city tour.
Arts & Crafts in Rwanda
With Rwandans’ rich culture and ingenuity, arts and crafts centres have been established to showcase what Rwanda has to offer. Local and foreign artists have both had their work showcased in these centres. When you visit Rwanda, you will be able to see and enjoy the amazing works of artists, as well as purchase souvenirs to take home as a reminder of your stay. Imigongo, Inema Arts Centre, Ivuka Arts, Rwanda Arts Initiative, and others are among the arts centres.
Mountain Gorilla trekking
Rwanda is one of just three nations in the world where endangered mountain gorillas may be found, the other two being Uganda and Congo. Gorilla trekking is the most popular activity in Rwanda, attracting tourists from all over the world. Gorilla trekking is available all year in Volcanoes National Park for a gorilla permit price of USD 1500 for one hour with gorillas in their natural environment.
Amazing Wildlife Encounters
Rwanda’s parks are teeming with animals. A variety of animals and birds may be found in Akagera and Nyungwe Forest National Parks. Chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, antelopes, leopards, giraffes, spotted hyenas, and many more creatures live here. Rwenzori Turaco and other bird species are among those found. These animals can also be observed on game drives in Akagera National Park‘s Savannah Park or on forest hikes in Nyungwe Forest National Park in southwestern Rwanda.
Amazing Primates
Rwanda is home to a variety of primates, including the endangered golden monkeys and our closest cousins, the chimpanzees. Seeing these magnificent primates in the wild is unforgettable. Chimpanzees may be seen in Nyungwe Forest National Park, while golden monkeys can be seen at Volcanoes National Park. Colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, and olive baboons are among the other primates encountered.
Rwanda’s Inspired History
According to the History of Rwanda, in early 1994, Rwanda had a genocide that left many people dead and others badly affected by the mass atrocities. Rwanda has since restored its peace and established a number of memorial sites to demonstrate and educate people about the risks of such crimes, as well as to encourage peace. As a result, visiting Rwanda allows people to learn about the country’s past as well as its present. Kigali genocide memorial, Murambi genocide memorial, Ntarama genocide memorial, and Nyamata memorial church are among the genocide memorials.
Discover the Rich Culture
Rwanda’s rich culture consists of only three tribes, including the minority Hutu, Tutsu, and Batwa, who all speak the same language, Kinyarwanda. When you visit Rwanda, you may engage in and experience the culture through dance, drama, music, and relationships with the locals. The Rwandese are a kind and cheerful people who are always prepared to help. Visitors may purchase goods and products representing Rwandan culture from the numerous marketplaces, as well as attend dance performances by cultural organisations.
Beautiful scenery
Rwanda boasts stunning beauty, including volcanic landscapes, mountains, and bodies of water, as well as lush woods. Rwanda is renowned as the “Land of a Thousand Hills” because of its various ranges and hills that give breathtaking views of Mount Sabinyo, Karisimbi, Nyiragongo, Gahinga, and Bisoke, as well as lakes such as Kivu, Ruhondo, and Burera. National parks, such as Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park, and Nyungwe National Park, are also fantastic sites to see beautiful landscapes.
Canopy Hikes
Rwanda is East Africa’s unique canopy experience. The canopy walks are exclusively available in Nyungwe Forest National Park, and they have drawn a large number of people. Visitors may see the entire park from the stroll, including the spectacular fauna, plant life, and birds in the forest. The canopy path is one of three in Africa and is around 50 metres above the ground. The route to the start point of the canopy walk provides guests with a sense of nature, and if they are lucky, they may encounter some creatures, such as monkeys.
